Canadian flutist Christian Paquette is currently studying with Marina Piccinini in the Graduate Performance Diploma program at the Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA.  He has also worked in flute repairs with Adam Workman, founder of Flutistry Boston.  He has frequently performed back in his hometown of Ottawa, Canada with the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Thirteen Strings Ensemble.  He was also the President of the Ottawa Flute Association from 2015 to 2017. Notable performances include appearances in the Music and Beyond Festival, recitals at the National Arts Centre Fourth Stage, Concerto performances with the University of Ottawa Symphony Orchestra (Ibert and Nielsen), and with the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra (Rodrigo).Christian is the recipient of numerous competition awards, such as a first prize at the Yale Gordon Competition, Canadian Music Competition, the National Music Festival, the NACO Bursary Competition and many others.  Christian has also studied with Paula Robison, Denis Bluteau, and Camille Churchfield.