Great Lakes Flute Festival
Feb
22
8:30 AM08:30

Great Lakes Flute Festival

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Great Lakes Flute Festival

in collaboration with Western Michigan University

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2025

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.

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Great Lakes Flute Festival Proposal
Nov
10
12:01 AM00:01

Great Lakes Flute Festival Proposal

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Great Lakes Flute Festival Proposals

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

Submissions Due November 10, 2024

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WMFO/GLF Fall Concert
Nov
9
7:30 PM19:30

WMFO/GLF Fall Concert

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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

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Enduring Impact Concert
May
5
5:00 PM17:00

Enduring Impact Concert

Enduring impact

A concert in celebration of Darlene Dugan



featuring

The West Michigan Flute Orchestra and The Great Lakes Flutes Chamber Ensemble

Sunday May 5

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.


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WMFA Orchestra Concert: Latin Lingo
Nov
5
3:00 PM15:00

WMFA Orchestra Concert: Latin Lingo

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The West Michigan Flute Association

presents

Latin lingo

Sunday Nov. 5, 3:00pm

St. Mary’s Sanctuary

423 First St NW, Grand Rapids

West Michigan Flute Association Concert Tickets
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May
6
7:30 PM19:30

Spring Concert - Stained Glass

Stained Glass

The West Michigan Flute Association presents an assortment of unique sound, color and texture to create a visual stained glass.

Featuring guest artist

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.

Location:

Park Church sanctuary.

10 E Park Pl NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49053

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Aug
14
to Jan 28

Announcing the Premier Great Lakes Flute Festival

in collaboration with Grand Valley State University

SATURDAY JANUARY 28, 2023

9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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.

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Concert
Sep
18
12:00 PM12:00

Concert

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.

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