Raymond DeMattia’s passion for music was a driving force in his life and career. His grandfather, well-known educator, international band director and flutist Enea Trovarelli, began teaching him to play the flute early in his childhood. With the mentorship of top flutists in the Cleveland Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic, Raymond continued to study and play the instrument throughout his life. After receiving a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University in 1949 and a master’s degree from Columbia University, Raymond chose to shift his focus from performing to teaching. He received a...