Jeff Harley

Jeff Harley is a freelance flutist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He frequently performs with the Des Moines Symphony, and has performed with the Erie Philharmonic as guest Principal Flute, Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Opera, and the Sioux City Symphony. He is also a returning musician of the Viva Bach Peterborough Festival in Peterborough, NH. He has earned artistic recognition, including a 2nd prize at the San Francisco Flute Society Solo Competition in 2019 and 2nd place at the Auburn Symphony Young Artist Competition in 2016. Jeff has the honor of being a Haynes Young Artist which he was invited to join the esteemed roster in 2023.
 Jeff is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Music where he earned his Master of Music in Flute Performance under the guidance of Alberto Almarza. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from California State University, Long Beach, studying with Dr. John Barcellona. Additional teachers he has studied with included Tom Candlish, Laurel Zucker, and Diana Morgan.​
 Jeff plays on his Custom 14k gold Haynes flute with a 19.5k gold N cut headjoint.