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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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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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Flutes in the Park #3 - FULL (only waitlist available)
Oct
10
11:00 AM11:00

Flutes in the Park #3 - FULL (only waitlist available)

Join us at 1800 Greenly Street, Grandville, MI for playing fun music with your flute friends! RSVP

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Flutes in the Park #2 FULL(only waitlist available)
Sep
26
11:00 AM11:00

Flutes in the Park #2 FULL(only waitlist available)

  • 1800 Greenly Street Grandville, MI, 49418 United States (map)
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Join us at 1800 Greenly Street, Grandville, MI for playing fun music with your flute friends! RSVP

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Flutes in the Park #1
Sep
12
11:00 AM11:00

Flutes in the Park #1

Join us at 1800 Greenly Street, Grandville, MI for playing fun music with your flute friends! RSVP

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Great Lakes Flutes Audition Season - Now Open
Aug
13
to Aug 31

Great Lakes Flutes Audition Season - Now Open

Great Lakes Flutes Audition Season - Now Open

Interested in joining the advanced small ensemble? The Great Lakes Flutes Ensemble is an audition based ensemble. Members are required to audition annually.

Schedule your audition with Director, Julie Sooy and download audition materials.

Look forward to the upcoming season!

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