Pyper Paddock
KSU Student Intern
"I have been doing choir, band, and theatre for my entire life. I was one of the original Flint Hills Children Choirs members and stayed until Summer of 2022. Going to Scotland with FHCC is one of my favorite memories! I graduated from Wamego High School and am now entering my 3rd year at K-State as a Music Education Major. While in college, I have studied voice under Dr. Patricia Thompson and performed in multiple recitals. I have also competed at the Southwest Regional National Association of Teachers of Singing competition. I have taught at the Columbian Theater as the Children's Theatre Program's Music Director for multiple seasons. I am so excited to be back with Flint Hills, but this time furthering my education as an intern instead of a singer!"
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Natalie Denton
KSU Student Intern
​Natalie Denton is a sophomore Music Education major and a part-time staff member at Manning Music. Before coming to K-State, Natalie gained experience in Emporia working for the First United Methodist Church, Camp Alexander, and the Children’s Choir. She was also a 4-Year KMEA All-State Choir singer and a KCDA Jazz Choir singer.
At KSU, Natalie is a member of ACDA and the secretary of NAfME. She also has been a part of ensembles such as Concert Choir, Collegiate Chorale, Collegium Musicum, Opera Workshop, and WildCatz Orchestra. She studies voice with Dr. Amy Rosine and the piano with Dr. Slawomir Dobrzanski.
Alongside the other treble intern, Pyper Paddock, Natalie lives at Smurthwaite Scholarship and Leadership House. She has held the positions of Alumni Chair, New Member Coordinator, and Floor President in the house.
In the future, with her degree and work experience, Natalie looks forward to a career as a high school choir teacher and running her own private lesson studio.
