Kimberly McCoul Risinger

Kimberly McCoul Risinger is principal flutist of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. In addition, she performs with the Linden Flute and Guitar Duo, the Sonneries Woodwind Quintet, and the Chicago Jazz Orchestra.

Risinger has given solo performances in many of New York City's major concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and Merkin Recital Hall. An advocate for contemporary music, she has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada, often presenting world premieres of works written for and dedicated to her.

Risinger's two solo CDs, Songs of My Nights: The Flute Music of David Maslanka and Sonata Fantasy: Contemporary American Pieces for Flute and Piano, are available on the CD Baby and Albany Records labels.

Risinger is Professor of Flute at Illinois State University.