Saxophonist Seychelle Dunn-Corbin and Flutist Adrienne Baker came together in February 2016, both passionate about works for winds and their accessibility to audiences and musicians alike. Through research, transcription and commission, they have exposed audiences to America's diverse legacy, whether it be cutting new contemporary music, championing the works by women or works by people of color.

Since their beginnings in the Greater Boston Area, NorthStar Duo has worked to expand the repertoire of their unorthodox instrumentation, showcasing the artistic and expressive capabilities of woodwind instruments. NorthStar Duo has given concerts in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York in addition to the Boston Sculptors Gallery, The Boston Copley Library in the Courtyard, as well as the group’s alma mater Longy School of Music. Through commission and call for scores, they have premiered works written specifically for them and their instrumentation, including Spirituals for Wind Duo by Anthony R. Green, Save One Life, You Save the World Entire by Aaron Jay Myers, and The Sky Is Green by Eliza Gelinas.

Believing in community and holding space, this past year saw the first year of their podcast “NorthStar Duo and Keeping Score”, a monthly podcast where they discuss current and historical contributions of musicians of color to the western canon of historic and traditional performance. Guests have included educator and administrator Jammie Phillips, Grammy Nominated flutist Kim Scott, and Educator and entrepreneur Alissa Gittens.

Future projects will include more commissions for their unorthodox, yet groovy, pairing as they continue to explore the full breadth of possibilities for their instruments. To learn more about NorthStar Duo, or to work with us, please contact us at northstarduo@gmail.com