teaching

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!

Ava Mack

Global Talent Development Manager, Harvard Business Publishing

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!

David Houston

Flute Faculty, Boston Flute Academy

Ceylon is fabulous! He has been a wonderful teacher for our daughter and he is incredibly patient. I would absolutely recommend him!

Shari Diamond

Flute Parent

Ceylon is a nice guy who exactly knows how to show the students the right way to master the instrument :).

Xiaojie Lin

Flute Student

UPCOMING EVENTS

PAST EVENTS

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November
Flute, Cello, Piano

Raíces Negras Trio - Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage Series

Raíces Negras Trio - Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage Series

Date November 27, 2024Time 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ESTVenue The Kennedy CenterLocation 2700 F St NW, 20566, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, Price FreeCategory Chamber MusicWebsite View Events Website

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.

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02
November

Angélique Kidjo: Color of Noize Orchestra

Angélique Kidjo: Color of Noize Orchestra

Date November 2, 2024Time 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDTVenue Carnegie HallLocation 57th Street and, 7th Ave, 10019, New York, NY, United States, Price $23.50Category Symphony OrchestraWebsite View Events Website

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...

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26
October
Photo: Margot Schulmann

Levine Presents | Brazilian Choro: The Musical World of Pixinguinha

Levine Presents | Brazilian Choro: The Musical World of Pixinguinha

Date October 26, 2024Time 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDTVenue Levine Music NW DCLocation 2801 Upton Street, NW, 20008, Washington, United States, Price $20Category Chamber MusicWebsite View Events Website

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.

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