The Upper Midwest Flute Association is accepting member proposals to present in each year’s Flute Fest. 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. 

A current UMFA membership is required in order to submit a proposal.

Proposals will be accepted for the in-person Flute Fest in Saint Paul, MN on April 27th, 2024.

Examples of Proposals Accepted in recent years:

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 

2019

1. Paula Gudmundson - Swedish Women Composers: Featuring Works By Laura Netzel 
2. Stephanie Lupo - Finding Joy in Piccolo Playing 
3. Tim Lane - Integrating Multiple Layers of Breath

Please direct any questions about the request for proposals to UMFA President Maeve McGonigal 

Request for Proposals now open - March 1st