Celebrating the Musical and Cultural Expressions of the World's Indigenous and Folk Flute Traditions
2024 World Flute Society Convention
The 2024 World Flute Society convention will be held on the beautiful campus of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire! The summers are picturesque in Eau Claire, a small city whose residents are enthusiastic in their support of the cultural arts. The city of Eau Claire, and particularly its university, encourages all forms of creativity and self-expression, an approach that is displayed both readily and
proudly. The beauty of nature is resplendent in Eau Claire, especially on the university campus where there are bike paths, scenic walking trails, and a river that runs directly by the Haas Fine Arts Center where all convention activities are held.
Come join us for an amazing musical and cultural journey of inspiration and richly diverse music!
Attend the Convention!
Full Attendance Form (Has On-Campus Housing Option)
Per-Day Convention Form (For Those Who Can Only Attend on Specific Days)
Register in the Lobby of the Haas Fine Arts Center: Begins on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.
Be a Convention Vendor!
Program
Convention Details
Event Dates: July 17-21, 2024
Sponsor: UWEC Department of Music
Venue: Haas Fine Arts Center, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Venue Address: 121 Water Street, Eau Claire, WI 54702
For Event and Ticket Information: 757-651-8328
Evening Concerts: $15 - Tickets Available at the Door
Exciting and Informative Daily Classes and Workshops (Requires Event Registration)
Afternoon Concert Series Featuring Three Exceptional Performers Each Day - Open to the Public!
Evening Concerts Featuring Three Award-Winning Performers/Groups Each Night - Open to the Public! Tickets are Available at the Door. Shows Start at 7:00 p.m.
First-Rate Vendors Selling Native American and World Flutes, CDs, Accessories, and Many Other Wonderful Musical Items! Open to the Public. Located in the Lobby of the Haas Fine Arts Center.
What to Expect!
Additional Details
Airport: Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP, Recommended); Rental Cars (Recommended)
Shuttle from MSP to Eau Claire:
Groome Transportation; (Does not drop you at the venue; call Uber to drop you at the venue)
Eau Claire Shuttle Service (Does not drop you at the venue; call Uber to drop you at the venue)
If you take the shuttle from MSP to Eau Claire, you can call an Uber to take you to the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport for a local rental car: www.worldflutesociety.org/transportation
Notice: The walk from the venue to The Suites (dorm) is a considerable uphill jaunt. There is no shuttle on campus to take you back and forth from the dorms and the Haas Fine Arts Center. We recommend renting a car.
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Indoor, Temperature-Controlled Event for Your Comfort
All Classes, Workshops, Concerts, and Vendors are Centrally Located.
Highly Organized Event in a Professional, Quality Venue
Substantially Advertised to Ensure Maximum Exposure for Performing Artists, Clinicians, and Vendors
Musical and Cultural Exploration of World Flutes, including the Native American flute
Affordable On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans Available; Air Conditioned Dorm
Award-Winning Performing Artists
First-Rate Vendors and Clinicians
Informative Daily Classes, Afternoon Concert Series, and Evening Concerts Featuring Three Premier Groups/Artists Each Night
Evening and Afternoon Concerts Open to the Public
Free On-Campus Parking Passes Provided
Friendly, Encouraging Environment
Extensive Flute Raffle
Beautiful Campus Grounds About Which To Stroll, Mingle With Others, and Play Your Flutes
Professional Sound Company for the Evening Concert Series
Participants Recital Opportunity
Private Flute Lesson Opportunities with Professional Artists and Clinicians
Both Full Convention Attendance and Per-Day Convention Attendance Options Available
On-Site Convention Registration Option (With Off-Campus Housing Only)