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UMKC Summer Flute Institute
Overview
When: June 8-12, 2025
This year’s Summer Flute Institute offers two separate tracks, one for high school students and one for Suzuki flutists with their families. Daily activities for high school students include masterclasses, daily workshops, flute choir and more. Daily activities for Suzuki flute students include masterclasses, repertoire (group) classes, and enrichment. Both tracks culminate with student performances celebrating the week’s work. With its focus on individualized instruction, the high school curriculum is designed to benefit all students, regardless of background and experience. The Suzuki flute track will be a great way for current Suzuki families to enhance their year-round flute learning. We look forward to seeing you on UMKC’s campus in June!
Faculty
Dr. Terri Sánchez
Assistant Professor of Flute, Miyazawa Performing Artist, Author of The Aspiring Flutist's Practice Book Series
Mary Shemon
President, Heart of America Suzuki Association, President of Kansas City Flute Association
General Schedule (High School Track)
June 8, 2025
- 1-1:30 p.m. — Program check-In
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. — Welcome meeting
- 2-3 p.m. — Warm-ups
- 3-4 p.m. — Masterclass intro
- 4-5 p.m. — Flute choir
- 5-6 p.m. — Pizza party
- 6-6:30 p.m. — Program check-out (commuting students only)
- 6-6:30 p.m. — *Dorm check-in
*Students may store their luggage and other dorm items in a safe and secured area during program check-in.
June 9-11, 2025
- 8:30-9 a.m. — Program check-in (commuting students only)
- 9-10 a.m. — Warm-ups and technique class
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Chamber group rehearsal
- 10-11a.m. — Masterclass
- 11 a.m.-12 p.m. — Daily workshop
- 12-1:30 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:30-3 p.m. — Masterclass
- 3-4 p.m. — Flute choir
- 4-5 p.m. — Faculty demonstration/performance
- 4:30-5 p.m. — Program check-out (commuting students only)
June 12, 2025
- 8:30-9 a.m. — Program check-in (commuting students only)
- 9-10 a.m. — Warm-ups and technique class
- 10-11 a.m. — Masterclass
- 11 a.m.-12 p.m. — Daily workshop
- 12-1:30 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. — Flute choir
- 2:30-3 p.m. — Dress rehearsal
- 3 p.m. — Grand finale concert
Program check-out for all students will occur immediately after the closing concert. All students must check out prior to departing.
General Schedule (SuzukiTrack)
June 8, 2025
- 1-2 p.m. — Program Check-In
- 2-2:45 p.m. — Welcome Meeting
- 3-5 p.m. — Play-In
- 4-5 p.m. — Flute Choir
- 5-6 p.m. — Pizza Party
June 9-11, 2025
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Masterclasses, Enrichment and Group/Repertoire Class
- 12-1:30 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. — Play-In
- 2:30-5 p.m. — Open Time for Practice, Rest, or Recreation
- 4-5 p.m. — Faculty Concert (Monday only)
- 5-6 p.m. — Optional enrichment events (Tuesday and Wednesday)
June 12, 2025
- 10 a.m.-12 p.m. — Masterclass and Group/Repertoire Class
- 12-1:30p.m. — Lunch
- 1:30-2:30p.m. — Group/Repertoire Class
- 2:30-3 p.m. — Dress Rehearsal
- 3 p.m. — Grand Finale Concert
Location
Grant Hall (5228 Charlotte Street, Kansas City, MO 64110). Students can be dropped off outside the main doors on the east side of the building. A staff member will be inside the lobby waiting to check students in as they arrive.
Parking
Students driving themselves that have purchased a parking pass can park in the Rockhill Parking Garage. If participants do not want to purchase a pass, they can park in the metered parking lot on the south side of Grant Hall. If students are going to be leaving the workshop by themselves, they will need to park within view of the check-out station (east side of building).
Detailed parking, drop-off and pick-up instructions will be provided in our welcome packet. Welcome packets are emailed to registered students after registration closes.
Tution and Fees
Registration Fees
Tuition includes all classes, all scheduled events during the workshop, and lunch. Please note that this fee does not include overnight housing, breakfast or dinner.
Early bird registration fee
- High school track: $425 (deadline Friday, April 11)
- Suzuki track $500 (deadline Friday, April 11)
Standard registration fee
- High school track $490 (deadline Friday, May 23)
- Suzuki track $550 (deadline Friday, May 23)
Optional Extras
- On-Campus Housing: $350 (high school students only)
- Participants who choose to stay on campus will be housed in a UMKC residence hall. This fee includes WiFi access, bed linens (sheets and pillow), breakfast and dinner.
- On-Campus parking permit: $25
- This will allow participants to park in any UMKC Student Parking Lot. Parking is limited on campus, so a permit is strongly encouraged for those who will be bringing a car.
Housing (Optional)
High school students wishing to stay close to camp events may want to register for on-campus housing. This $350 fee includes four nights in a UMKC dormitory room. Rooms in UMKC residence halls are set up suite-style, with either two or four rooms connected to a shared bathroom. During registration, participants will be able to indicate their preference for room style, but due to limited availability, we cannot guarantee that preferences will be honored. Participants will be housed in either the Oak Street or Johnson residence hall.
Housing Dates
- Check in: June 8
- Check out: June 12
Housing Staff
All programs that offer on-campus housing will have at least one male and one female staff member staying on the same floor as our participants and will be available to participants 24/7 in case of an emergency. Parents will be provided contact information for these staff members at program check-in.
Suitemates
During registration, students will have the option to request suitemates. In order for a request to be granted, both students must have requested each other. Students may make multiple requests in case they are placed in a four-room suite.
Detailed housing information will be provided in our welcome packet. Welcome packets are emailed to registered students after registration closes.
Meals
Lunch (included with tuition)
Lunch vouchers will be provided for all lunches during the camp. Meals will occur on the UMKC campus. Breakfast and dinner are not included in tuition.
Breakfast and dinner (included with overnight housing fee)
All meals will occur on the UMKC campus.
Students with special dietary restrictions should note this in their registration. Students must stay with the group, as students are not allowed to leave the campus without a chaperone. Students are welcome to bring snacks and water bottles. There are also vending machines and water fountains available in campus buildings. For those staying in dorms, each room contains a mini-fridge should students need to store food in them.
Students who will be providing their own meals: Students wishing to bring their own food from home are welcome to do so, but they still must stay with their group/chaperone during meals.
All participants will eat with a chaperoned group. Participants may not leave the group to eat elsewhere, unless a parent/guardian has put in a special request to pick-up their child. No food is allowed during rehearsals or concert events.
Peanut allergy note: Please refrain from bringing peanuts or items with peanuts to the camp. We appreciate your cooperation in this regard.
Registration
Online Registration
Register online and pay by credit card: Summer Flute Institute Online Registration Portal
Note: If you register online, you will need an account with our online registration software. Creating an account is easy and just requires some contact information. Please contact us if you have any trouble creating or accessing your account.
Register by mail
Hard-copy forms are available upon request by emailing music-ce@umkc.edu.
Special registration requests
If registration is being partially or fully funded by a student’s school or outside source, please contact us at music-ce@umkc.edu for special registration instructions.
Registration and payment must be received by May 23, 2025.
Refund Policy: We do not offer refunds for our summer programs. All fees and deposits are non-refundable.