Flute Day

For: Flutists ages 11 and above and all abilities (Middle school students should be accompanied by an adult)
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Guest Artist Recital: 5:00pm – Free to the public
Where: Kimbrough Music Building at Washington State University, Pullman
Admission: Free, donations welcome

Schedule

9:30AM Registration Opens
10AM Tone & Technique Workshops
11AM Orchestral Excerpts Masterclass
12PM Lunch (on your own)
1PM – 3PM Guest Master Class
3:30PM Flute Choir Reading Sessions
4:30PM Flute Choirs Performance
5PM Guest Artist Recital

Guest Artist

Erika Boysen

Flutist and pedagogue, Erika Boysen, is a leading innovator within interdisciplinary performance. Particularly known for her uniquely evocative collaborations including movement, singing and acting, Boysen uses these forms of creative expression both in performance and as a method for teaching artistic concepts. For her demonstrative expertise and virtuosic performance, she has been invited to Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, and to over a dozen US states to perform in recitals, teach master classes, and lead creative workshops.

In addition to her primary position as Assistant Professor of Flute at UNCG, Boysen has had other faculty positions of note. She served on the faculty of Interlochen’s Arts Camp and Arts Academy as well as the Atlantic Music Festival in Maine.

A native of Iowa, Erika Boysen is based in Greensboro, North Carolina. She received her Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Michigan, where her dissertation recitals featured collaborations with spoken word, dance, and visual art. Further education comes from the New England Conservatory and University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She is grateful to her former teachers, who include Amy Porter, Paula Robison, Dr. Tadeu Coelho, Dr. Kimberly Helton, and Mark Sparks.

Travel Info

The WSU website provides a lot of information to help you with planning your travel. Hotel, transportation, and parking information can be found at Visit & Explore.

Lunch Hour

Lunch will be on your own during the noon hour. There are several local places that are easy to walk to where you can purchase a lunch. A list of options will be available at the registration table.

Parking

The weekend allows for a little more freedom with regards to parking. There are several locations available for parking near Kimbrough Music Building. Parking in the Terrell Library, Smith Center, and Fine Arts garages are recommend due to your ability to pay via phone app. Parking permits for the Green 4 parking lot near Kimbrough can be purchased at the WSU Visitor Center but they must be purchased in advance.