West Michigan Flute Association

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Press & Highlights

WMFA Commissions:

David Wells, Tag 1997

David Wells, Caterpillar, 2004

Darlene Dugan, Reflections on Bonnie Doon, 2005

Valerie Coleman, Pontchartrain, 2011

Jenni Brandon, America Belongs to Us, 2015

Theo Ndawillie II, Not The End, 2017, World Premiere

Theo Ndawillie II, A Hoax, 2018

Emily Brown, Entanglements, 2018

Jonathan Cohen, Blueshift Red, 2019

Kelly Via, Meditation on Abide with Me, 2021 commissioned with a grant from the Timothy J. Pennings Advised Fund of the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, 2021

David Wells, Triptych for 10 Voice Flute Choir, To Honor the Memory of Emily Brown, 2024

David Wells, Sicilienne for Cheryl, 2007 NFA Convention performance 2015

Darlene Dugan, Flint Hills Memories 2008 ‘Cross the Wide Missouri, Audio CD

Kelly Via, ‘Cross the Wide Missouri 2008 ‘Cross the Wide Missouri, Audio CD

Matt H. Doran, Variations and Scherzo 2010 ‘Cross the Wide Missouri, Audio CD

Richard Cerchia, Titania’s Dreams, 1999 On MichiganFluteLegends, Audio CD

David L. Wells, Ballgames, 2000 On MichiganFluteLegends, Audio CD

Catherine McMichael, Legend of Sleeping Bear, 2003 On MichiganFluteLegends, Audio CD

Kelly Via, Remembrances, 2011

Ken Kreuzer, Crossroads 2012 ‘Cross the Wide Missouri, Audio CD

Kathleen Mayne, Royal Concerto for Flute Quartet and Flute Orchestra, 2013 ‘Cross the Wide Missouri, Audio CD

David Wells, Rondo for Otto & Marie, for Flutes and Alphorns, by David L. Wells, 2013
David Wells, Dugie’s Rag, 2016

Mayne, Mountain Grandeur, 2019

WMFA Commissions:

David Wells, Tag 1997

Richard Cerchia, Titania’s Dreams, 1999 On MichiganFluteLegends, Audio CD

David L. Wells, Ballgames, 2000 On MichiganFluteLegends, Audio CD

Catherine McMichael, Legend of Sleeping Bear, 2003 On MichiganFluteLegends, Audio CD

David Wells, Caterpillar, 2004

Darlene Dugan, Reflections on Bonnie Doon, 2005

David Wells, Sicilienne for Cheryl, 2007 NFA Convention performance 2015

Darlene Dugan, Flint Hills Memories 2008 ‘Cross the Wide Missouri, Audio CD

Kelly Via, ‘Cross the Wide Missouri 2008 ‘Cross the Wide Missouri, Audio CD

Matt H. Doran, Variations and Scherzo 2010 ‘Cross the Wide Missouri, Audio CD

Valerie Coleman, Pontchartrain, 2011

Kelly Via, Remembrances, 2011

Ken Kreuzer, Crossroads 2012 ‘Cross the Wide Missouri, Audio CD

Kathleen Mayne, Royal Concerto for Flute Quartet and Flute Orchestra, 2013 ‘Cross the Wide Missouri, Audio CD

David Wells, Rondo for Otto & Marie, for Flutes and Alphorns, by David L. Wells, 2013

Jenni Brandon, America Belongs to Us, 2015

David Wells, Dugie’s Rag, 2016

Theo Ndawillie II, Not The End, 2017, World Premiere

Theo Ndawillie II, A Hoax, 2018

Emily Brown, Entanglements, 2018

Jonathan Cohen, Blueshift Red, 2019

Mayne, Mountain Grandeur, 2019

Kelly Via, Meditation on Abide with Me, 2021 commissioned with a grant from the Timothy J. Pennings Advised Fund of the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, 2021

Catherine McMichael, The Beacon, 2024- World Premiere May 05, 2024 West Michigan Flute Orchestra presents, “The Beacon” by Catherine McMichael, directed by Julie Sooy

David Wells, Triptych for 10 Voice Flute Choir, To Honor the Memory of Emily Brown, 2024

Interested in writing for WMFA

Collaboration with composers lies at the very heart of WMFA’s identity, deeply anchored in Darlene Dugan’s pioneering vision of a grand flute orchestra. This ensemble is celebrated for its profound tonal richness, vibrant sonority, and exceptional technical prowess, all of which together provide an expressive canvas for composers’ imaginations and creativity to flourish.

We invite you to submit your own work or proposal for consideration, providing specific guidelines and timelines to ensure clarity throughout the process. We are excited to review your creative ideas and look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you!

New Commission in Memory of our Friend and Director, Julie Sooy

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