Flute Fest 2025
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 with guest artist Patrick Tsuji Saturday, April 12, 2025 Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 La Salle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403  Registration Fees (advance registration)
* 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 $5 on the day of the event. All Flute Fest events require a current UMFA membership plus event registration. Click below to learn about all the benefits of membership, or to renew.
Flute Fest is an annual UMFA event dedicated to our love of the flute. Each year we feature an inspiring guest artist, and host the final rounds of the Young Artist Competition and Laudie Porter Memorial Scholarship Competition for junior high and high school students. There are also masterclasses, discussions and workshops, as well as opportunities for participation, so bring your flute! It is a fabulous day to shop for flutes and flute music from our many knowledgeable exhibitors. Those who prefer to spend the day listening, will delight in the concerts and recitals, including our Rising Stars Recitals, dedicated to our youngest students. Join our flute community! We welcome all ages and ability levels to join us! |
For Exhibitors: The exhibit hall will be open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The fee for exhibitors is $50 (includdes 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 outreach@umfaflutes.org with any questions. |