Charity’s Music Career
Retired U.S. Navy Musician/Freelance Musician & Teacher
Charity’s Music Career & Offerings
I retired in 2018 from the U.S. Navy where I spent 21 years as a professional musician playing piccolo, flute and saxophone and held numerous conducting positions. Now I am a professional flutist/teacher in Jacksonville, Florida. My time as a military musician gave me unparalleled experience performing for high level government and local officials, senior citizen centers, schools, universities, and numerous community relations gigs that are far too numerous to list. My military career created a deep passion for bringing life to an audience through interaction by performing not solely as a musician but as an entertainer. I currently perform with the Florida Flute Orchestra, made up of professional flutists all over Florida, the First Coast Wind Symphony, a premiere concert band located in Jacksonville, and the Jacksonville Flute Duo, a professional ensemble who perform and share their love for music around Jacksonville. I have most recently performed at the Florida Flute Convention in Orlando and the National Flute Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
I am adept at details, programming, and will provide a polished musical performance that is fun and light-hearted which is why I am so excited to provide outreach to the local retirement and senior living communities. My musical selections vary based on the theme of the program and audience while always offering a well-rounded variety. The program will be entertaining, educational, and will bring joy!
Do you have an interest in hiring me to perform at one of your events, for your classroom, a lunchtime concert at your center, etc? Prices for local gigs are (out of town may incur travel costs):
$50/half hour program
$100/one-hour program
Interested in taking private flute or clarinet lessons??? Prices are:
$30/half hour lesson
$100 for 4-half hour lessons (save $20) - *full amount paid in advance
$60/one-hour lesson
$220 for 4-one hour lessons (save $20) - *full amount paid in advance
Contact me at 757-277-5205 or at charity.barron2@gmail.com and I will send you a request form and any additional fees for travel. I look forward to chatting with you!
First Coast Wind Symphony Concert Schedule
(Free concerts)
Saturday, Dec 2, 5:00pm, Riverside Presbyterian Church - Sounds of the Season - 23rd Annual Concert with the Don Thompson Chorale
Sunday, Dec 10, 5:00pm, Redeemer Church - Holiday Pops Concert
Saturday, Mar 2, Jacksonville University - Terry Concert Hall: Music of Rossano Galante
Sunday, May 5, 3:00pm - Jacksonville University - Terry Concert Hall: Family Concert - Concerto Competition
Sunday, May 12, 5:00pm, St. John’s Cathedral - Mother’s Day Concert