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Ceylon is not only an incredibly talented musician, but a natural teacher. I had the pleasure of being a member of Boston University’s Flute Ensemble for a semester under his direction. He is detail-oriented, and creative; dedicated to both technique and artistic expression. The ensemble was large, 10-12 members, and Ceylon excelled at working with the group as well as mentoring one-on-one.
I would highly recommend Ceylon for any position, whether in performance or education, because of his extraordinary work ethic and ability to work with, teach and learn from others. Studying under Ceylon for just a few months improved my playing, and I am more than confident he’ll inspire wherever he goes!
Working with Ceylon at Boston Flute Academy and watching him grow into a mature, sensitive, versatile flutist and musician has been a complete pleasure. Ceylon possesses the demeanor and dedication of true excellence. I predict an enriched and rewarding career for this smart and talented emerging artist!
Ceylon is fabulous! He has been a wonderful teacher for our daughter and he is incredibly patient. I would absolutely recommend him!
Ceylon is a nice guy who exactly knows how to show the students the right way to master the instrument :).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Raíces Negras Trio - Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage Series
Raíces Negras Trio - Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage Series
Dr. Ceylon Mitchell (flute), Erin Murphy Snedecor (cello), and Dr. Elizabeth Hill (piano) celebrate innovative and prominent American women composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Arts Club of Washington: Homage to Brazil
Arts Club of Washington: Homage to Brazil
Flutist Dr. Ceylon Mitchell (flute) and guitarist Dr. Felipe Garibaldi perform duo works by Brazilian composers.
PAST EVENTS
Angélique Kidjo: Color of Noize Orchestra
Angélique Kidjo: Color of Noize Orchestra
Global icon and five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo returns to Carnegie Hall in celebration of her incomparable 40-year (and counting!) career, including selections from her latest project, African Symphony, as well as performances with her band of songs that...
Levine Presents | Brazilian Choro: The Musical World of Pixinguinha
Levine Presents | Brazilian Choro: The Musical World of Pixinguinha
Contemporary classical flutist Dr. Ceylon Mitchell II leads the Raíces Negras choro ensemble in an evening celebrating the genre’s most influential composer, Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho, also known as Pixinguinha.
Les Amorces: Ingleside at Rock Creek
Les Amorces: Ingleside at Rock Creek
Join Les Amorces as we celebrate the legacy of women composers, featuring a program that includes both their works and those of their male counterparts. This concert blends the voices of piano, flute, and soprano to highlight the creativity and influence of women in mus...