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Christopher Chaffee, D.M.A.

 Christopher Chaffee
Instructor of Flute
Eastman School of Music at University of Rochester
Bachelor of Music
Michigan State University
Master of Music
University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music
Doctorate of Musical Arts

About Christopher

Christopher Chaffee is Professor of Music at Wright State University, where he teaches flute, music history, and graduate courses in music teaching and learning. He is a frequent guest recitalist and clinician at universities and high schools across the USA, and has given numerous presentations on teaching innovation at international, national, and state conferences. Christopher has performed on American stages of all sizes from Brooklyn to Bellingham, and in Asia and Europe. He has been a substitute musician in orchestras across the Midwest for nearly three decades. He is also a recording artist and executive consultant for NYC based Open G records.

His former students have earned places in elite graduate programs and are successful public-school teachers in several states, thriving music entrepreneurs, college faculty, or members of orchestras and premier US Military service bands. Dr. Chaffee is past president of Chamber Music in Yellow Springs and a member of the Board of the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education. He is a Yamaha Performing Artist, and earned degrees at The Eastman School of Music (BM), Michigan State University (MM) and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (DMA). Christopher is a four-year honors graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and serves on the flute faculty at Interlochen Arts Camp.

We make music with our entire being, so faculty mentors do more than just teach you the skills and craft of music. They guide you to a deeper understanding of yourself as an artist.

B.M., Flute Performance - Eastman School of Music

M.M., Flute Performance - Michigan State University

D.M.A., Flute Performance - University of Cincinnati