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Celebrate Flute Fest 2025 with Us!

Join us on April 12, 2025, at Plymouth Congregational Church
for a day dedicated to the love of the flute.




Experience the flute like never before! Flute Fest, hosted annually by the UMFA, is a one-of-a-kind celebration that brings together world-class artists, rising stars, and passionate enthusiasts. Get ready for a day filled with vibrant music, exciting competitions, and a chance to connect with the heart of the flute community.

World-Class Guest Artist
Get ready to be blown away! Flute Fest is incredibly excited to welcome the phenomenal Patrick Tsuji, from the Minnesota Orchestra, as this year's guest artist! This Upper Midwest superstar will grace us with a breathtaking recital and share his incredible knowledge in a special masterclass (limited spaces available!).

Competitions (Click each category for more info)

Engaging Workshops & Performances
Enjoy a full day of recitals, discussions, and hands-on workshops. Bring your flute and join in, or simply sit back and be inspired by performances, including the Rising Stars Recital, featuring our youngest musicians.

Shop & Explore
Discover a fantastic selection of flutes, accessories, and sheet music from our exhibitors—perfect for players of all levels.

Come be part of our vibrant flute community! Whether you are there to play, learn, compete, or listen, Flute Fest has something for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there. Register now!



UMFA is excited to welcome Patrick Tsuji as the featured Guest Artist for Flute Fest 2025!

Patrick Tsuji was appointed second flute of the Minnesota Orchestra in 2022 by Music Director Thomas Søndergård. He previously held the position of assistant principal flute with the Omaha Symphony from 2019-2022. He was also a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.

Tsuji has participated in music festivals such as Yellow Barn, Pacific Music Festival, Music Academy of the West, Spoleto Festival USA, National Repertory Orchestra and Aspen Music Festival. He was a top prizewinner of the National Flute Association Young Artist Competition in 2016. He received his master’s degree from Rice University and bachelor’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Tsuji has studied with Jeanne Baxtresser and Leone Buyse.

UMFA Flute Fest 2025, Guest Artist Recital & Masterclass

Patrick Tsuji (The Minnesota Orchestra)

Saturday, April 12, 2025
Plymouth Congregational Church 
1919 La Salle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403


Registration Fees (advance registration)

  • Adult Member – $40
  • Senior Member (ages 55 and over) – $35
  • Student Member - $25
  • Non-Member - $60
  • Volunteer - $30 
    (Volunteer for 90 minutes at Flute Fest for a reduced entry fee. Our volunteer coordinator will contact you to schedule a shift.)

*Register by April 12th to receive advance registration pricing. Registration fees will increase by $10 on the day of the event.


Join or Renew Today!


For Exhibitors

The exhibit hall will be open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The fee for exhibitors is $50 (includes one 8-foot table). Additional tables are available for $25. You can register and pay for space at: https://www.umfaflutes.org/corporatepartners

Please contact president@umfaflutes.org with any questions.


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