Founded in Chicago in 1981 by flutist, Dr. Julie Koidin, A Touch of Class Ensembles has performed its special music at corporate functions and family celebrations. Headed by concert flutist, Julie Koidin, A TOUCH OF CLASS ENSEMBLES is now based in Austin, Texas and features musicians from Austin’s most prestigious musical organizations.
From a rich palette of many instruments including flutes, strings, guitar, piano, harp, trumpet and vocalists, A TOUCH OF CLASS ENSEMBLES can create the perfect musical atmosphere for any occasion. And to delight every taste – our repertoire includes Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical selections, as well as jazz standards, show tunes, holiday and ethnic music.
Add the talent, versatility and experience offered by A TOUCH OF CLASS ENSEMBLES. We specialize in customizing programs and instrumental combinations to create a lasting impression of elegance for any event.
*WEDDING CEREMONIES & RECEPTIONS
*CORPORATE FUNCTIONS
*HOLIDAY PARTIES
*ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
*BIRTHDAY PARTIES
*PUBLIC & PRIVATE RECITALS
*BAR MITZVAHS
Julie Koidin, Founder, Director & Flutist
Julie Koidin is a classically trained flutist who has her master’s and doctoral degrees in flute performance from Northwestern University. She is a 7-time Fulbright fellow, teaching US Repertoire for flute in Brazil (2002, 2014-2015); Norway (2005); New Zealand (2006); Serbia (2008); Sweden (2011); and Ecuador (2016).
As Director of A Touch of Class Ensembles she performs with other classical and jazz musicians of the highest caliber in the Chicago area. String musicians (violin, viola, cello and bass) play with the major orchestras in the Chicago area, including Lyric Opera and Chicago Sinfonietta.
The guitarists and pianists with whom she performs are excellent performers in both “classical” and “jazz” styles, some in Brazilian music as this genre is a speciality of Dr. Koidin.
Dr. Koidin consults with all interested clients to determine the best match of instrumentation for your event. Not only the type of instruments and/or vocalists, but the quantity, as this is often a consideration as well. For more information on Julie Koidin, please see full bio at this link.