I am Mayu Saeki, a dedicated flutist, pianist, and composer with extensive experience in orchestral, ensemble, and theatrical music productions. Over my career, I have performed with notable orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestra in New York and international ensembles in Japan. My passion lies in integrating traditional Asian bamboo flutes with contemporary musical settings, enriching both live performances and recordings. I have had the privilege of participating in esteemed productions ranging from off-Broadway hits like "Fiddler On The Roof in Yiddish" to original works such as "MAYA, The Musical." Beyond performance, I am involved in cultural and educational events, sharing insights on Asian music and collaborating with diverse artists. My commitment also extends to recording projects and endorsements that highlight my expertise and innovative approach to music.

Mayu Saeki

I am Mayu Saeki, a dedicated flutist, pianist, and composer with extensive experience in orchestral, ensemble, and theatrical music productions. Over my career, I have performed with notable orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestra in New York and international ensembles in Japan. My passion lies in integrating traditional Asian bamboo flutes with contemporary musical settings, enriching both live performances and recordings. I have had the privilege of participating in esteemed productions ranging from off-Broadway hits like "Fiddler On The Roof in Yiddish" to original works such as "MAYA, The Musical." Beyond performance, I am involved in cultural and educational events, sharing insights on Asian music and collaborating with diverse artists. My commitment also extends to recording projects and endorsements that highlight my expertise and innovative approach to music.

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I am Mayu Saeki, a dedicated flutist, pianist, and composer with extensive experience in orchestral, ensemble, and theatrical music productions. Over my career, I have performed with notable orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestra in New York and international ensembles in Japan. My passion lies in integrating traditional Asian bamboo flutes with contemporary musical settings, enriching both live performances and recordings.

I have had the privilege of participating in esteemed productions ranging from off-Broadway hits like “Fiddler On The Roof in Yiddish” to original works such as “MAYA, The Musical.” Beyond performance, I am involved in cultural and educational events, sharing insights on Asian music and collaborating with diverse artists. My commitment also extends to recording projects and endorsements that highlight my expertise and innovative approach to music.

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Work Experience

Flutist / Piccolo / Reed 1 at Prospect Musicals at Symphony Space
November 30, 2024 - August 24, 2025
Performed as Reed 1 flutist, bansuri player for the production "MAYA, The Musical" in New York City in November 2024.
Flutist / Piccolo / Alto Flute / Multiple Woodwinds at ACT of CT - "The Secret Garden"
December 31, 2023 - August 24, 2025
Performed as Reed 1 flutist and played piccolo, alto flute, panpipes, penny whistles, recorders, and clarinet during the 2023 season.
Flutist / Piccolo / Dizi / Asian Bamboo Flutes at White Plains Performing Arts Center - "Miss Saigon"
December 31, 2023 - August 24, 2025
Played Reed 1 flute, piccolo, dizi, bansuri, and other Asian bamboo flutes during the 2023 season.
Substitute Reed 1 Flutist / Alto Flute / Piccolo at The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene - "Fiddler On The Roof in Yiddish"
December 31, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Substitute flutist for Reed 1 flute, alto flute, and piccolo in multiple venues including The Museum of Jewish Heritage (2018), Stage 42 (2019-2020), and New World Stage 1 (2022).
Accompanist at Actors Temple - "Goodbye New York, The Musical"
December 31, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Accompanist for presentation during Compassion and Choices Candlelit Vigil with Broadway star Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin) in 2022.
Second Flute / Piccolo at Philharmonia Orchestra (New York, NY)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Performing second flute and piccolo with Philharmonia Orchestra from 2023 to present, including Carnegie Hall Zenkel Hall performance in February 2025.
Second Flute / Piccolo at Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
December 31, 2023 - August 24, 2025
Performed second flute and piccolo for Hill’s Concerto Competition in 2023.
Second Flute / Piccolo at Bronx Arts Ensemble
December 31, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Second flute and piccolo performance in 2022 season.
Principal Flute / Second Flute / Piccolo at The Opera Next Door, Brooklyn, NY
December 31, 2021 - August 24, 2025
Principal flute in 2021 with secondary roles on piccolo and second flute.
Principal Flute at Hiroshima International Opera and Academic Orchestra (Japan)
December 31, 2006 - August 24, 2025
Served as principal flute for the orchestra from 1996 to 2006.
Second Flute / Piccolo at Hiroshima Wind Ensemble Orchestra (Japan)
December 31, 2006 - August 24, 2025
Played second flute and piccolo from 1996 to 2006.
Flute / Alto Flute / Piccolo at NEA Jazz Master Chico Hamilton Group
December 31, 2014 - August 24, 2025
Performed on flute, alto flute, piccolo in the jazz group from 2009 to 2014.
Flute / Bansuri Player at Arturo O’Farrill - Resist and Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
December 31, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Performed flute and bansuri with the Latin Grammy-winning Arturo O’Farrill groups between 2017 and 2022.
Flute / Piccolo at MGQ with Strings
January 1, 2016 - Present
Flute and piccolo performer from 2016 to present.
Flute / Keyboard at Chiara Fasi Group
January 1, 2021 - Present
Band member performing flute and keyboard from 2021 to present.
Flute / Alto Flute at Cosmos Sunshine Rock Music Group
December 31, 2019 - August 24, 2025
Performed flute and alto flute from 2014 to 2019.
Flute / Piccolo and Vocal at Four Celtic Voices Nationwide Tour
December 31, 2018 - August 24, 2025
Flutist, piccolo player, and vocalist touring nationally from 2015 to 2018.
Flute / Penny Whistles at Erin Hill “Kate Bush Project”
December 31, 2023 - August 24, 2025
Performed flute and penny whistles in 2022-2023.
Flutist | Piccolo | Reed 1 at Prospect Musicals at Symphony Space
November 30, 2024 - August 24, 2025
Performed as Reed 1 flutist and bansuri player for the production of “MAYA, The Musical” in New York City in November 2024.
Flutist | Piccolo | Alto Flute | Panpipes | Penny Whistles | Recorders | Clarinet at The Secret Garden, ACT of CT
December 31, 2023 - August 24, 2025
Played a variety of woodwind instruments including flute and clarinet in the 2023 season at Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Flutist | Piccolo | Dizi | Bansuri | Asian Bamboo Flutes at Miss Saigon, White Plains Performing Arts Center
December 31, 2023 - August 24, 2025
Performed multiple flute and Asian bamboo flute parts during the 2023 season in White Plains, NY.
Substitute Flutist (Reed 1, Alto Flute, Piccolo) at The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene "Fiddler On The Roof in Yiddish"
December 31, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Served as substitute Reed 1 flutist covering alto flute and piccolo parts in multiple venues including The Museum of Jewish Heritage (2018), Stage 42 (2019-2020), and New World Stages (2022).
Accompanist at Goodbye New York, The Musical, Actors Temple
December 31, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Provided accompaniment for the 2022 presentation and candlelit vigil event with Broadway star Arielle Jacobs.
Second Flute | Piccolo at Philharmonia Orchestra, New York
January 1, 2023 - Present
Orchestral flutist frequently performing second flute and piccolo parts since 2023, including Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall scheduled for February 2025.
Second Flute | Piccolo at Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, New York
December 31, 2023 - August 24, 2025
Performed as second flute and piccolo including Hill’s Concerto Competition in 2023.
Second Flute | Piccolo at Bronx Arts Ensemble
December 31, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Contributed on second flute and piccolo during 2022.
Principal Flute at The Opera Next Door, Brooklyn, NY
December 31, 2021 - August 24, 2025
Held principal flute position in 2021.
Principal Flute at Hiroshima International Opera and Academic Orchestra, Japan
December 31, 2006 - August 24, 2025
Performed as principal flutist from 1996 to 2006.
Second Flute | Piccolo at Hiroshima Wind Ensemble Orchestra, Japan
December 31, 2006 - August 24, 2025
Performed second flute and piccolo parts from 1996 to 2006.
Flutist (Flute | Alto Flute | Piccolo) at NEA Jazz Master Chico Hamilton Group
December 31, 2014 - August 24, 2025
Performed and toured as flutist between 2009 and 2014.
Flutist (Flute | Bansuri) at Arturo O’Farrill "Resist"
December 31, 2019 - August 24, 2025
Performed flute and bansuri from 2017 to 2019 with this Latin Grammy-winning group.
Flutist at Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
December 31, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Performed flute from 2020 to 2022.
Flute | Piccolo at MGQ with Strings
January 1, 2016 - Present
Ongoing performances since 2016 to present.
Flute | Keyboard at Chiara Fasi Group
January 1, 2021 - Present
Ongoing performances with flute and keyboard since 2021 to present.
Flute | Alto Flute at Cosmos Sunshine Rock Music Group
December 31, 2019 - August 24, 2025
Performed from 2014 to 2019.
Flute | Piccolo | Vocalist at Four Celtic Voices - Nationwide Tour
December 31, 2018 - August 24, 2025
Performed flute, piccolo, and vocals on a nationwide tour from 2015 to 2018.
Flute | Penny Whistles at Erin Hill "Kate Bush Project"
December 31, 2023 - August 24, 2025
Performed flute and penny whistles from 2022 to 2023.

Education

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Qualifications

Endorsement Artist for Trevor James Flutes
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2025
Voting Member of Recording Academy (US)
January 1, 2022 - August 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization