in collaboration with Western Michigan University
SATURDAY February 22, 2025
Join us for the third annual Great Lakes Flute Festival! Flute players and enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in our third 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.
Great Lakes Flute Festival Registration
Online Registration Is Now Open Through February 18, 2025
Onsite registration opens February 22, 2025 at 8:00am.
Bring your flute and join the Great Lakes Flute Festival! This exciting event offers a unique chance to connect with Michigan’s vibrant flute community and beyond through interactive classes and performances. Explore a variety of flutes and music showcased by our featured vendors.
Embrace this exceptional opportunity to learn, connect, and perform with flutists from across the Great Lakes region. Immerse yourself in captivating solo and chamber performances, then join the festival flute orchestra—a rare chance to collaborate with professionals, students, young adults, and amateurs in an unforgettable musical experience.
The West Michigan Flute Association, in collaboration with the Great Lakes Flute Festival, proudly presents the annual Darlene Dugan Young Artist Competition and Masterclass Performers Competition, held during the Great Lakes Flute Festival at Western Michigan University.
2025 Darlene Dugan Young Artist Competition (ages 18–25): The final round will take place on February 22, 2025, during the festival.
2025 Masterclass Performers Competition (ages 18 and under): Finalists will have the incredible opportunity to perform for Dominique Kim, newly appointed principal flute of the Grand Rapids Symphony.
2025 Great Lakes Flute Festival Location:
Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
The Great Lakes Flute Festival is brought to you by the West Michigan Flute Association
Meet the Organizers!
No, this incredible event didn’t just appear out of thin air. Behind the scenes is a dedicated team working tirelessly to bring their vision to life. Their passion, creativity, and commitment make the Great Lakes Flute Festival an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
Clockwise from top left:
Dr. Abigail Walsh, Program Director; Melissa-Kay Grey, Artistic Director; Martha Matthews, Festival Conductor; and Rebecca VanDeWalker
Special thanks to our 2025 sponsors of the Great Lakes Flute Festival.
Your generous support plays a crucial role in making this event possible, and we are grateful for your commitment to the arts and community engagement. Thank you for being part of this celebration of music and culture.
