Portfolio Profile
WiltonOnyango
Projects
Work samples & projects
Silva Flute Orchestra
Kenya's first dedicated flute orchestra; provides collaborative performance opportunities, digital resource repository, and plans for a national flute academy.
Musicalmi (Bard Conservatory Project)
Masterclasses and workshops with Bard Conservatory students focusing on advanced flute techniques and contemporary music.
Global Impact Musician Capstone Project
Developed a proposal, development strategy, budget, and financial model for a five‑year career roadmap.
Capabilities
Tools & technologies
Career
Where the work happened
Junior Tutor
January 2022 — PresentArt of Music Foundation, Ghetto Classics
Provided comprehensive instruction in music theory, recorder, and flute to students ranging from beginner to intermediate levels. Developed and implemented curriculum aligned with the foundation's mission. Taught students from underserved communities in Korogocho. Designed lesson plans, organized flute section rehearsals and ensemble performances, mentored students in practice techniques and musical development, and served as a role model.
Principal Flute
January 2024 — PresentNairobi Orchestra
Lead the flute section of one of Kenya's premier professional orchestral ensembles, responsible for section leadership, interpretation decisions, and tonal concept. Perform as featured soloist and collaborate with principal players and conductor on artistic interpretation.
Member
January 2022 — PresentConservatoire Orchestra of Nairobi
Collaborated with professional and advanced student musicians, performed a wide-ranging symphonic repertoire, participated in regular rehearsals and public performances, and developed orchestral playing, sight‑reading, and ensemble musicianship.
Member
January 2021 — January 2022Kenya National Youth Orchestra (KNYO)
Selected through competitive audition, performed at national events, state functions, and ceremonies, and participated in intensive rehearsals under professional conductors.
Member
January 2018 — PresentGhetto Classics Orchestra
Founding community member, progressed from beginner to section leader, performed in community venues and touring productions, and contributed to concerts for visiting artists and international delegations.
Founder and Artistic Director
April 2025 — PresentSilva Flute Orchestra
Founded Kenya's first dedicated flute orchestra, selected repertoire, led rehearsals, conducted performances, designed programs, organized digital resource repository, and plan long‑term sustainability and academy development.
Cohort 1 Participant (Global Impact Musician)
August 2025 — June 2026Global Impact Circle Inc.
Engaged in weekly mentorship, monthly in‑person collaborative sessions, developed a five‑year career roadmap, built professional materials, completed a capstone project, and built skills in entrepreneurship, project management, and financial sustainability.
Participant
January 2023 — PresentBard Conservatory Project (Musicalmi)
Attended masterclasses and workshops by Bard Conservatory students, focusing on advanced flute techniques, musical expression, ensemble playing, and contemporary American conservatory teaching methods.
Background
Education & learning
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Baba Dogo Secondary School
Comprehensive Music Training (Recorder, Flute, Theory)
Art of Music Foundation, Ghetto Classics
Certificate of Completion – Global Impact Musician
Global Impact Circle Inc. & University of Wisconsin–Madison
Beyond the CV
Achievements, certs & more
Achievements
- 2025 Myrna Brown International Scholarship – First Kenyan recipient
- Selected as Cohort 1 Participant for Global Impact Musician program
