About this Event
Paige Dashner Long is an internationally acclaimed flutist, director and award winning composer. Currently Ms Long, an Altus Performing Artist, directs the Metropolitan Flute Orchestra, Daytona State College Flute Choir and Florida Flute Orchestra. She has presented workshops and directed ensembles for music schools throughout the United States and Europe.
The Metropolitan Flute Orchestra, directed by Paige Dashner Long, is comprised of highly trained, advanced flutists. The ensemble has performed for prestigious events in New England and throughout the United States, as well as presented concert tours in Iceland, England, Scotland, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. From classical and sacred literature to jazz, folk songs and show tunes, the ensemble has been delighting audiences since 1998. The concert repertoire is crafted to include music from the country where the orchestra is touring. On tour, with a six octave pitch range, the Metropolitan Flute Orchestra utilizes piccolo, Eb soprano flute, concert flute, Bb flute d'amour, alto flute, bass flute and contrabass flute. In addition, when performing in the United States, the ensemble also uses sub contrabass flute and double contrabass flute, extending the range to an amazing seven octaves. They have been featured on various TV and news broadcasts and also have performed live in Times Square, New York City.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Don Bosco Basel, 34 Waldenburgerstrasse, Basel, Switzerland
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