CanAmerican Flute Symposium &
Young Artist Competition

July 29 – 31, 2022

The CanAmerican Flute Symposium was established to unify and inspire flute communities across Canada and America.

This Symposium and Young Artist Competition, running virtually from July 29 – 31, 2022, will include flute and piccolo masterclass opportunities with symposium founders Susan Hoeppner and Jeffery Zook and a series of workshops from renowned guest artists. Application information is available, click on the buttons below to learn more and apply.

Apply in advance by June 15, 2022 to be considered as a performer for the symposium. Scholarships are available. All applicants will be notified of results by June 29, 2022.

Schedule of Symposium Events

Friday, July 29, 2022:

  • 9:30am Eastern – “7 Tips to Best Utilize Your Breathing” with Jacinthe Forand
  • 10:30am – “Making Meaningful Musical Moments” A Masterclass on Open Solo Repertoire with Susan Hoeppner
  • 1pm – Social Lunch
  • 2pm – “La Belle Flûte: Exploring the French School of Flute Playing”  (How our history and traditions began) with Ransom Wilson

Saturday, July 30, 2022:

  • 9:30am – “My Approach to Playing Beethoven Orchestral Excerpts” with Joanna G’froerer
  • 10:30am – Powerful Piccolo Fundamentals through Repertoire: A Piccolo Masterclass with Jeffery Zook
  • 1pm – Social Lunch
  • 2pm – A Panel Discussion with Jeanne Baxtresser

Sunday, July 31, 2022:

  • 9:30am – 24 Melodious Warmups: Warmups can be FUN! with Joan Sparks
  • 10:30am – “Blowing Down Tubes for a Living: The Portfolio Career Flutist” with Gareth McLearnon
  • 1pm – Social Lunch
  • 2pm – Competition Winners Announcement

Application for Performers | Young Artist Competition | Auditor Registration

Visit canamericanflutesymposium.org for more information.

Questions about the symposium? Contact us at canamflutesymposium@gmail.com

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