Jaclyn Dentino - Flute

Organization, timeliness, ease of communication, affordability, expressive repertoire, artistry. I am a reliable and hassle-free choice!

The daughter of two music teachers, I have been involved in the performing arts from a young age. I started flute lessons when I was 7 years old, and continued as a “band and orchestra geek” through high school, participating in MMEA Districts and the Summer Youth Music School at the University of New Hampshire.

I received a B.A. in Music Performance, Flute (and a B.A. in Spanish) from the joint music program at Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Institute of Music in Cleveland, Ohio. There I studied with Mary Kay Robinson and performed with the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, University Circle Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Music, and Case Concert Choir. I also studied voice, theatre, and ballet, and took piano lessons - the last mostly to help with my Music Theory classes. When home in Boston for the summers, I studied flute with Lisa Hennessy.

During my undergrad, I decided I wanted to work from within orchestras and other performing arts organizations to help make this amazing art accessible and relevant to all. With this in mind, I completed my M.S. in Arts Administration and Graduate Certificate in Fundraising Management from Boston University.

I currently work as the Executive Director at Emmanuel Music, and serve on the Board of Directors for the Greater Boston Choral Consortium and ātac: downtown arts + music in Framingham, MA.

As a solo flute performer, it is difficult for me to perform and be well-heard in large, outdoor spaces. I am best used in small outdoor spaces, churches, restaurants, rooms, and venues with strong acoustics.