On behalf of the West Michigan Flute Association and the Great Lakes Flute Festival (GLFF) Planning Committee, we invite you and your students to participate in the 2027 Great Lakes Flute Festival, taking place on Saturday, January 23, 2027, at Western Michigan University.
The Great Lakes Flute Festival is designed to bring together flutists, teachers, performers, and music educators from across the region for a day of learning, performance, collaboration, and community. Our goal is to create meaningful opportunities for flutists of all ages and levels while strengthening the flute community throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
For our 2027 festival, we are especially excited to offer a variety of Youth Opportunities designed for flutists between the ages of 12 and 25:
Youth Opportunities
Masterclasses with Professor Allison Parramore and Yukie Ota — Ages 12–25
Flute Choir Reading Session — Ages 12–25
3rd Darlene Dugan Young Artist Competition, with cash prizes for winners — Ages 18–25
“Drop the Beat” Workshop with Dr. James Thompson— All Ages
Applications Are Now Open
Applications for the masterclasses and the 3rd Darlene Dugan Young Artist Competition are now available.
Application Link: https://forms.gle/nHfe1X4uXJRtRvbm9
We encourage you to share this opportunity with your students and any young flutists who may be interested in participating. The deadline to apply for the masterclasses or competition is November 30, 2026.
Festival Registration
Information regarding festival registration, fees, and the complete festival schedule will be sent out soon. Please stay tuned for additional announcements and updates.
In the meantime, we invite you to follow the Great Lakes Flute Festival and West Michigan Flute Association on Facebook and Instagram, and visit our website for the latest information.
We would love to have your students and your school music programs represented at GLFF 2027. Your support as a music educator is essential in helping us connect young musicians with valuable opportunities for artistic growth, mentorship, performance, and community. Thank you for supporting young musicians and for helping us continue to build a strong and vibrant flute community in West Michigan and beyond.
We look forward to welcoming you and your students to the Great Lakes Flute Festival 2027!