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 both the in-person Flute Fest in Minneapolis on April 2, 2022 and the Flute Fest Prelude series, which will be held online for Flute Fest attendees on multiple dates TBD between March 21 and 31, 2022.

Examples of Proposals Accepted in recent years:

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 Tara Meade 

2022 submissions open December 1