01/27/2021
"As a flutist, it seems to be a sacred responsibility for our instrument to bring forth sounds of nature, such as birds, wind, and water. Music connects us to the world around us and forces us to stay present from the moment we begin the piece until the moment it ends. That’s what makes being a musician such a gift. I’m so thrilled to be a part of this group and to continue building the connection between nature and music for our audiences to come!" - Jackie Traish ()
Originally from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, flutist Jackie Traish is a 2020 graduate from the where she received her MM and PSD degrees, studying with Judith Mendenhall. She currently lives in New York City as a freelance musician, teaching artist, and arts administrator.
Her love of collaboration with other artists has given her the opportunity to perform with world-renowned programs and ensembles. She has been the principal player and featured soloist with the Mannes Orchestra, Martha Graham Dance Company, the Mannes Opera, the Mannes American Composers Ensemble, and in a collaborative production of Philip Glass's "Akhnaten" with the Metropolitan Opera and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus.
As a freelance musician, you can find her performing all over New York City. When she isn't running around the city performing her heart out, she can be found drinking coffee of all types, enjoying a good book on the train, and talking to anyone who will listen!
