Parasky Flute Studios
Duquesne University, adjunct faculty
10k custom body, silver mechanism, split E, C# trill key, 14k ribs, posts, and D# roller 14k N-cut head joint, platinum riser,
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Dan’s Fantasy Themed 10K/14K Haynes Flute #54560
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Dan’s Flute has a 14K D# Roller in his silver mechanism
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With Haynes European Artist-in-Residence Gareth McLearnon - February 2023, Pittsburgh, PA
Dan Parasky is a passionate flutist and dedicated educator. Founder of The Parasky Flute Studios (est. 1999), his students have achieved success in numerous competitions and performed internationally. He is an adjunct faculty member at Duquesne University.
A sought-after clinician, Mr. Parasky has presented at national/international flute conferences and at universities nationwide covering pedagogy, flute choir, studio management, giving master classes and has been the featured artist at flute day forums/festivals.
As an active performer, Parasky is a soloist, chamber musician, and guest conductor with a focus on contemporary music. He has performed with the National Flute Association (NFA) Professional Flute Choir, the International Low Flute Choir and as a guest soloist with the TRYPO Wind Ensemble. Parasky has collaborated with renowned musicians including Lucinda Williams, Warren Haynes, Gareth McLearnon, Kelly Zimba Lukić, Megan Ensor, Cobus du Toit, Bart Feller, Cassandra Eisenreich, and Naomi Seidman.
His guest conducting engagements include the Mid-Atlantic High School Flute Choir in 2014, 2019, 2021, and 2022, the NFA Virtual High School Flute Choir in 2021, and the NFA combined High School/Collegiate Flute Orchestra in 2022. During his tenure as the Convention Flute Choir Coordinator for the NFA annual conventions, he initiated and significantly expanded the Flute Ensemble Festival.
Parasky holds a Master of Music in Music Education from Boston University and an undergraduate degree in Music Performance from Duquesne University. He resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Jackie, and enjoys running, gaming, and exploring various aspects of "nerd culture."
He is a Wm. S. Haynes Artist, performing on a custom 10k/14k gold flute and an alto flute and piccolo from the Haynes-Amadeus line.