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UMKC Summer Flute Institute
Overview
When:
- June 28 – July 2 (high school track)
- June 28 – July 3 (Suzuki track)
This year’s Summer Flute Institute offers two separate tracks, one for high school students and one for Suzuki flutists with their families.
- High School Track (grades 9-12) - Daily activities for high school students include masterclasses, daily workshops, flute choir and more. With its focus on individualized instruction, the high school curriculum is designed to benefit all students, regardless of background and experience.
- Suzuki Track (grades K – 6) - Daily activities for Suzuki flute students include masterclasses, repertoire (group) classes, and enrichment. The Suzuki flute track will be a great way for current Suzuki families to enhance their year-round flute learning.
Faculty for High School Track
Dr. Terri Sánchez (director)
Assistant Professor of Flute, Miyazawa Performing Artist, Author of The Aspiring Flutist's Practice Book Series
Faculty for Suzuki Track
Mary Shemon (co-director)
President, Heart of America Suzuki Association, President of Kansas City Flute Association
Zara Lawler (co-director)
Guest Clinician
Meret Bitticks (Teacher Trainer)
Guest Clinician
General Schedule (High School Track)
June 28, 2026
- 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 29-July 1, 2026
- 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 2, 2026
- 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 28, 2026
- 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 29, 2026
- 9-10 a.m. — Masterclasses
- 10-11 a.m. — Snack/Flute Story Time
- 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Group/Repertoire
- 12-1:30 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. — Faculty Recital
June 30-July 1, 2026
- 9-10 a.m. — Masterclasses
- 10-11 a.m. — Snack/Flute Story Time
- 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Group/Repertoire
- 12-1:30 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. — Play-In/Flute Storytime
July 2, 2026
- 9-10 a.m. — Masterclasses
- 10-11 a.m. — Snack/Flute Story Time
- 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Group/Repertoire
- 12-1:30 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. — Play-In/Flute Storytime
- 2:30-3:30 p.m — Group Recital
July 3, 2026
- 9-10 a.m. — Masterclasses
- 10-11 a.m. — Snack/Flute Story Time
- 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Solo Recital & Graduation
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).
Parking permit Fee: $13.50
This allows participants to park in any UMKC Parking Lot. Parking is limited on campus, so a permit is strongly encouraged for those who will be bringing a car. The week prior to the event start date, all registered participants will be sent an invitation to claim and pay for a digital parking pass. Participants will only be charged the $13.50 if they claim their parking pass online.
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.
Tuition 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: $415 (deadline Friday, April 10)
- Suzuki track $524 (deadline Friday, April 10)
Standard registration fee
- High school track $490 (deadline Friday, June 12)
- Suzuki track $575 (deadline Friday, June 12)
Optional Extras
- On-Campus Housing: Not available for this event
- On-Campus parking permit: $13.50
- 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.
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.
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:
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 June 12, 2026.
Refund Policy: We do not offer refunds for our summer programs. All fees and deposits are non-refundable.