DSU Flute Day: Saturday, April 9, 2022  

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.

Pre-register today! 

Registration Info

  • Registration fee ($40, cash/check) includes lunch & a DSU t-shirt. Scholarships available -- contact Dr. Collins.
  • 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 might not be able to receive a t-shirt, but we'll do our best.

Flute Day 2022 Schedule

All times subject to change. 
 
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 
Parking is free on Saturdays
9:15 a.m. 
​Welcome, warmups, & initial run through ​
10:00 a.m.
Presentation: Ms. Johnson
10:30 a.m.
Short break
10:45 a.m.
Rehearsal
11:15 a.m.
Masterclass with Ms. Johnson
12:00 p.m.
Rehearsal
12:30 p.m.
Lunch (cost covered in registration)
1:00 p.m.
Sectional/rehearsal
2:00 p.m.
Faculty Performance
​Free admission
3:00 p.m.
Final run-through (all participants)
4:00 p.m.
Flute Choir Concert
BPAC Recital Hall
Featuring all student participants
​Free admission
4:45 p.m.
Dismissal

Directions from Highway 61

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

Guest Artist: Rose Johnson

ROSE V. JOHNSON, a freelance solo and chamber ensemble musician, has been performing and teaching music since childhood. Rose received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Instrumental Music Performance, with an emphasis in flute, from Northern Arizona University and her Master of Music degree from the University of Washington. Her mentors include Erich Graf, Philip Swanson and Felix Skowronek.
 
     Rose is a member of the Ladies’ Quintessential Quintet, Compass Winds, Peregrine Rose Trio, has formerly been Principal Flute of the Ensign Symphony & Chorus and Northwest Symphony Orchestra, and has been a member of the National Flute Association's Professional Flute Choir in 2008, and 2010-2019.
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     Rose maintains a private studio, works with youth chamber ensembles and has coached with the Seattle Youth Symphony's Summer Music program, Music Northwest Youth Chamber Summer program, the Evergreen Philharmonic and the Eastside Youth Concert Band. Rose is a founder of Collaborative Musicians’ Project and has served on the boards of the National Flute Association’s Performance Health Committee, the Seattle Flute Society, Silver Flight Ensembles and Foundation, and the Federal Way Arts Commission. 

Details & Expectations

Registration
9:00 am in the Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC) lobby. Coffee, water, and light breakfast snacks provided.​
Bring
A flute (optional: piccolo, alto, bass)
The Pencil You Always Bring to Rehearsal​
Parking
Free in the BPAC lot on Saturdays
Payment
$40 due at registration. Cash or checks. Sorry, no credit cards. Limited scholarships available; contact Dr. Collins.
Lunch
Provided. Let us know about allergies/dietary requests at check-in.
Final Concert Attire
Flute Day t-shirt & choice of jeans, skirt, etc.
Student Expectations
Students are expected to be at all events/concerts from 9:00am-4:45pm unless other arrangements have been made. Students may not leave the BPAC without an adult. Cell phones should be put away. Parents and teachers are welcome to stay and observe or may enjoy Cleveland's charming downtown.
Performance
All students are expect to perform at the Final Concert at ​4pm. 
Emergencies
DSU Police: 662-846-4155
 
DSU is a smoke-free campus.