Studying, playing, performing and teaching music is a never-ending odyssey of creative exploration, inspiration, tradition and innovation; a journey defined by specific attainable goals and destinations reached through our constant quest for artistic discovery.

Performer


David B. Houston is an active teacher and freelance performer in the greater Boston area.  He performs regularly with, Trio Tableau, comprised of himself, pianist, Joy Cline Phinney, and violinist, Catherine French. He has performed with with the Riverview Chamber Players of Boston and the Nuage Chamber Players of Boston, and has been a member of The Queens Philharmonic Orchestra, The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, and Orquesta Sinfónica de Tenerife, Spain.  He has given chamber music performances at Barge Music Ltd. in Brooklyn, NY, and was a featured soloist several times at The National Flute Association conventions.  Mr. Houston has also been a member of Atlantic Chamber Music of NYC, Saint Adelbert’s Chamber Ensemble of NYC, and was a performing co‐founder of A Flute Soireé of NYC.  In addition, Mr. Houston has been a featured performer on WQXR radio’s McGraw Hills Young Artist Showcase and was first runner‐up in the 1992 Myrna Brown Flute Competition in Arlington, TX.

Carol Wincenc International Soloist

DAVID HOUSTON has established himself as one of the leading teachers of his generation, influencing endless numbers of young flutists with a highly informed and inspired methodology that has roots in the both the French and American schools of wind playing. Through his studies with me, and many others,  his coming in contact with the work of MARCEL MOYSE, dramatically shaped and nurtured his style of teaching. But all the more impressive is his own unique way of presenting the flute: a true and rich amalgamation of all that he feels so utterly passionate about. This has impacted so many of the students who are fortunate to study with him. His work will also assure the continuation of a vital 150 year old  flute legacy, for which all us serious pedagogues feel an enormous duty and responsibility!

Up-coming Performances and Appearances


  • International Flute Symposium at West Virginia University 

Masterclass July 15-19, 2015 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV ifs.wvu.edu

  •  National Flute Association Convention

Conducting The Maliotis Chamber Players of Boston Flute Academy August 13, 2015 – 12:00pm Washington Marriott Wardman Park- Salon Lobby Washington, D.C nfaonline.org/Annual-Convention

  • Duo recital with pianist, Joy Cline Phinney

Saturday, September 19, 2015 – 7:30pm – Wilson Chapel at Andover Newton Theological School – 210 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA

  • Wellesley Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, December 13, 2015 – 3:00pm – Holiday Pops Concert! – MassBay Community College Auditorium, 50 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA – Tickets

  • Boston Flute Academy – 2016 Studio Class Recital Featuring Private Students of David Houston!

Saturday, March 26, 2016 – 4:00pm – Maliotis Cultural Center – 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA

  • Duo recital with pianist, Joy Cline Phinney

Monday, April 25, 2016 – 10:00am – Lifetime Learning Concert Series – Wilson Chapel at Andover Newton Theological School – 210 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA

  • Floot Fire Boston 2016!

July18-22, 2016 –  Click here for more information: Floot Fire Boston 2016

  • Duo recital with pianist, Joy Cline PhinneyAutumn Fantasy for Flute and Piano!

Saturday, October 15, 2016 – 7:30pm – Wilson Chapel at Andover Newton Theological School – 210 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA – Free admission.

  • Wellesley Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, December 18, 2016 – 3:00pm – Holiday Pops Concert! – MassBay Community College Auditorium, 50 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA – Tickets

  • New York Flute Fair

Sunday, March 12, 2017 – Conducting Maliotis Chamber Players of BFA – Faculty House at Columbia University, New York, NY – New York Flute Fair

  • The Consummate Flutist – Art of Teaching

March 18-20, 2017 – Carnegie Mellon University – Pittsburgh, PA

  • Boston Flute Academy – 2017 Spring Studio Class Recital Series Featuring Private Students of David Houston!

May 6, 27 & 29, 2017 – Maliotis Cultural Center – 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA

  • Floot Fire Boston 2017!

July, 24-28, 2017 –  Click here for more information: Floot Fire Boston 2017

  • Trio recital with Catherine French, violin and Joy Cline Phinney, piano

April, 17 & 23, 2018 – Private venues

  • Floot Fire Boston 2018!

July, 16-20, 2018 –  Click here for more information: Floot Fire Boston 2018

  • Pre-District’s Recital Featuring Private Students from The Houston Flute Studio!

October, 27, 2018 – Scott Hall – First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church – 24 Vernon Street, Framingham, MA

  • Spring Studio Recital Featuring Private Students from The Houston Flute Studio!

June 8, 2019 Scott Hall – First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church – 24 Vernon Street, Framingham, MA

  • Floot Fire Boston 2019!

July, 15-19, 2019 –  Click here for more information: Floot Fire Boston 2019

  • Trio recital with Catherine French, violin and Stephanie Rogers, piano

October 27, 2019 & November 5, 2019 – Private venues

  • Spring Studio Recital Featuring Private Students from The Houston Flute Studio!

Saturday, January 18, 2020 – 7:30pm – Harris Hall – Saint Andrews Church – 3 Maple Street, Framingham, MA

  • Wellesley Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, February 9, 2020 – 3:00pm – MassBay Community College Auditorium, 50 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA – Tickets

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 – 8:00pm – Celebration Series Concert

Friday, August 14, 2020 – 5:00pm – Closing Ceremonies – World Premiere of “The Mess” by Allison Loggins-Hull

  • Assabet Valley Mastersingers – “Songs of Unity” with chorus and chamber orchestra

Saturday, October 30, 2021 – 8:00pm – Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center, Shrewsbury, MA

Click here for more information: Assabet Valley Mastersingers

  • Trio Tableau concert series with Catherine French, violin and Joy Cline Phinney, piano – “Romantic and 20th Century Delights!”

December, 3 & 28, 2021; January 10, 2022; February 12, 2022 – Private venues

  • Assabet Valley Mastersingers – “The Seasons”, by Haydn with chorus and orchestra

Sunday, May 22, 2022 – 3:30pm – Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center, Shrewsbury, MA

Click here for more information: Assabet Valley Mastersingers

  • PAC Flute Ensemble – Fall Concert!

Thursday, October 27, 2022 – 7:00pm – Performing Arts Center of Metrowest, Framingham, MA

  • Fall Studio Recital Featuring Private Students from The Houston Flute Studio!

Saturday, November 5, 2022 – 7:00pm – Harris Hall – Saint Andrews Church – 3 Maple Street, Framingham, MA

  • Assabet Valley Mastersingers – “Celebrate Peace Concert”

Sunday, November 20, 2022 – 3:30pm – Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center, Shrewsbury, MA

Click here for more information: Assabet Valley Mastersingers

  • PAC Flute Ensemble – Holiday Concert!

Thursday, December 15, 2022 – 7:00pm – Performing Arts Center of Metrowest, Framingham, MA

  • Duo recital series with pianist, Joy Cline Phinney

January 18, 24 & 26, 2023 – Private venues

  • Duo recital with pianist, Joy Cline Phinney

Sunday, April 23, 2023 – 3:00pm – Thomas Crane Public Library – 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA 

 

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