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Cambia Flute Ensemble is a professional performing group based in the
Tri-Cities (Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol) region of Tennessee.
Formed in 2009, Cambia Flute Ensemble is comprised of four professional
flutists from the Upper East Tennessee area: Dana Bellino, Eileen
Butler, Elisa Wardeska and Emily Webb.
The opportunity to explore the limitless possibilities of the flute repertoire is the guiding force in Cambia’s formation. Adding to the arts culture, both regionally and beyond, by presenting quality music and striving for excellence in sound is another benefit from their endeavor. Cambia is fast-gaining the reputation for combining a top-caliber performance of challenging and engaging music, combined with an evident camaraderie and sense of humor between its members and the audience. Cambia’s repertoire encompasses a broad range of musical genres, including music written specifically for flute ensembles as well as transcriptions and arrangements for other instruments. Their music features added depth and breadth of sound by using the piccolo, alto and bass flutes, in combination with the more familiar concert flute. Member Dana Bellino adds to the group’s repertoire with her own arrangements and original compositions. Cambia’s Debut Concert/April 2009 featured the virtuosic work: "A Day at the Mountains" by Eugene Bozza, plus an enthusiastically-received performance of "West Side Story" featuring the four flutes of Cambia in combination with Jay Oberfeitinger, professional percussionist, on drum set. The Chills & Trills Halloween concert/October 2009 wowed audiences with a show-stopping performance combined with a multi-media experience in the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre. The event featured a memorable combination of "thrilling" flutes and zombie dancers, as well as a hilarious salute to Alfred Hitchcock. Two Jonesborough storytellers and a magic “chemistry” show added to the evening’s enjoyment. Bein’ Green/From Celtic to Appalachia with a Little “Green” in Between/March 2010 saw Cambia continuing to explore imaginative ways to present their music while captivating audiences with an entertaining collaboration including a variety of special guests: Jim and Cheri Miller, hammered dulcimer and guitar Jay Oberfeitinger, bodhran and percussion Vance Reese, string bass Julie Vogel, mezzo-soprano Angus Walton, narrator Around the World in 80 Minutes/September 2011 brought Cambia to East Tennessee State University with a packed house in Mathes Hall. Cambia’s mission from the start was to entertain the audience with a variety of music representative of various lands and cultures. Special guests, on flute, synthesizer, drum set, percussion, and bass guitar, joined the event to add an extra fun element to the music and an extra dose of fun rapport between all the performers. Cambia’s debut CD was also launched at the concert. Check our CD page for details!Since its formation, Cambia has also performed at Biltmore and Bristol’s Paramount Center for the Arts, plus several weddings and receptions. In March 2010, they were the featured program as part of the Performing Arts Alliance of Rural Tennessee's First Concert Series at the Historic Palace Theater in Crossville, TN. Cambia Flute Ensemble is available for weddings, parties, receptions and other special occasions. Please contact us to check availability and pricing. |
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