Angela Kinney McBrearty was appointed assistant professor of flute at Houghton in 2008. Dr. McBrearty also holds the position of instructor of flute at 171 Cedar Arts center in Corning, NY, where she holds a large flute studio. She also is instructor of flute at the Csehy Summer School of Music. Through 171, McBrearty began the Crystal City Flute Choir, which is now in its seventh season.

Prior to joining the faculty at Houghton University, McBrearty was assistant professor of flute and music education at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania. In this position she served as supervisor of student teachers as well as taught classes in instrumental music education, flute choir, and curriculum development to graduate students. While at Mansfield, McBrearty began the Flutissimo flute event for high school students. This event was a masterclass and flute choir performance by all in attendance. This annual event grew to over 100 students in attendance that performed with the Mansfield University Flute Choir. McBrearty was also adjunct professor of winds at Alfred University. Previously she was an instrumental music in Roscoe, NY and in Newfield, NY, where she taught high school band and choir.

McBrearty received her DMA in music education from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. Her dissertation addressed flute pedagogy as it pertains to the beginner flute. Previously she earned her MM in flute performance from Binghamton University and an undergraduate degree in music education from Houghton College. Flute teachers have included Bonita Boyd, Anne Harrow, Georgetta Maiolo, and Lois Wilt. She has also performed for Thomas Nyfenger.