Jennifer Grim
Flutist | Educator | Chamber Musician | Advocate
Praised by The New York Times as “a deft, smooth flute soloist,” Jennifer Grim is a bold and multifaceted artist whose performances have captivated audiences across the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. With a career defined by artistic excellence, stylistic versatility, and visionary leadership, she stands at the forefront of today’s classical music landscape.
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Jennifer is currently a member of Solidaire, a dynamic flute and percussion duo with her colleague Svet Stoyanov. As the ensemble-in-residence at the Frost School of Music, Solidaire is committed to delivering imaginative, expertly crafted, and fearlessly expressive performances that invite audiences into a deeper, more immersive connection with music. She also is resident flutist for Ensemble Flagelot, a contemporary music group that focuses on works from the 21st century.
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For over two decades, Jennifer was the flutist of the award-winning Zéphyros Winds and the New York Chamber Soloists, and she continues to appear regularly with leading ensembles such as the Boston Chamber Music Society, Alpenglow Chamber Music Festival, and Ensemble Flageolet. Her wide-ranging collaborations include performances with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble, American String Quartet, and members of the Takács and St. Lawrence Quartets.
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Her critically acclaimed solo album, Through Broken Time (New Focus Recordings), affirms her deep commitment to contemporary music and diverse compositional voices. Featuring works by David Sanford, Julia Wolfe, Tania León, Alvin Singleton, Allison Loggins-Hull, and Valerie Coleman, the album was spotlighted by The New York Times for its “sharply executed program” and named one of “5 Albums You Can Listen to Right Now.” Take Effect called it “a meticulous and diverse” release where “there just isn’t a second here that’s not exciting and memorable.”
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As a concerto soloist, Jennifer has appeared with the National Flute Association Annual Convention Orchestra, Orquesta Sinfónica UANL (Monterrey, Mexico), National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba, Lviv Philharmonic, Frost Symphony Orchestra, and many others. She has also been a featured performer and clinician at festivals and institutions nationwide and abroad, including the MidAtlantic Flute Convention, MidSouth Flute Festival, Oberlin Conservatory, International Flute Festival of Costa Rica, Penn State, SUNY Buffalo, and more.
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Her orchestral work includes principal flute positions with Festival Orchestra Napa, Mozart Orchestra of New York, Santo Domingo Festival Orchestra, Opera Naples, and the Boca Symphonia.
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During the 2025–2026 season, Jennifer will present and perform at the Juilliard School, Texas State University, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Montclair State University. She will be the featured guest artist with the Austin Flute Society and New York Flute Club Festivals.
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A passionate educator and forward-thinking advocate for the arts, Jennifer serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Instrumental Performance at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami. She previously served on the faculty of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she was honored with the Teacher of the Year Award by the College of Fine Arts. In addition to her academic leadership, she is the President of the Board of Directors of the National Flute Association, past-President of Chamber Music America, and serves as Artistic Administrator for the Frost School at Festival Napa Valley.
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A native of Berkeley, California, Jennifer Grim holds a Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University, and Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from Yale University. She performs on an all 14K Gold Custom Haynes flute with a 19.5K headjoint and platinum riser.