Nancy Stagnitta

About Nancy

Powell Artist Nancy Stagnitta is a leading artist a classical, jazz, pop, and funk flutist. Her versatility and artistry have led to concert engagements in Africa, Europe, Asia, and across the U.S. In 2025 and 2026, she toured internationally as part of American icon Paul Simon's 10-piece ensemble for the "Quiet Celebration" tour. She was noted for her "breathtaking work on flute — tender, lush, but never boastful." (Milwaukee Sentinel Journal).

Recent highlights include a performance with Grammy Award winner Billy Childs; jury appointments for the Fischoff National Chamber Music and National Flute Association Young Artist Competitions; and appearances as guest artist at Sir James Galway’s International Festival and the Clazz International Music Festival in Italy.

In 2018, she gave the Asian premier of David Amram's "Giants of the Night" Flute Concerto with the China National Symphony in Beijing. Her album with Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist Bob James has garnered acclaim across musical genres and was described in JAZZIZ magazine as "captivating, brilliant.” Featured on American Public Media's Performance Today, Stagnitta has also recorded for Capstone Records and will appear on Paul Simon's upcoming live album.

Appointed as U.S.I.A. Artistic Ambassador to Africa, she presented concerts and masterclasses in Angola, Botswana, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, and Namibia. She has performed at the Shanghai Conservatory and on the Voice of America Broadcast Network.

A passionate educator, Stagnitta presents masterclasses and workshops throughout the U.S. and abroad. Her students have earned spots in the top conservatory and university programs, as well as in major orchestras throughout the country.

Stagnitta currently serves as Instructor of Flute and Chamber Music and Director of the Woodwind Department at Interlochen Arts Academy. She earned her degrees from the Peabody Institute, where she received the Ashworth Prize. Her teachers include Robert Willoughby and Tim Day.