The Seattle Flute Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was founded in 1979 by Felix Skowronek. To honor "all things flute," the SFS presents a yearly season of events, including recitals, masterclasses, workshops, and competitions. Each event features local, national, or international distinguished artists in all avenues of flute playing - performers of classical, jazz, baroque, contemporary, and world music.

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Our members are amateur and professional flutists, teachers, students, flute makers, accompanists, listeners, patrons – anyone interested in the flute! The SFS also sponsors a flute choir which rehearses weekly and is open to all members.  Our newsletter, published regularly between August and May, contains a calendar of events, articles of interest to members, and advertisements from our commercial and individual members.

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The SFS Season typically runs from September through April. Most events throughout the season take place on weekends. Every April, we hold our annual Flute Festival: a flute-filled day of activities including a workshop and recital with a high-caliber guest artist, a Flute Choir Showcase, our All-Members and Young Members Recitals, our Young Artist Competition Finals, and Commercial Exhibits where instruments, music, accessories and other flute-related merchandise are exhibited, demonstrated and sold.

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To promote music education and performance experience, the Seattle Flute Society proudly sponsors two annual flute competitions. The Frank and Lu Horsfall Competition is for students in grades 6-12 and takes place every March. Our Young Artist Competition is open to flutists who have not reached their 30th birthday by the date of the competition. After a preliminary recorded round in February, three finalists are chosen to compete live at the annual Flute Festival in April.

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In recent years the Seattle Flute Society has sponsored appearances by outstanding artists such as Jennifer Grim, Jim Walker, Leone Buyse, Demarre McGill, Paul Edmund-Davies, Bonita Boyd, Marco Granados, and Denis Bouriakov – to name just a few!  With your support, attendance and membership, we will continue to bring acclaimed flutists and events to the area.

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Join or renew your membership today to be included in a great season of fluting!