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MARY BASSEY

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic flutist with extensive experience across multiple genres, including (but not limited to) classical, contemporary, and African gospel music. Skilled in performance on stage, in orchestra pits, and in the recording studio. Contributes to innovative projects such as the Tonic Music App and brings creativity and passion to all musical endeavors.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Tonic Fellow

TONIC MUSIC APP
06.2025 - Current
  • Engages with new and familiar musicians, fosters a positive atmosphere, and helps to shape the future of Tonic, a practice app that encourages musical growth in its users

Session Flutist

AITUA OGIAMIEN STUDIO
04.2025 - Current
  • Record flute samples and improvisations for genre-crossing music projects, including hip-hop fusion.

Associate Principal Flutist

LLS ORCHESTRA
06.2024 - Current
  • Associate principal flutist with the following notable solos at Zipper Hall: Ravel's Alborada del Gracioso and Pakhmutova's Trumpet Concerto.
  • Performed Olympic Fanfare (John Williams) on piccolo.
  • Led by Simona Grossi

Flutist

LOS ANGELES SYMPHONIC WINDS
09.2021 - Current
  • Earned a 1st Flute position in one of the leading wind ensembles in the U.S., led by Stephen Piazza.
  • Performed at ACB Conference (Santa Fe, 2022); scheduled for Disney Concert Hall on June 17, 2025.

Pit Orchestra Flutist/Piccoloist

EVANS LIVE MUSICALS
01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Sole wind player in the orchestra pit for 'East of the Sun and West of the Moon'
  • Created original orchestrations and improvisations on the flute and piccolo.

Soloist & Quartet Performer

TONICCON LA
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Performed Donjon's Offertoire solo and chamber excerpt from Frequency by Herman Beeftink.
  • Selected as soloist and quartet member for inaugural convention masterclass.

Flutist

PEACOCK TV
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • Cast as orchestral flutist for Paris and Nicole Reunion Special (aired December 2024).
  • Auditioned for Paris and Nicole on set; I performed live and on the production set.

Flutist

MARY & VICTOR DUO
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Performed gospel, contemporary Christian, and African church music across Southern California.
  • Arranged duets and improvised with trombonist Victor in live church settings.

Education

Honors Wind Ensemble -

Ramona High School
Riverside, CA
05-2010

Flutist -

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
Idyllwild, CA
06-2008

Band -

Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green, KY
05-2007

DR. CHARLES W. SMITH FLUTE STUDIO
Bowling Green, KY
05-2007

Skills

  • Composing
  • Improvising
  • Classical Performance
  • Ensemble Playing
  • Musical Versatility
  • Music collaboration
  • Music arrangement
  • Flute performance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tonic Fellow

TONIC MUSIC APP
06.2025 - Current

Session Flutist

AITUA OGIAMIEN STUDIO
04.2025 - Current

Pit Orchestra Flutist/Piccoloist

EVANS LIVE MUSICALS
01.2025 - 01.2025

Soloist & Quartet Performer

TONICCON LA
10.2024 - 10.2024

Flutist

PEACOCK TV
08.2024 - 08.2024

Associate Principal Flutist

LLS ORCHESTRA
06.2024 - Current

Flutist

LOS ANGELES SYMPHONIC WINDS
09.2021 - Current

Flutist

MARY & VICTOR DUO
01.2010 - 01.2016

Honors Wind Ensemble -

Ramona High School

Flutist -

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program

Band -

Bowling Green High School

DR. CHARLES W. SMITH FLUTE STUDIO

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