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What We Offer:  We offer a range of opportunities for growth and connection, including performance platforms, educational resources such as workshops and masterclasses, and community-building events.

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2025-2026 UMFA Events

UMFA is excited to begin another inspiring year of events filled with performances,
learning and connections for flutists of all ages.

*Links will become available once events are open to register.

*Links will become available once events are open for registration

September

Flute and Piano Recital

Susan Schnasse
 (UMFA member), Flutist
John Jensen
, Pianist
 

Date: Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ,
2129 Commonwealth Avenue, Saint Paul, MN
Recital Program: Works by François Devienne, Amanda Harberg,
Alfredo Casella, and Eldin Burton. 
Reception to follow: All are invited.

ZOOM: The recital will also be available on ZOOM
by using the link on the church website. 
Go to sapucc.org and click “ZOOM” on the homepage. 

*A UFMA member community flute event.


October

Parlor Concert

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 

Time: 2pm - 4pm with reception to follow

Location: St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ 

2129 Commonwealth Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108


Participation open to all UMFA members

Ready to attend? Details here. 

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Flute, Cello and Harp Recital
All Women Composers

Barbara Leibundguth, Flute (former co-principal of the Minnesota Orchestra)
Laura Sewell, Cello
Andrea Stern, Harp

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

Location: Plymouth Congregational Church - Chapel
1919 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Free Admission

Featuring a world premiere by local composer
AJ Isaacson-Zvidzwa, and a suite inspired by Greek dances.

*Flute community event, not UMFA-sponsored.


November

Marathon Concert
Due to lack of venue availability, the Marathon Concert has been canceled.
We are planning to reschedule the event for November 2026.
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Parlor Concert

Date: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 

Time: 2pm - 3:30 pm 

Location: 
First Presbyterian Church
 512 3rd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Reception following

Participation open to all UMFA members

Ready to attend? Details here. 

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Baroque Flute and
Harpsichord Recital

Barthold Kuijken, traverso, Immanuel Davis, traverso with Donald Livingston, harpsichord

Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025 

Time: 7pm

Location: St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ 

2129 Commonwealth Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108

Tickets: $30 General, $20 UMFA members, $10 Students

Hear Barthold in his first Twin Cities performance since 
2018, a special program for two flutes and harpsichord.

*Flute community event, not UMFA-sponsored.


January

Parlor Concert

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Time: 1:00 -4:00 pm CDT

Location: Music Lab 

5161 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Participation open to all UMFA members
Reception following. 

Ready to attend? Details here. 



February

Flute Choir Showcase

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026

Time: 9am - 5pm

Location: Hill- Murray School

2625 Larpenteur Ave E, Maplewood, MN 55109


Ready to attend?  Details here. 



April

Flute Fest 2026

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Time: 8am - 6 pm

Location: Hill- Murray School

2625 Larpenteur Ave E, Maplewood, MN 55109


Interested?  Make a proposal here


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Parlor Concert

Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2025 

Time: 1:00-4:00 pm 

Location: 
Schubert Club

Thelma Hunter Recital Room
Downtown Saint Paul

2nd Floor SW Corner
75 Fifth Street West, Saint Paul, MN 55102


Reception following

Come early and visit the Schubert Club Museum 

Participation open to all UMFA members

Ready to attend? Details here. 



May

Low Flutes Retreat with Chris Potter

Christine Potter is conducting the retreat. 

Date: Thursday, May 14 - Sunday, May 17, 2026

Time: TBD 

Location: TBD

Ready to attend?  Details here. 


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