Ceylon Mitchell II

Dr. Ceylon Mitchell II embodies the 21st-century arts leader as a contemporary classical flutist, curator, educator, and entrepreneur. On a mission to celebrate Black and Latinx voices in classical music, his diverse repertoire spans from classical to folk music traditions across the Americas. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Dr. Mitchell earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Maryland School of Music, under the tutelage of Dr. Sarah Frisof. He has performed in venues such as Boston’s Symphony Hall, the Music Center at Strathmore, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In the United States, Dr. Mitchell has been a featured artist at the National Flute Convention, flute societies and associations, and multiple chamber music series. Recent achievements include the Strathmore Artist in Residence Class of 2021 and a Prince George’s County Forty UNDER 40 Award. As a music educator, Dr. Mitchell is a flute faculty member with Levine Music, the Washington D.C. region’s preeminent center for music education. A devoted teaching artist, he has served as an ensemble director, sectional coach, adjudicator, and panelist for numerous youth orchestras, programs, and grantmakers. Dr. Mitchell currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife and two sons.