About
Flutist, Scholar, & Teaching Artist
Darbi Lamrani is an flutist, music scholar, and teaching artist in Southwest Florida. She studied flute performance at the University of Florida (Bachelor of Arts) and Baylor University (Master of Music). Currently, she is a doctoral candidate for the PhD in Music and Flute from the University of South Florida. Her current research interests include the music of the Imazighen (indigenous peoples of North Africa), global music-making, and multi-philosophical approaches to music education. She is also an active freelance musician, performing with The Naples Players Orchestra and in chamber music ensembles across Southwest Florida. She maintains a private studio of school-age and adult flute students, and teaches music at Florida Southwestern State College, The Canterbury School, and The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.
Global Musician
In August 2025, Darbi performed and participated in the Silk Road Ensemble's Global Musician Workshop. Hosted at the Zhejiang Conservatory in Hangzhou, China, musicians from around the globe gathered together to trade melodies and exchange cultural ideas surrounding music making and musicianship.
Flutistry
Darbi has performed on stages across Southwest Florida and the world. Performance locations include Fort Myers, Naples, Sarasota (Florida), Austin (Texas), Arcidosso (Italy), Binetto (Italy), Hangzhou (China), and Paris (France).
Take a peak into a rehearsal session during the Silk Road Ensemble's Global Musician Workshop, featuring Darbi and colleagues.
Scholarship & Research
Professor of Music
Multi-Philosophical Music Education
Scholarly Activities
Darbi is currently a Professor of Music at Florida Southwestern State College. Her teaching philosophy centers around hands-on student learning activities.
Scholarly Activities
Multi-Philosophical Music Education
Scholarly Activities
As a doctoral candidate, Darbi is currently writing a dissertation about how global music making practices increase and promote inclusivity in music education. Her study participants include members of AZA band, a Moroccan-Amazigh fusion band in Santa Cruz, California.
Multi-Philosophical Music Education
Multi-Philosophical Music Education
Multi-Philosophical Music Education
Darbi's scholarship and research also centers around a multi-philosophical approach to music education. This approach considers global philosophies of music making.
Professional Engagement
Multi-Philosophical Music Education
Multi-Philosophical Music Education
As of October 2025, Darbi is the chair of the National Flute Association's global flutes committee. In previous years, Darbi has brought along flute students to attend conventions together. She's also been invited to speak at the Florida Flute Association Convention in Orlando and the Suncoast Symposium in Tampa.
Performance
Holiday Events
Community & Solo Performance
Holiday Events
Christmas
Pit Orchestras
Community & Solo Performance
Holiday Events
In the pit with The Naples Players Orchestra and the summer 2025 performances of Sweeney Todd
Church Music
Community & Solo Performance
Community & Solo Performance
Performing sacred music at the American Church of Paris in Paris, France
Community & Solo Performance
Community & Solo Performance
Community & Solo Performance
On stage performing solo music for a community event