Summary
Work History
Education
Timeline
Masterclasses
History of Private Instruction
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William Garrity

William Garrity

New York,NY

Summary

William Garrity is a classically trained flutist and piccolo player fascinated by ensembles both large and small.

Work History

Principal Flute

New York Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
2024

Performed under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel on multiple occasions, including at a side-by-side with the New York Philharmonic at their annual spring gala.

Principal Flute

ISO Symphony Orchestra
2021 - 2024

Performed major solos of the orchestral flute repertoire, such as Beethoven's Leonore Overture no. 3, Dvorak's 8th Symphony, and Bizet's Carmen Suites.

1st Prize Winner

Miclot International Competition
2025

Performed as a soloist at the winner's concert at Lincoln Center's Library for the Performing Arts.

Performer

Orford Musique
2025

Played in masterclasses for Denis Bluteau, former associate principal of Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and Kelly Zimba Lukić, principal flute of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Also performed as a soloist at one of their "Rising Stars" concerts.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Flute Performance

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2029

Timeline

Principal Flute

New York Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
2024

Principal Flute

ISO Symphony Orchestra
2021 - 2024

1st Prize Winner

Miclot International Competition
2025

Performer

Orford Musique
2025

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Flute Performance

Carnegie Mellon University

Masterclasses

Kelly Zima Lukić, August 2025, Denis Bluteau, June 2025, Mark Sparks, June 2024; Alberto Almarza, June 2024; Soo-Kyung Park, June 2024; Jim Walker, June 2023; Marianne Gedigian, June 2023; Christina Jennings, June 2022; Carol Wincenc, July 2021; Chelsea Knox, July 2021; Elizabeth Mann, July 2021; Linda Toote, June 2021; DeMarre McGill, February 2018

History of Private Instruction

Currently studies with Alberto Almarza. Studied with Mary Barto and Jeffrey Khaner in high school.

William Garrity