Jennifer Szabo

Jennifer is a dynamic and versatile flutist, performing as an orchestral musician, chamber artist, soloist, and sought-after freelancer in the Washington, D.C., and New York City metro areas. She currently serves as the Principal Piccolo of the Northern Neck Orchestra and previously held the position of Second Flutist with the McLean Symphony. Jennifer's artistry has been recognized in numerous prestigious competitions, including the Young Artist competitions of the New York Flute Club, the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” and the Flute Society of Washington. Most notably, she earned 2nd prize in the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention Young Artist Competition.

A frequent collaborator with local orchestras, Jennifer regularly performs with esteemed ensembles such as the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Washington Opera Society, American Pops Orchestra, and Opera Comique de Washington. She has also appeared as Principal Flutist during two consecutive seasons as an Adirondack Performing Arts fellow. She has been featured as a soloist with the Adelphi University Symphony Orchestra and the National Concert Band. Additionally, she has served for three years on the Board of Directors for the New York Flute Club.

Jennifer has degrees in Flute Performance from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College and George Mason University and is currently earning her Doctorate at George Mason University. Outside of her musical endeavors, Jennifer enjoys hiking, developing her cookbook, drinking coffee, and indulging her love of literature. She resides in Alexandria, VA, with her husband, David, first tenor in the U.S. Army Chorus, “Pershing’s Own.”