Christopher Michael Wise, III, Flutist

Christopher Michael Wise III is currently 15 years old and is enrolled as a 10th grader in the Philadelphia School District. Constantly around different genres of music as a child, in Christopher’s toddler years he enjoyed singing with his family's gospel group and also took a great interest in playing the drums at the age of 3. Music has been the heart and soul of his family's legacy. 

Christopher was introduced to the flute at age 7 while attending the Ray and Joan Kroc Center and then became a contributing orchestral member of Tune Up Philly.

Christopher is currently a member of The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s Philadelphia Young Artist Orchestra (PYAO). As a Flautist/Piccoloist, Christopher has flourished over the years and because of his determination, hard work and dedication he has had the honor of playing with many ensembles such as Philadelphia Young Musician’s Orchestra (PYMO), Symphony in C Youth Orchestra of Southern New Jersey, Symphony in C Summer Camp (3 summers), The Philadelphia All-City Middle School Orchestra (2 years first chair), Kinhaven Music School Summer Camp in Weston, VT (4 summers), The Chamber Music Program at the Settlement Music School, Philadelphia International Music Festival, Interlochen Summer Music Festival Camp for Classical Music Performance and Composition in Interlochen, MI, and Curtis Summerfest. Christopher has also had the opportunity to study at The Philadelphia Clef Club, and has had the pleasure of taking masterclasses with Paula Robison (New England Conservatory), Emmanuel Pahud, Judy Mendenhall (Mannes School of Music - the new school), Jennifer Parker - Harley (University of SC), Tyler Menzel (New Geneva Sinfonia), Ray Chen (Australian Violinist), and Demarre McGill (Principle Flautist of the Seattle Symphony). 

Christopher has been mentored and trained throughout his musical journey thus far by Esther Chung, Elijah J. Thomas, Chelsea Meynig, and currently Susanna Loewy, Flautist and Music Entrepreneur.  Most recently, Christopher participated in a Masterclass with Philadelphia Orchestra Flautist, Olivia Staton.

Christopher has performed at some of the Tri-State Area’s premier events and locations such as The Ray and Joan Kroc Center, The Kimmel Center, The Philadelphia Union League for Gala Fund Raisers, Barnes Foundation, Historic Homes in Fairmount Park, Jazz Clef Club, 59th Street Baptist Church, Temple University’s Performing Arts Center, and he has had the opportunity to be apart of opening up for our Philadelphia Phillies.

Christopher is proud to be a member of the Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth (PMAY) as well as a Primavera Artist, two wonderful access organizations for young musicians in Philadelphia. He also participates in the Black Student Union at his high school as a Board Member in the role of Communication Outreach.

The summer of 2020 Christopher has auditioned and is awaiting results for “From The Top” to be a guest on NPR’s Radio Show. 

Christopher's musical aspirations are to allow himself opportunities to perform so he can enhance his gift. He foresees himself attending a college to study music, becoming one of the greatest musicians out of Philadelphia and someday sharing and teaching his talent to others.