Miranda DeBretto
Miranda is an Arts Integration Specialist (AIS) and flutist in Tucson, AZ. Originally from Negaunee, Michigan, Miranda received her bachelor’s degree in Music Education and Flute Performance from Illinois State University. She then went on to earn her Master of Music degree from the University of Arizona, where she was a member of the Fred Fox Graduate Wind Quintet. Miranda’s teaching experiences span Michigan, Illinois, and Arizona, and she has participated in music festivals and tours across the United State and United Kingdom. She is currently the principal flutist of the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra. As an AIS, Miranda feels privileged to serve in a role that encourages children to think creatively about the world around them. Her time as part of Opening Minds through the Arts (OMA) family has only solidified her belief that the arts are an essential, invaluable part of life and education. Thanks for joining us, Miranda.