Baker, Melissa

MELISSA BAKER

Praised for her “colorful tone and artistic depth,” (The New York Times), flutist Melissa Baker is active as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician, with appearances throughout the United States, Europe, and Russia. Versatile in modern and historical instruments, she has been principal flute and concerto soloist with NOVUS NY, Trinity Baroque Orchestra, and Artemis Chamber Ensemble and has performed with groups such as Stereo Hideout, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Manhattan Chamber Players, the American Bach Soloists, at the Prototype Festival, Terrance Blanchard, and Jay Z. Melissa is currently the Director of Artistic Planning at Trinity Church Wall Street where she has produced hundreds of events and curated concert series that amplify marginalized voices and raise awareness on social justice issues in what The New York Times deemed “the most interesting programming in New York City.”