Episode #52: Eftihia Arkoudis
Hello and welcome back to the Dominic Brancazio Podcast, where we talk about all things classical music! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Eftihia Arkoudis. Eftihia leads a multi-faceted career as a flute performer, teacher, and arts entrepreneur. As the Director of West Virginia University’s Community Music Program and Music Business & Entrepreneurship faculty member at the University of Florida, Eftihia is a leader passionate for arts advocacy, community-building, and empowering the next generation of musicians.
Today’s episode showcases Eftihia’s role as the Director of the Community Music Program and we do a deep dive into how the program can make an impact on a person’s education. We talk about Eftihia’s background coming from Greece to the United States, how she got involved with the Community Music Program at WVU, and talk about all of the responsibilities she has director of the program. In addition to these topics, we also cover how students can sign up for the Community Music Program, discuss the importance of having a well rounded education, talk about how to maintain balance in life with a busy schedule, and go over the benefits of having great teachers and mentors in your musical endeavors.
If you want to learn more about Eftihia or her work, please check out the links in the description below. I loved getting the chance to talk to Eftihia in this episode! When I first met her, I couldn’t believe how much she did as the director for the Community Music Program and I think it would be beneficial for people to hear an example of someone who goes above and beyond for the arts. This talk was really inspiring to listen to and I hope you all get as much out of it as I did. It is also really meaningful for me to be a teacher in the Community Music Program. I love its core mission of fostering a love of music for the individuals in Morgantown, WV, and making a high-quality music education accessible to everyone. If you are interested in learning more about the program or how to sign up, the links in the description below will provide all the details you need to know.
This episode is the last one of the year, so for everyone who has being tuning in up until now, I want to thank you so much for your time and support. I have had the great fortune throughout my career to cross paths with so many wonderful artists, mentors, and friends. It has been really fun showcasing their stories with you all and I hope hearing their perspectives can help you along your own musical journey. I believe the more we share our experiences with each other, the easier it will be for us all to move forward with our own endeavors and progress in our goals. I think this episode is a great way to end off the year and I hope you all have a great time listening. Thank you all and now please enjoy the show.
To learn more about Eftihia:
https://www.eftihiavarkoudisflute.com
To learn more about West Virginia University's Community Music Program:
-General Information: https://www.music.wvu.edu/cmp
-Registration: https://www.music.wvu.edu/cmp/registration
-Faculty: https://www.music.wvu.edu/cmp/faculty-staff
-Payment policies: https://www.music.wvu.edu/cmp/tuition-payment-policies
-Contact: https://www.music.wvu.edu/cmp/contact-us
If you would like the "4 Ways to Prevent Burnout" handout mentioned in the episode, please contact Eftihia through the following link:
https://www.music.wvu.edu/cmp/contact-us