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Patrick Williams is Associate Principal Flute of The Philadelphia Orchestra (appointed 2018) and Adjunct Faculty at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance, where he teaches flute in the Instrumental Studies department. Previously, he held principal flute positions with the Louisiana Philharmonic and Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra (Japan) and has performed with major ensembles including the Chicago Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, and Pacific Music Festival Orchestra. He has collaborated with conductors such as Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Simon Rattle, and Vladimir Jurowski.
Williams' artistic practice spans orchestral, concerto, chamber, and recital performances. His work emphasizes flute technique, Suzuki method pedagogy, and multimedia music dissemination through platforms like WHYY's On Stage at Curtis. He actively engages in youth outreach and clinician work across academic institutions.
Education:
- Suzuki Flute Method training (Steamboat Springs)
- Interlochen Arts Academy: Studied with Nancy Stagnitta; graduated with Distinguished Award for Excellence in Flute Performance
- Oberlin College/Conservatory: Double degree in Flute Performance and Environmental Studies under Michel Debost
- Curtis Institute of Music: Performance degree under Jeffrey Khaner
Awards & Honors:
- Aspen Music Festival Flute Fellowship (2010, 2011)
- Interlochen Arts Academy Distinguished Award for Excellence in Flute Performance
Williams mentors students through Temple University and Xavier University of Louisiana, with clinician engagements at Interlochen Arts Academy, Loyola University New Orleans, and Louisiana State University. He leads outreach initiatives for The Philadelphia Orchestra, Louisiana Philharmonic, and Curtis Institute of Music.
He maintains orchestral affiliations with The Philadelphia Orchestra and collaborative ties to global ensembles. Additional activities include digital content via patrickwilliamsflute.com and educational programming for organizations like the New York Pops.
