About Transform!

Transform! is a dynamic, individualized four-day intensive for undergraduate, graduate and advanced high school flutists designed to recharge and inspire your flute artistry.

Transform! is a week where you create a program targeted to your individual musical, technical, creative & artistic goals. Prior to the academy, you'll communicate your desired areas of focus; these goals in turn direct the week's activities and topics.  Each participant will have ample practice time and space for the duration of the program. 

In this collaborative learning environment, each participant receives a daily private lesson, group instruction, and performance coaching. Other opportunities will include masterclasses, stretching, and specific topic-focused classes.

The program concludes with a final recital of student performances (chamber and/or solo repertoire), open to the public. 

Mix-and-mingle breaks, along with a social outing, allow for participants to connect outside practice & rehearsals. 

Transform! is hosted by Artistic Director Dr. Laurel Swinden and Special Guest Faculty

 Dr. Michelle Cheramy, Professor of Flute at Memorial University of Newfoundland. 

Additional guest clinicians will bring a range of expertise and perspective to the academy.