Seattle Flute Society Flute Choir
What is the SFS Flute Choir?
The SFS Flute Choir is a positive and friendly community ensemble. The SFS Flute Choir is open to everyone and does not require auditions, however, we have an emphasis on skilling up and tackling challenging music. Our members may choose to play the piccolo and the concert C-flute, as well as the low flutes which include the alto, the bass, the contra-alto or the contra-bass flutes. We have a small pool of instruments that are available to our members, so they have the opportunity to try one of the instruments if they like.
With our welcoming environment and atmosphere of encouragement, this may be the music ensemble for you.
Who can join the SFS Flute Choir?
Intermediate and advanced level flutists will be comfortable with the difficulty of the repertoire. Beginner level flutists may find our repertoire challenging - but it is a great opportunity to grow your musical skills!
The choir is overseen by a manager and a director. If you are interested in joining the choir, contact the SFS Flute Choir Manager(s).
When does the choir meet?
The choir meets for a Fall session (mid-September through mid-November) and a Spring session (mid-January through late-April), and usually a brief mini-session in December for those that enjoy playing holiday music.
We rehearse on Sundays from 4:30-6:30pm at the Northminster Presbyterian Church in Seattle, located at 7706 25th Avenue NW. Seattle, WA. We play 1-2 concerts per session, as well as playing at the SFS Flute Festival in April as part of the flute choir showcase.
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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 $50 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, arranger, and educator based in Kirkland, WA. She holds Master of Music and Bachelor of Music Degrees in Flute Performance from the University of Redlands.
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She has performed at the National Flute Association’s annual conventions as a three-time winner of the Professional Flute Choir Competition and in recital as one half of the Jolly Jones Duo with Stephanie Kolokotroni Jones. The duo’s most recent NFA performance featured a program of Elizabeth’s arrangements. Her arrangements are geared to provide flute students and teachers the fun of playing with others without needing a piano or orchestra to accompany them. You can find out more about Elizabeth and her arrangements on her website.
Flute Choir Managers
Shana Edwards
The SFS Flute Choir is currently co-managed by Shana Edwards and Karen Roberts.
If you are interested in joining the choir or have questions, feel free to contact them at flutechoir@seattleflutesociety.org
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Karen Roberts