Student Offerings
UMKC Suzuki Flute Institute • June 28-July 3, 2026
The UMKC Suzuki Flute Institute offers young flutists and their families a fun and invigorating learning opportunity in the heart of Kansas City at UMKC’s Conservatory. It’s a great way to enhance your year-round flute learning with wonderful teachers and students from near and far.
Daily activities for Suzuki flute students include masterclasses, repertoire (group) classes, and enrichment. There is free time every afternoon for practicing and exploring Kansas City. The week culminates with a performance celebrating the week’s work.
Special activities include opportunities for parent-teacher conversation, a recital by UMKC Flute Professor Dr. Terri Sánchez, and flute storytime with faculty member Zara Lawler.
This year we will be offering Graduation for all students who meet the requirements through the Heart of America Suzuki Association. Students graduating will receive a medal and get to perform in a special concert. If a student has participated in graduation through their home Suzuki Association, they are also eligible to participate in our graduation. Please contact us for any graduation questions.
Tentative Schedule
Note: parents are expected to accompany their child at all times, with the exception of the post-lunch play-ins.
Sunday
June 28
1:00pm-1:30pm
Check-in
1:30pm-2:00pm
Welcome meeting
2:00pm-3:30pm
Play-in + Flute Storytime
3:30pm-4:30pm
Masterclass
5:00pm-6:00pm
Pizza Party
Monday-Wednesday
June 29- July 1
9:00-12:00pm
Masterclass, Enrichment and Group/Repertoire Class
12:00pm-1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm-2:30pm
Monday/Tuesday: Faculty Recital
Wednesday: Play-in + Flute Storytime
2:30pm-5:30pm
Free time for practicing and relaxing, dinner and/or family activities on own. Some options include: Legoland, Science City, The Rabbit Hole
Thursday
July 2
10:00AM-12:00pm
Masterclass and Group/Repertoire Class
12:00pm-1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm-3:00pm
Dress Rehearsal + Play-in
3:00PM-4:00pm
Group Performance
Friday
july 3
9:00am-11:00am
Masterclass + Flute Storytime
11:00am-12:00 pm
Solo Recital + Graduation
Logistics
Fee
There is an Early Bird Discount until Friday, April 10th. The Early Bird Tuition is $525. After that tuition is $575 with a registration deadline of June 12th.
Housing
On your own. Some options include Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City and The Westin Kansas City. We highly recommend securing housing ASAP due to Kansas City hosting the World Cup.
Meals
Tuition includes lunch. Additional lunches for parents or siblings are available for purchase for $50. For other meals, good local options include Whole Foods, Mildred’s, Eggtc, and the UMKC Dining Hall.
Transportation
Kansas City is a very drivable city, but there is also a light rail that serves UMKC. UMKC parking passes will be available to purchase for $25.