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Christina
Burr is one of the most sought after flutists in Florida today. She currently
holds the position of Principal Flute with both the Brevard Symphony and
the Atlantic Classical Orchestra, and has been a featured soloist with both
orchestras many times. In addition to her regular positions, she is a frequent
performer with the Naples and Orlando Philharmonics. Ms. Burr also recently
had the honor of performing with the Boston Pops Orchestra on their Florida
tour.
Born in New York City, Ms. Burr attended the Juilliard School while still
in high school, and later earned a BFA from the State University of New
York at Purchase, where she was a student of Keith Underwood. While in
New York, Ms.Burr was an active recitalist, giving solo performances at
the Lincoln Center Library and Trinity Church. In 2003 Ms. Burr was awarded the first ever "mARTi" award given by the Martin County Council for the Arts in which she was named "Outstanding Performing Artist of the Year". Many in South Florida also know "Tina" as a radio personality through her work on WQCS, the local NPR station. She was the popular host of an afternoon music show for many years and is still heard as a frequent guest on the station.
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