Vols Flute Fest

December 2-3, 2023

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville School of Music and Professor Maria Castillo would like to invite you to the 3rd edition of the Vols Flute Fest (VFF). Following our mission to develop a close and supportive flute community in East Tennessee and surrounding areas, we welcome students, teachers, amateur and professional flutists to join us during this 2-day event.

There will be masterclasses, presentations, flute choir reading sessions, chamber music coachings, concerts and recitals throughout the 2 days and an exhibition room.

For our 2023 Festival we are thrilled to welcome Prof. Amy Porter, Professor of Flute at the University of Michigan as our Guest Artist, along with local flutists Devan Jaquez, Principal Flute at the Knoxville Symphony and Jill Bartine, 2nd flute of the Knoxville Symphony and yoga instructor for this year’s VFF faculty.

Come join us, bring your flutes and love for music, as we promise an inspiring weekend of community development and music making at the Vols Flute Fest!

Chamber Music Groups

If you would like to perform in a flute chamber music ensemble, submit a video of your playing to be assigned to a chamber group. Video repertoire of your choice could include an etude or piece without accompaniment. Deadline Sunday, November 5th, 11:59 PM. The video should showcase your playing of fast/technical and slow/lyrical sections.

Masterclass Submission

8 students will be chosen to perform in Dr. Castillo and Professor Porter’s masterclasses (4 students per class). To be considered, upload a video of a performance of the work (or movement) you would like to perform in the masterclass. No accompaniment required (video size limit 10GB). Deadline Sunday November 5th, 11:59 PM. Include name of piece and composer.

Submit Videos

Minors Information

All registered minors can be joined by one adult for no extra charge. Accompanying adults must get a VFF name tag at the registration table to enter events.

Schedule

Time	Saturday, December 2
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.	Flute for Thought: How to start your day by customizing your warm-up routines with Dr. Castillo (bring your flutes!) Band Room
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.	Visit Exhibits- Practice Time/ Coachings Orchestra Rehearsal Hall
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Yoga for flutists with Jill Bartine Band Room
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.	Visit Exhibits-Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.	Fundamentals of Phrasing and Expression with Devan Jacquez Band Room
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.	Masterclass with Maria Castillo Recital Hall
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.	Visit the Exhibits/Practice/Coachings Band Room
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Workshop: Research Tools for the Modern Flute Student by Nathalie Simper Band Room
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.	VFF Flute Choir/ VFF Chamber Music Groups Dress Rehearsal Band Room
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.	Recital Amy Porter & Kevin Class Recital Hall

*Exhibits open 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Time	Sunday, December 3
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.	The Last Sprint: Mock Audition with Comments and Feedback for flutists participating in ETSBOA/WTSBOA auditions. Different locations: Rooms TBA
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.	Visit the Exhibits/Practice/Coachings Orchestra Rehearsal Hall
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Amy Porter Masterclass Recital Hall
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.	Visit Exhibits-Lunch Break Orchestra Rehearsal Hall
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.	Become a Volunteer: Joining the University of Tennessee School of Music/ Visit Exhibits/ UTK Flute Studio Bake Sale Band Room
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.	UTK Flute Studio Presentations/recital Band Room
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.	Warm up/ Practice/ Rehearsals
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.	VFF Flute Choir/ VFF Chamber Music Groups Dress Rehearsal Band Room
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Maria Castillo Recital Recital Hall
5:00 – 5:30 p.m.	Community Flute Choirs & UTK Flute Choir Performances Recital Hall
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.	Closing Ceremony with performances by VFF Chamber groups and Flute Choir Recital Hall

*Exhibits open Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Contact

Professor Maria Castillo
206 Natalie L. Haslam Music Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37996-4040
Phone: 865-974-6748
Email: mfcastillo@utk.edu