Greg Pattillo
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Greg Pattillo is a beatboxing
flautist
originally from Seattle, Washington but now operates in Brooklyn
, New York
. He was lauded by The New York Times
as "the best person in the world at what he does." His performance videos on YouTube
, showcasing "beatbox flute," have been viewed more than 20 million times.
Pattillo earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music
as a student of Joshua Smith
, the principal flautist
of the Cleveland Orchestra
. After a summer spent as the acting principal flute of Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra
, Pattillo moved to San Francisco where he was a founding member of the Collaborative Arts Insurgency and the 16th and Mission Thursday Night
gathering for performers.
Pattillo enjoys freelancing as a soloist
, and is the flautist of the group PROJECT Trio
. PROJECT Trio is a chamber music ensemble, based in Brooklyn, NY. The trio features Greg Pattillo on Flute, Eric Stephenson on cello, and Peter Seymour on bass.
In June 2007, Pattillo was named one of 21 winners of the Metropolitan Transit Authority's
"Music Under New York" program. Among other things the award gives Pattillo an official permit, of sorts, to play music in the subway.
Pattillo was also seen on an episode of Nickelodeon's TV series, iCarly
(and was said to be Sam's cousin that was not in jail) and has videos and recordings on iCarly.com. He also appeared as a guest on one episode of Lily Allen and Friends
in the UK shown on BBC Three
.
In May, 2010, he premiered a concerto for Beatbox Flute, composed by Randall Woolf
and performed with the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra.
Greg currently works with his band PROJECT Trio
, along with doing many showcases and preparing for his 2010 tour.
Beatboxing
Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one's mouth, lips, tongue, and voice. It may also involve singing, vocal imitation of turntablism, and the simulation of horns, strings, and other musical instruments...
flautist
Flautist
A flautist or flutist is a musician who plays an instrument in the flute family. See List of flautists.The choice of "flautist" versus "flutist" is the source of dispute among players of the instrument...
originally from Seattle, Washington but now operates in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. He was lauded by The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
as "the best person in the world at what he does." His performance videos on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
, showcasing "beatbox flute," have been viewed more than 20 million times.
Pattillo earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland Institute of Music
The Cleveland Institute of Music is an independent music conservatory located in the University Circle district of Cleveland, Ohio, United States and is overseen by president Joel Smirnoff and Adrian Daly, dean....
as a student of Joshua Smith
Joshua Smith
Joshua Smith was an Australian artist who won the Archibald Prize in 1944 with his portrait of Hon Sol Rosevear, MHR, Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, but is more well known as being the subject of the previous years controversial Archibald Prize win, by artist William...
, the principal flautist
Flautist
A flautist or flutist is a musician who plays an instrument in the flute family. See List of flautists.The choice of "flautist" versus "flutist" is the source of dispute among players of the instrument...
of the Cleveland Orchestra
Cleveland Orchestra
The Cleveland Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Cleveland, Ohio. It is one of the five American orchestras informally referred to as the "Big Five". Founded in 1918, the orchestra plays most of its concerts at Severance Hall...
. After a summer spent as the acting principal flute of Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra
Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra
The Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra is based in Guangzhou, Guangdong. It was founded in 1957.The orchestra's current artistic director is Long Yu...
, Pattillo moved to San Francisco where he was a founding member of the Collaborative Arts Insurgency and the 16th and Mission Thursday Night
16th and Mission Thursday Night
16th and Mission Thursday Night, more commonly known as or simply "The Corner", is a weekly underground poetry and music performance event that takes place in the late evening to midnight at the street corner outside the entrance to the 16th Street and Mission BART Station in San Francisco...
gathering for performers.
Pattillo enjoys freelancing as a soloist
Solo (music)
In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer...
, and is the flautist of the group PROJECT Trio
Project Trio
Project Trio is a chamber music ensemble based in Brooklyn, New York. It consists of Greg Pattillo , Eric Stephenson , and Peter Seymour...
. PROJECT Trio is a chamber music ensemble, based in Brooklyn, NY. The trio features Greg Pattillo on Flute, Eric Stephenson on cello, and Peter Seymour on bass.
In June 2007, Pattillo was named one of 21 winners of the Metropolitan Transit Authority's
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York is a public benefit corporation responsible for public transportation in the U.S...
"Music Under New York" program. Among other things the award gives Pattillo an official permit, of sorts, to play music in the subway.
Pattillo was also seen on an episode of Nickelodeon's TV series, iCarly
ICarly
iCarly is an American sitcom that focuses on a girl named Carly Shay who creates her own web show called iCarly with her best friends Sam and Freddie. The series was created by Dan Schneider, who also serves as executive producer. It stars Miranda Cosgrove as Carly, Jennette McCurdy as Sam, Nathan...
(and was said to be Sam's cousin that was not in jail) and has videos and recordings on iCarly.com. He also appeared as a guest on one episode of Lily Allen and Friends
Lily Allen and Friends
Lily Allen and Friends is a British TV talk show presented by Lily Allen. The programme is produced by Princess Productions for BBC Three. It was first shown on 12 February 2008. The audience consists entirely of Lily's online friends, who sign up via the programme's website...
in the UK shown on BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
.
In May, 2010, he premiered a concerto for Beatbox Flute, composed by Randall Woolf
Randall Woolf
Randall Woolf is an American composer known for his diverse contemporary works, and in particular for his works based on children's literature and collaborative work with youth organizations. He studied composition privately with David Del Tredici and Joseph Maneri, and at Harvard, where he earned...
and performed with the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra.
Greg currently works with his band PROJECT Trio
Project Trio
Project Trio is a chamber music ensemble based in Brooklyn, New York. It consists of Greg Pattillo , Eric Stephenson , and Peter Seymour...
, along with doing many showcases and preparing for his 2010 tour.