Seattle Flute Society Flute Choir
What is the SFS Flute Choir?
The Seattle Flute Society Flute Choir is a positive, driven, and friendly community ensemble. The SFS Flute Choir is open to adult flutists and does not require auditions, however, we have an emphasis on growth and tackling challenging music so the repertoire may not be accessible for beginner flutists. We aim to create a welcoming environment and atmosphere of encouragement.
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What instruments does the flute choir play?
Flute choir music is written for C flute and piccolo as well as the lower members of the flute family: alto flute, bass flute, and contrabass flute. Our members typically perform on their personal instruments, but the SFS flute choir owns a small pool of instruments available to rent if a member would like to experience playing a different member of the flute family.
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Who can join the SFS Flute Choir?
Intermediate and advanced adult flutists will be comfortable with the difficulty of the repertoire. Beginner flutists may find our repertoire challenging - but it is a great opportunity to grow your musical skills!
The choir is led by director Elizabeth Jolly and co-managers Shana Edwards and Alexia Mabrouk. If you would like to be alerted when registration opens for our next session, please complete this form.
When does the choir meet?
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The choir meets for a Fall session (September through December) and a Spring session (January through April). We play 1-2 public concerts per session, as well as our performance at the SFS Flute Festival in April as part of the flute choir showcase.
We rehearse on Sundays from 4:30-6:30 PM in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. Members should plan to miss no more than three rehearsals per session.
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When does the choir perform?
We’d love to see you at the next flute choir concert! Find more information about our upcoming performances here.
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​Is there a cost to joining the ensemble?
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Yes, there is a cost to joining the flute choir and all participants must be current SFS members. We are a nonprofit organization, and our programming is supported through donations and membership dues.
There is a choir membership fee of $75 per session that allows us to pay for our rehearsal and performance spaces, maintain our rental instruments, purchase music, and to compensate our director. A needs-based scholarship program, supported through donations, is available for those that need assistance paying the membership fee.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the SFS Flute Choir Manager(s) at flutechoir@seattleflutesociety.org.
Meet the Director and Managers
Flute Choir Director
Elizabeth Jolly is a flutist, educator, and arranger based in Kirkland, Washington. She earned Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees in Flute Performance from the University of Redlands, where she studied with Sara Andon, and pursued additional graduate studies with Donna Shin at the University of Washington.
An accomplished performer, Elizabeth is principal flute of the Seattle Philharmonic. She has appeared as a concerto soloist with the University of Redlands Symphony Orchestra, University of Redlands Wind Ensemble (premiering her arrangement of Carmen Fantaisie), University of Washington Wind Ensemble, and at the Beverly Hills International Music Festival. She is a four-time winner of the NFA Professional Flute Choir competition (2022-2025) and has twice performed recitals at the National Flute Association convention as a member of the Jolly Jones Duo. The duo’s most recent NFA convention performance “No Piano, No Problem” showcased Elizabeth’s duet arrangements of flute solo repertoire for teachers to help their students learn to play with accompaniment without needing a piano.
Elizabeth has run a private flute, clarinet, and saxophone studio since 2008. Her students have achieved placements in All-Northwest and All-State ensembles, youth orchestras, concerto performances, and university scholarships. Her flute arrangements are published by Jolly Music and distributed internationally by Theodore Presser. When she’s not playing flute or thinking about flute music, Elizabeth can be found knitting, cross stitching, sewing, or playing with her whippet puppy.
Flute Choir Managers
Shana Edwards
The SFS Flute Choir is currently co-managed by Shana Edwards and Alexia Mabrouk
If you are interested in joining the choir or have questions, feel free to contact them at flutechoir@seattleflutesociety.org
Alexia Mabrouk