Lake Sylvia Flute Institute

Registration is due TODAY! Join us for a weekend of flute - we will explore flute technique, tone, ensemble playing through community centered workshops and playing opportunities.

Register before it is too late! https://www.lakesylviaflutecamp.org/adult-program

Deadline to join us this summer is quickly approaching! Register by June 1st to immerse yourself in a weekend of chamber music, flute choir and engaging workshops and discussions over topics such as practicing, breathing, sound production and more.

Joining us this year as guest faculty is Alicia McQuerrey (flute) from the The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Franco Holder (piano) from Interlochen Center for the Arts.

Register today! https://www.lakesylviaflutecamp.org/adult-program

LSFI Participants come together one weekend a year to build community through music. Together we expand our flute technique, explore how to bring more ease into our playing and connect with others who are as passionate about the flute as you are.

There's still time to join! Deadilne to register is June 1st. Find out more information and register at https://www.lakesylviaflutecamp.org/ .

The UMFA 30-day Practice Challenge starts TODAY! LSFI 2026 Adult Flute Retreat participants will get $30 off registration if they complete the 30-day challenge. Sign up today!

2026 Upper Midwest Flute Association 30-Day Practice-A-Thon Join me in supporting Upper Midwest Flute Association: https://go.rallyup.com/umfa

Flute Fest is coming up in a few weeks! Hope to see you there.

PS All the LSFI Directors are hosting sessions - come see us and find more about LSFI 2026 Adult Flute Retreat.

Guest Artist Masterclass Audition with Catherine Ramirez
Submission Deadline: March 22nd, 2026 at 11:59 PM
More info here: https://umfaflutes.org/MasterClassCompetition

Flutist, Catherine Ramirez will present a masterclass, featuring three winning performers of the Masterclass Competition (open to all ages).

2026 LSFI Adult Flute Retreat registration is now OPEN!

Join us from Friday, June 19th - Sunday, June 21st in a communty-focused, relaxed setting. Geared for adult flutists of all levels we offered chamber music opportunities geared towards your level, roundtable discussions about a variety of topics, performing opportunities and, of course, time to connect with other adult flutists!

This year we have TWO special guests - Alicia McQuerry (Flute, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra) and Franco Holder (Piano, Music Director at Interlochen).

Tuition is $300 for the full weekend and $120 for Saturday auditors.

Find out more information and register here: https://www.lakesylviaflutecamp.org/

Thank you to all our participants this year! We had a fantastic time and are already looking forward to next year.

Hear all the fantastic performers we had this year on our showcase concert below!

2025 LSFI Adult Flute Retreat Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

We're excited to announce that registration is now open to all! Our past attendees get the chance to register early and the spots are filling up fast. 🤗

We seek to keep our retreat intimate so that flutists can receive individualized attention through out the weekend. Because of that there are only 20 full weekend spots available and we filled up last year! Be sure to register soon to reserve your spot. Deadline is June 1st.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: We are officially back this year! Save the date for Friday, July 11 - 13th, 2025.

We're excited to partner with SPCM-SJSM (1619 Dayton Ave, Saint Paul, 55104) as our new venue. With ample free parking, one floor space for all our activities, social gathering space and steps away from fabulous coffee and restaurants it will help continue our mission of bringing flutists together in community.

Stay tuned for registration details and clinician announcements. You can stay up to date by joining our mailing list here: https://forms.gle/6nxVv3QCtUkz2vVS7.

Looking for a flute event this weekend? Check out this flute recital happening tomorrow!

PS Stay tuned for a save the date for 2025 LSFI Adult Flute Retreat!

Art Hounds recommend a flutist in Lakeville, a musical in St. Paul and jazz in Rochester Art Hounds recommend Coffee Concert at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, the musical “’Til Death” and the Thesis Beer Project.