Meet our musicians: Alicia Rasmussen…

Alicia Rasmussen

Instrument(s): Flute, Piccolo, Alto and Bass Flute

First performance with the band: May 7, 2006

What I like most about playing: I've always said that music meets you where you are; it is a journey. Music makes my heart happy.

My favorite musical memory: Playing w/ the American Metropole Orchestra with guest artist Micky Dolenz. They made an album of the show. "Micky Dolenz, OUT OF NOWHERE"

A fun fact about myself: My first crush was Tiny Tim... I did get to meet him and have a signed autograph to 'Miss Alicia"

Three words I would use to describe Salem Symphonic Winds: Innovative, Challenging, Rewarding

Short Bio: I grew up in a small coastal town in Oregon, where I started playing flute in 5th grade. After my high school graduation, I put my flute away. 30 years later, I decided it was time to start playing again. Now... I'm on my musical journey.

Excerpt from Symphony No. 4. Bookmarks from Japan, Movement V. Evening Snow at Kabara “Light is the Touch” by Julie Giroux. Performance by Salem Concert Band, Alicia Rasmussen - Alto Flute.