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Kristine Kirby

Flute

NSM Faculty Since

2017

Languages Spoken:

English

Kristine Kirby's (she/her) classical training began in Rochester, New York, where she pursued musical studies with Eastman School of Music faculty and members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. After moving to Boston, she expanded her interests into jazz and improvisational music. Subsequently, she has studied both classical and jazz styles with noted instructors through New England Conservatory’s Continuing Education program.


Kristine has played flute and piccolo with the Thayer Symphony Orchestra in central Massachusetts, has also performed as a member of the Tufts University Flute Ensemble. She regularly served in the pit orchestra for community musical theatre productions in the Metrowest area and currently performs for a variety of cultural, educational and social events in her capacity as an active freelance musician.


Kristine teaches flute to all levels of students, and has participated in instrumental music programs at the Atrium School in Watertown, Blanchard School in Boxboro, Brimmer & May School in Brookline and Hudson’s Arts Alliance.

Kristine Kirby

First concert I remember attending

Todd Rundgren in my hometown of Rochester, NY

Current pet

We have a medium-sized dog named Tikka (as in tikka masala) who is 10 years old and continues to help keep us active and gives us oodles of unconditional love!

Favorite hot beverage

Homemade chai tea with LOTS of ginger!

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