Drake University Flute Day

November 9, 2024

The Drake University Flute Day is designed to attract mainly high school flutists, but also their instructors and other flutists from the area.

Guests: Kelly Via & Keith Hanlon

Registration: Students/area flutists interested in participating in the Drake University Flute Day are required to pay a $5 registration fee through Eventbrite. Please follow this link to register for Drake University Flute Day.

For any questions regarding the Drake University Flute Day, please email Dr. Leslie Marrs.

Schedule:

• 9:00am-10:00am: Check-In/Registration
• 10:00am: Flute Choir Reading Session
  • Students/area flutists will have the opportunity to work with flutist and composer Kelly Via. Please bring flutes, piccolos, and low flutes!
• 11:00am: Basics of Repair & Maintenance
  • Students/area flutists will have the opportunity to work with flutist and repair expert Keith Hanlon.
• 12:00pm: Lunch
  • Pizza will be provided for all participants.
• 1:00pm: Flute Choir Rehearsal
  • Rehearsal will be under the direction/coaching of Kelly Via. Please bring flutes, piccolos, and low flutes. Music that is rehearsed during this session will be performed at the closing recital.
• 2:00pm: Coachings/Mini Tour
  • Opening times for coachings with Dr. Leslie Marrs.
  • Mini tour of Harmon Fine Arts Center with current student flutists.
• 3:00pm: Flute Choir Recital