Specialized in the classical repertoire, Brazilian flutist Júlio Zabaleta has been an active musician in United States and Brazil. Zabaleta earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Federal University of Pelotas (Brazil) under the guidance of Professor Raul Costa d’ Avila, and his Master of Music Performance degree under the tutelage of Christina Jennings. Through his academic education, Zabaleta had the opportunity to further his studies at Tilburg University (The Netherlands), receiving a full scholarship from the Brazilian foundation CAPES in 2013. During his Master’s program Zabaleta was Teaching Assistant at the College of Music and member of the Graduate Woodwind Quintet at the CU Boulder University. In addition to his academic studies, he has performed in masterclasses with Emmanuel Pahud, Sir James Galway, Ransom Wilson, Lorna McGhee, Michel Bellavance and recently was awarded Second Prize at the 2017 Ekstrand Memorial Performance Competition. Zabaleta has attended many international music festivals in Brazil and abroad and has been playing as flutist/piccoloist in chamber music groups, orchestras and opera productions. Currently, Júlio Zabaleta is a member of the OSESP (São Paulo Orchestra) Academy, under the guidance of Cláudia Nascimento.