News/Media Kira Omelchenko invited to present research at the IAFOR International Conference on Arts and Humanities in Hawaii (IICAH2022), Jan 2022. Article contribution in Sigma Alpha Iota Panpipes Journal (Fall 2019) Feature on the Wilfrid Laurier Laurier Research annual Report (Aug 2021): Youtube Link to Laurier Faculty Research Interview Segment: Interview with Vidin Radio Station (Bulgaria) about upcoming concert with the Vidin State Philharmonic Orchestra and with Portuguese piano soloist, Bernardo Santos. Bulgaria, May 2018. Article on mentorship with Knox College music student, Jan 2018. “Transforming Lives” Cameo by FSC Admissions, Aug 2017 “Dr. Omelchenko recovers an original American Opera’s Overture.” Vertext, FSC Faculty Accomplishments Publication, cover and inside story, Fall 2016 “Summer String Orchestra Camp a Hit!” Article Released July 2015. “FSC professor Kira Omelchenko achieves her dreams, inspires student to do the same” Article release Dec 28, 2015. “Chamber Orchestra Performs for Community” Article on FSC website on the FSC Chamber Orchestra’s performance at FOA (Florida Orchestra Association) conference Oct 29, 2015. Article released Nov 2015. “Like La Périchole, Students Venture into the Unknown.” Article on FSC website about Opera Production and Orchestra performance of “La Perichole” March 2015 “Kira Omelchenko: A Calling to Conduct.” Art-i-facts Magazine (Polk County, Lakeland, FL). Article on page 12. “Music Conductor Omelchenko an Inspiring Addition to FSC’s Finest Professors.” “University of Tampa Offers Notable Opportunity” The Tampa Tribune, September 8, 2012 “Community Orchestra Gains Note” The University of Tampa Public Information, October 11, 2012 “UT Students take Note of Cuban, Mexican and German Musicians” The University of Tampa Public Information Article, November 7, 2012 “University of Tampa Community Orchestra Debuts” The Tampa Tribune, October 17, 2012 “Cross-campus Collaboration Merges Film and Music” The University of Tampa Public Information Article, October 22, 2013 “Brandon Woman Opens UT Orchestra to Community”The Tampa Tribune, The Brandon News, February 26, 2013