Bio

Priya Fink is a Chicago-based flutist, originally from Houston, Texas. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance with a minor in Communication and Media from DePaul University. Priya is currently the flute teacher at Sistema Ravinia in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood as a part of Ravinia’s Reach, Teach, Play education program. Before starting in this role, for two years Priya taught flute with Through the Staff, an organization that provides students in grades 2-12 with free music lessons.

An experienced orchestral player, Priya has played in various musical ensembles including the DePaul Symphony Orchestra, Music School Festival Orchestra at the Chautauqua Institute (MSFO), DePaul’s Baroque Ensemble, Sewanee Symphony, DePaul Concert Orchestra, Cumberland Orchestra, DePaul Wind Ensemble, DePaul’s Ensemble 20+, Virtuosi of Houston, and the Interlochen Philharmonic. In addition to her orchestral work, Priya enjoys chamber music and was recently a part of the Madeline Island Chamber Music Program. A graduate of the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Priya has been involved in various creative projects through collaboration with other art forms such as visual art and theater.

Priya is currently an Associate Member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and freelances around the Chicago area. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside, reading, and making pottery.