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Upper Midwest Flute Association will put on a Flute Fest on Saturday, April 12 at Augsburg College, with over 300 flutists in attendance, featuring guest artist Jim Walker, as well as prominent flutists from around Minnesota. Member surveys show that this is both an educational and inspirational day for flutists of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds; they enjoy the variety of programs and concerts that we offer throughout the day.Upper Midwest Flute Association evaluates the success of Flute Fest by the number of participants and attendees each year, and by sending out an automated survey via email to after the Fest. Surveys from last year's Flute Fest led to changes in this year's schedule, such as more time to visit the exhibits during the afternoon.
Surveys showed that the audience enjoyed the variety of programs and concerts that were offered throughout the day. Upper Midwest Flute Association achieved its artistic goals with this event; We were able to reach a broad spectrum of flutists from a variety of ages, backgrounds, musical abilities, and musical tastes; The wide range of programing was very successful. From the surveys received, 100% expressed interest in attending next year's Flute Fest. This enthusiasm was important feedback to the board. We learned that the vast majority of attendees look to our website for information about Flute Fest. The surveys also showed that our audience is very diverse, with the results being split on what draws them to Flute Fest and their favorite part of day.
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