Request for Proposals

The Upper Midwest Flute Association is accepting member proposals to present at Flute Fest 2025 held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 12th, 2025.

Flute Fest is an opportunity for flutists of all ages and ability levels to learn more about playing the flute. We welcome performers and presenters of all backgrounds and will give preference to proposals that are interactive, appeal to a broad audience, and welcome and highlight the contributions of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, and other marginalized populations in our flute community. 

Applications will be accepted through February 1st, 2025. A current UMFA membership is required in order to submit a proposal.

Examples of Proposals Accepted in recent years:

2024

1. Ligia Verduga - Ecuadorian Academic Flute Repertoire Music

2. Janet Heukeshoven- Yes You Can : Improvisation for All!

3. Julie Johnson - Flute Looping! - Exploring amplified flute with effects & looping pedals

2023

1. Wendy Williams - How to Play Well with Others, Lessons from 40 years in the Orchestra
2. Elizabeth Robinson - Flute Ensemble as an Extension of Flute Teaching
3. Barb Leibundguth - Feld and Farrenc 

2022

1. Ming-Hui Lin: The Flute and Guitar Music of Dr. José Manuel Lezcano
2. Jeiran Hassan - Songs from the Land of Fire: Azerbaijani Flute Music
3. Michael Charette - Tales of Laughing Fox

2021

1. Paul Edmund-Davies: Beating the Bugs!
2. Rose Bishop - A Flutist’s Guide to the Voxman Etudes
3. Francesca Leo - Giving Your Practice Session A Wellness Makeover

2020

1. Carol Gilkey - Alternative Practice Approach Carol Gilkey
   
2. Deb Harris - Shop Local: Support Your Local Composer
   
3. Michael Abresch - Beginning Jazz Improvisation 

Please direct any questions about the request for proposals to UMFA President at president@umfaflutes.org

Request for Proposals now open