Daniel Pardo, D.M.A

Interim Department Head & Associate Professor
Flute
Phone: (936) 261-3336
Email: dapardo@pvamu.edu

Daniel Pardo is an award-winning flutist, composer, producer, and educator whose artistry blends classical mastery, jazz improvisation, and Latin American traditions with global influences and technology. His 2024 album Ese Momento, a re-imagining of Latin American boleros, earned two Gold Medals from the Global Music Awards and the Absolute First Prize and Innovation Award at the Beethoven International Competition UK.

A Yamaha Performing Artist and member of the Texas Touring Roster, Daniel has performed and recorded with Grammy-winning producers K.C. Porter (Santana, Ricky Martin) and J.B. Eckl (Santana, En Vogue), as well as acclaimed artists including saxophonist Jeff Coffin, violinist Karen Briggs, and ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. His performances have been featured at the Silkroad Global Musician Workshop, World Flute Society Convention, International Low Flutes Festival, Opera Maya International Festival, and National Flute Association Convention Gala concerts.

Daniel currently serves as Associate Professor of Flute and Interim Department Head of Music and Theatre at Prairie View A&M University, where he combines performance excellence with educational leadership. He serves as Program Chair for the 2026 National Flute Association Convention in Portland, OR.

With appearances on more than 40 recordings, Daniel is also a sought-after producer, arranger, and mixing/mastering engineer for orchestral, jazz, and world music projects in the U.S. and Europe. For more information, please visit www.danielpardo.com.