Boston Flute Academy Presents PROJECT Trio In Concert

July 15, 2011 - PRLog -- (BOSTON, MA – July 2011) The Boston Flute Academy kicks off its 4th season by presenting PROJECT Trio in concert on September 10, 2011.  PROJECT Trio is a passionate, high energy chamber music ensemble comprised of three virtuosic composer/performers from Brooklyn, NY.  Featuring the famous beatboxing flutist Greg Pattillo, cellist Eric Stephenson, and bassist Peter Seymour, PROJECT Trio has received rave reviews from critics and concertgoers alike.  Blending their classical training with an eclectic taste in musical styles, PROJECT Trio has made an impact on audiences of all ages.  Bursting onto the scene with their landmark videos, right out of the internet generation, PROJECT Trio is a musical experience defining a new level of entertainment!

The concert will open with performances by three of the Boston Flute Academy’s top students, including Brendan Dooley of Worcester, Emma Huelskamp of Natick, and Jinji Zhang of Boxborough, MA.  All three are among the nation’s leading high school flutists and are preparing for classical performance careers of their own.  For this concert, they will explore some of the techniques that Pattillo and PROJECT Trio have pioneered.  Their performances will include one of Pattillo’s compositions, featuring his trademark beatboxing.  It will be the first time in Boston that classically-trained high school flutists have performed this cutting-edge, challenging style in concert.  The audience will hear the exciting new sounds that young musicians are embracing for the future.

Event Schedule and Location
The PROJECT Trio concert will take place at 8:00pm on Saturday, September 10th at the Maliotis Cultural Center Theater in Brookline, MA.  Project Trio will hold a pre-concert Improvisation Masterclass from 6:30 until 7:30pm, open to all concert ticketholders.  On Sunday morning September 11th, Greg Pattillo will teach a Beatboxing Masterclass from 10:30 until 11:30am, followed by a meet-and-greet session and autograph opportunities with the entire group until noon.  All events are presented by the Boston Flute Academy and held at the Maliotis Cultural Center on the Hellenic College Campus, 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA.  Free parking.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  For directions, visit http://www.bostonfluteacademy.com/directionstobfa.html.

Tickets
The Boston Flute Academy anticipates a sell out event.  General admission tickets are now on sale, on a first-come first-serve basis.  Prices are $20.00 for the Saturday night Concert, which includes the pre-concert Improvisation Masterclass with Project Trio, and $10.00 for the Sunday morning Beatboxing Masterclass with Greg Pattillo.  To purchase tickets online, visit http://www.bostonfluteacademy.com/projecttrioconcert.html.  To order by phone, call 617-505-4308.

About the Boston Flute Academy
The Boston Flute Academy (BFA) was founded in 2008 by Boston flutist Judy Grant.  The school is possibly the first of its kind, offering a conservatory curriculum designed specifically for flutists.   BFA began as an accelerated training program for flutists seeking professional performance careers and has more recently expanded into a school which serves students of all ages and levels of ability and interest.  In just a few short years, BFA has created a flute community where the finest flute teachers and world class guest artists are accessible to all.

BFA teaches music classes for all levels, from the young novice up to adult students and professional players. In addition to traditional flute and piccolo lessons, BFA brings a visionary approach to ensemble training, studio classes, seminars, master classes, listening classes, music theory, and even teacher-training.

BFA is recognized for its elite high school students who consistently perform at a national level.  From the 4th grade through college, BFA flutists progress through the fast-track Preparatory, Repertory, Conservatory, and Young Artist Programs.  BFA graduates are recruited by the world’s finest conservatories and universities, such as Juilliard, Eastman, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the Royal Academy of Music in London.

BFA’s Ensemble and Seminar Program provides ensemble experience for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players and at the same time offers inspiring workshops on a wide range of educational topics. This ground breaking initiative supplements the private lesson and strives to build more informed and more complete musicians at every age. The Ensemble & Seminar program is open to all flutists, regardless of where they study.

The BFA Extension Division is a relaxed program where flute students can take private lessons and progress at their own pace. A philosophy of generosity and mutual support is important in all programs at BFA.

The BFA makes its home at the beautiful Maliotis Cultural Center in Brookline, MA.

Boston Flute Academy Mission:
Educate young flutists aspiring for professional careers with intensive training in a supportive and nurturing environment.  Provide educational opportunities for flute students at all levels of ability and interest. Offer innovative programming to support, stimulate, and inspire all New England flutists.

For more information about BFA or the PROJECT Trio Concert:

BFA website:  www.bostonfluteacademy.com.

BFA email address:  info@bostonfluteacademy.com.

BFA phone: 617-505-4308.

PROJECT Trio website: http://whatisproject.org