DSU Flute Day

DSU Flute Day - Saturday, Date TBA 2020

Flute Day is taking a break in 2019. We'll be back in 2020 with exciting new ideas!

High school, junior college, and advanced middle school flutists are invited to join us for a day of flute clinics, performances, and rehearsals, culminating in a final group flute choir concert.

The 2018 Flute Day features guest artist Jennifer Whitehead, DSU professor of flute Dr. Shelley Collins, and flutemaker Erik Nugent.

Preregister, please!

March 2 Update

Registration fee ($40, cash/check) includes lunch & a DSU t-shirt.
Cash or checks only, please (no credit cards). Make checks out to “DSU Department of Music.”
Preregistration allows us to order t-shirts and meals), but we won't turn anyone away who wants to play! Late registrants may not be able to receive a t-shirt, but we'll do our best.

Flute Day 2020 Schedule

	All events will be held at the Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC) Campus map
9:00 a.m.	Registration - BPAC Lobby Coffee, juice, & breakfast snacks provided by Mu Phi Epsilon Parking is free on Saturdays
9:15 a.m.	Welcome & initial run through
10:00 a.m.	"The Flutemaker's Point of View" Presented by Nugent Flutes
10:45 am	Short break/try out flutes
11:00 a.m.	Rehearsal
11:30 a.m.	Masterclass with Jennifer Whitehead
12:00 p.m.	Rehearsal
12:30 p.m.	Lunch (cost covered in registration)
1:00 p.m.	Sectionals/rehearsals
2:00 p.m.	Faculty Performance - featuring Dr. Collins & Guest Artist (TBA), flutes Dr. Kumiko Shimizu, piano
3:15 p.m.	Final run-through (all participants)
4:45 p.m.	Get ready for concert
5:00 p.m.	Flute Choir Concert BPAC Recital Hall Featuring all student participants Free admission

Directions, Reminders, and Details:

Attending Flute Day? Here's what you need to know:

Have any flute friends who forgot to sign up? They may register on-site. I won't turn away anyone who wants to play flute!
Registration is at 9:00 am in the Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC) lobby. Mu Phi Epsilon will provide coffee, juice, and light breakfast snacks.
Rehearsal begins at 9:15 am. Bring your flute and any other flutes (piccolo, alto, bass) you might have. Don't forget to bring a pencil! Also, please bring a folding stand if you own one.
Parking is free in the BPAC parking lot on Saturdays.
Payment of $40 is due at registration unless it has already been mailed. We can accept checks or cash. (Sorry, no credit cards.) If possible, please have exact change.
Lunch is pizza; vegetarian options will be available.
Students are expected to be at all events/concerts from 9:00am-5:45pm unless other arrangements have been made. Parents and teachers are welcome to stay and observe or may enjoy Cleveland's charming downtown. The Faculty Recital will be at 2 pm. Additionally, all students will perform at the Final Concert at 5 pm.
Final Concert Attire: Flute Day t-shirt & choice of jeans, skirt, etc.
Nugent Flutes will be on hand with step-up flutes to try (or buy!). Please remove jewelry before trying flutes so that we protect these beautiful new instruments from scratches.
In case of emergency, the DSU Police number is 662-846-4155.
DSU is a tobacco-free campus.

Directions from Highway 61

Turn WEST onto West Sunflower/Hwy 8 (Walgreens on corner).
Drive west 1.2 miles.
You will come to the traffic light at the intersection of Hwy 8 and 5th Ave South. Don't turn--keep going west.
Take the next LEFT (turn South) onto campus. You are now on the Quad.
The BPAC is the first building on the right, with a sculpture garden out front.
More directions to campus are at http://www.deltastate.edu/about-dsu/maps-directions/
The BPAC is #18 on the campus map.

Bologna Performing Arts Center

Guest Artists

Guest Artist TBA