Flute Day
Flute day will return in fall 2026!
Please contact Hannah.Porter-Occena@uni.edu for other flute opportunities in 2025-26.
Join Dr. Hannah Porter-Occeña and the University of Northern Iowa Flute Studio for UNI Flute Day. This year's event will focus on taking the "scary" out of piccolo playing, and is intended for any flutist (no piccolo required)!
Featuring guest artist Dr. Elizabeth Robinson, Assistant Professor of Flute at South Dakota State University and Piccoloist of the Topeka Symphony Orchestra, the day will include Iowa All-State Mock Auditions, mini-lessons with Dr. Occeña, color flute instrument demos, a guest artist masterclass, and a final concert featuring Dr. Robinson, Dr. Porter-Occeña and the UNI Flute Ensemble.
New this year: Band Director in-person and Zoom mini-workshop on getting your students started on piccolo!
Schedule
- 11:30-12 pm - Check-in/registration in Russell Hall Lobby
- 12:00-1:00 pm - All-State Mock Auditions in RSL 121 | mini-lessons with Dr. Occeña in RSL 169 | UNI Color Flute Instrument demos in RSL 116
- 1:00-2:30 pm - Guest artist master class/piccolo workshop with Elizabeth Robinson in Graham Hall
- 1:30-2:30 pm - Band Director in-person/Zoom workshop on getting students started on piccolo
- 2:30-3:30 pm - Snack break and Q&A with UNI flute students (Dr. Robinson sound check in hall)
- 3:30 pm - Guest artist recital in Graham Hall with Dr. Elizabeth Robinson, Dr. Occeña and the UNI Flute Ensemble
- 4:30 pm - end of day
About Our Guest Artist
Flutist and educator Dr. Elizabeth Robinson is an active soloist, orchestral, and chamber performer. Known for her infectious energy and boundless enthusiasm, Dr. Robinson has shared the stage with orchestras and wind ensembles across the country. In addition to her current position as Marvin Maydew piccolo chair of the Topeka Symphony, she has performed regularly with the Colorado MahlerFest orchestra, Heartland Opera, and dozens of other groups.