Join the West Michigan Flute Association and Great Lakes Flutes Chamber Ensemble for the final event of the 2024-2025 season.
in collaboration with Western Michigan University
Proposals Open Late September
Join us for the third annual Great Lakes Flute Festival Saturday, February 22, 2024! Flute players and enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in our second festival held at Western Michigan University. Presenters, performers, and attendees will have wide-ranging opportunities to engage through networking, hands-on classes, workshops, and performances.
Registration Deadline: December 1, 2024
Learn more about the Great Lakes Flute Festival at
Calling all flutists! We invite you to share your unique talents and specialties at our third Great Lakes Flute Festival, held at Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan on February 22, 2025. The stage is open to diverse session formats, and we are especially eager to receive participatory proposals that incorporate audience engagement.
Whether you're a solo performer, part of an ensemble, or have an innovative workshop to share, this festival celebrates all aspects of flute music. We encourage you to showcase your expertise, engage the audience, and create a memorable experience together.
We humbly reflect on the incredible success of the second Great Lakes Flute Festival at Hope College which drew over 200 attendees. Now, as we eagerly anticipate the third annual event, we extend a warm invitation for you to join us and make it even more exceptional. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to become an integral part of our Flute Festival's vibrant community. Submit your proposals now and let's make this event an unforgettable celebration of flute music and collaboration!
Apply to present or perform at the Great Lakes Flute Festival
Join the West Michigan Flute Orchestra and Great Lakes Flutes for
WINDBORNE: echos from around the world
Saturday November 9, 2024 | 7:30 PM
10 East Park Place Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI
featuring
The West Michigan Flute Orchestra and The Great Lakes Flutes Chamber Ensemble
2nd Reformed Church
225 E Central Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464
Enduring Impact concert celebrates the life Darlene Dugan with a premier of a newly commissioned piece by Catherine McMichael for Darlene from her students and friends.
The memorial Concert will take place on May 5, at 5pm at Second Reformed Church in Zeeland, Michigan. (225 E. Central Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464).
A newly commissioned work by Catherine McMichael in honor of Darlene will be performed at this concert. We would like to invite Darlene's many friends, students, and coworkers to participate in the commissioning of this work. This three movement flute orchestra work will reflect aspects we all know and love about Darlene, while keeping with her Irish Heritage.
If you would like to be a part of Darlene Dugan's memorial commission, please consider participating with a donation to the West Michigan Flute Association. In the memo section please write, “Darlene Dugan Commission”. If you prefer to send a check, contact wmfaflute@gmail.comfor instructions.
A piece for lifelong friend of Darlene and the West Michigan Flute Association, Emily Brown, will also be premiered. This piece, by Dave Wells, celebrates the life of Emily Brown. You can participate in this commission in the same way.
Plan to join us for this concert. If you would like to play in this memorial concert, please contact Julie Sooy at wmfaflute@gmail.com.
Park Church
Grand Rapids, Michigan
presents
St. Mary’s Sanctuary
423 First St NW, Grand Rapids
Rehearsal will be at Catholic Central High School, 319 Sheldon Blvd. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM.
The concert will be at the Grand Rapids Art Museum Indoor Classical stage, 101 Monroe Center St. NW, Grand Rapids from 2:00 until 3:00 PM
The West Michigan Flute Association presents an assortment of unique sound, color and texture to create a visual stained glass.
Elizabeth West, organ
Compositions by Sonny Burnette, Ladd McIntosh, Johann Sebastian Bach, Jennifer Higdon, Francesco Camuglia, Lisa Lemay, Jose` Pablo Moncayo and David De La Mora.
Rehearsal at the Park Church sanctuary. 10 E Park Pl NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49053
Rehearsal will be at the Park Church sanctuary. 10 E Park Pl NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49053
GLF Rehearsal from 9-10
WMFA Rehearsal from 10:15-12:15.
Rehearsal location will be St Mary’s church in the family center. 423 First St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
GLF Rehearsal from 9-10
WMFA Rehearsal from 10:15-12:15.
Rehearsal location will be St Mary’s church in the family center. 423 First St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
GLF Rehearsal from 9-10
WMFA Rehearsal from 10:15-12:15.
Rehearsal location will be St Mary’s church in the family center. 423 First St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
GLF Rehearsal from 9-10
WMFA Rehearsal from 10:15-12:15.
Rehearsal location will be St Mary’s church in the family center. 423 First St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
GLF Rehearsal from 9-10
WMFA Rehearsal from 10:15-12:15.
Rehearsal location will be St Mary’s church in the family center. 423 First St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
GLF Rehearsal from 9-10
WMFA Rehearsal from 10:15-12:15.
Rehearsal location will be St Mary’s church in the family center. 423 First St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Join us for the Premiere Great Lakes Flute Festival, Saturday January 28. This event is in partnership with Grand Valley State University. Flute Specialists is the corporate sponsor.
The concert will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church (2700 Fulton St. SE Grand Rapids).
Great Lakes Flute Festival Call for Proposals. Deadline November 5, 2022
in collaboration with Grand Valley State University
Experience the premiere Great Lakes Flute Festival Saturday, January 28, 2023! Flute players and enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in our first festival with GVSU. Presenters, performers, and attendees will have a wide-ranging opportunity to engage through networking, hands-on classes, workshops, and performances.
The West Michigan Flute Association 2022 Youth Competition.
The recording session will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids. Rehearsal and recording will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The concert will take place at Lawrence St. Park Amphitheater in Zeeland. Rehearsal will be held from 9:30-11:30 AM, with the concert starting at 12:00 PM. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the event in the shelter! Cake will be available as WMFA begins to celebrate its 30th year.
