Dominique Reilly
I’m Dominique — I’m a flutist, educator, and arts organizer based in Houston, Texas.
By day, I’m an Executive Assistant at a boutique tax firm and a flute lesson teacher to middle and high school students. By night I freelance as a flutist, anywhere from the Principal Flute position at the East Texas Symphony Orchestra to explorative new works like Marco Antonio Santos’ new visual album About: Silence and the soundtrack for the Concertia-produced stage play Cloud Tectonics. I’m also the Executive Director of Through the Staff, an all-volunteer startup 501(c)3 organization connecting students who can’t access music lessons with volunteers for weekly virtual instruction and resources. I have a bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance with a minor in Media Production from the University of Houston and a master’s degree in Flute Performance with coursework in Arts & Cultural Management & Entrepreneurship from The University of Texas under the tutelage of the esteemed Prof. Marianne Gedigian.
I’d love to work together — let’s chat.
Through the Staff
Through the Staff was established in 2020 by a group of college friends with a simple vision: accessible music education for all. Pursuing music is prohibitively expensive. TTS is an all-volunteer, all-virtual 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping bridge the gap by connecting over 350 students across the U.S. with our services:
Weekly virtual private lessons with volunteer musicians
Peer performance opportunities
Educational webinars
Financial aid for necessary materials and equipment
About: Silence
Marco Antonio SantosEyes & Ears Records, 2023Santos’s debut album, About: Silence, is a conceptual work that combines music, visual art, improvisational dance, and poetry to explore the various meanings of silence—introspection, grief, oppression, absence of sound, and more. Conceived during the forced solitude of the COVID-19 pandemic, when live musical performances all but ceased, and amid times of social upheaval and racial violence, About: Silence is a full-throated embrace of artistic expression across multiple dimensions. The album’s eleven compositions are brought to life by a jazz trio of guitar, upright bass, and drums, joined by a woodwind quartet on four tracks and a string quartet on five.
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There is certainly a paradox about composing music to portray different aspects of silence. One of the biggest reasons for writing this work was the urge to express thoughts and experiences regarding the idea of silence itself. It was heavily influenced by the months of isolation and the loss of oso many lives during the worst of the COVID pandemic; the suppressed voices in recent cases of racial in justice; and my personal experience as an immigrant in a ery individualistic culture. In addition, the debut of any work, especially one that involves audio recording, is inherently a “break” in artistic self-silence.
— Marco Antonio Santos”
Flute Lessons & Masterclasses
With over 6 years of experience teaching private lessons and masterclasses to 6th-12th grade students in Texas, I'm dedicated to meeting students where they are and tailoring lessons to their unique needs. As a whole-student teacher, I go beyond flute technique, nurturing important life skills like time management, goal setting, confidence, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
My students gain access to a comprehensive library of resources and receive up-to-date notes on weekly assignments. Whether you're a beginner or preparing for college auditions, I'm here to guide you on an enriching journey of music-making and personal growth.
Contact me for rates and flexible in-person or online lesson options!