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The UMOJA Flute Institute provides flutists of African descent: tools to succeed in all levels of music making, a space that celebrates the musical contributions of the BIPOC global community of flutist, and gives young musicians exposure to the flute.

We hope to see you at our meetup in Portland on Day 2 of NFA.
08/07/2026

We hope to see you at our meetup in Portland on Day 2 of NFA.

Tomorrow! See you on Zoom. Panelist: Dr. Brittany TrotterDr. Brittany Trotter is Assistant Professor of Flute and Woodwi...
06/27/2026

Tomorrow! See you on Zoom.

Panelist: Dr. Brittany Trotter

Dr. Brittany Trotter is Assistant Professor of Flute and Woodwind Program Director at the University of the Pacific's Conservatory of Music. A winner of the Flute New Music Consortium's 2024 Flute Artist Competition, she is deeply committed to orchestral and contemporary music performance, championing works by living composers across electroacoustic, solo, and chamber settings. Her research interests center on flute pedagogy and musical hybridity. She is the recipient of the NFA's 2020 Graduate Research Competition for her dissertation examining cultural influences in the works of Valerie Coleman. www.brittanytrotterflute.com (http://www.brittanytrotterflute.com/) | Instagram: Brittany Trotter, DMA | YouTube: Brittany Trotter

We're two days away from our panel on Sunday, June 28th. We hope to see you there. Panelist: Dr. Jackie Cordova-Arringto...
06/27/2026

We're two days away from our panel on Sunday, June 28th. We hope to see you there.

Panelist: Dr. Jackie Cordova-Arrington
Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington is the Assistant Professor of Flute at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance and a member of the Oregon Wind Quintet. As an educator she has performed in residencies across the country and facilitated masterclasses at institutions including but not limited to: The University of Hawaii Manoa, University of Puget Sound, University of Maryland, Ohio State University among others.
As a former member of Carnegie Hall's chamber music collective, Ensemble Connect, Jacqueline collaborated with colleagues in performances at the Weill, Trinity, Subculture, and National Sawdust Concert Series. In contrast to the ensemble’s more traditional performances, Jacqueline gained experience leading interactive performances in various community spaces including public schools, correctional facilities, and centers for adults with developmental disabilities.
Jacqueline completed her doctorate at the Eastman School of Music studying with Bonita Boyd with an additional certificate in World Music. Her former teachers include David Cramer, Amy Porter, and Bradley Garner.
Equally at home on the orchestral stage, and as a recipient of the William D. Ford Fulbright Grant, Jacqueline studied with principal flutist of the Berlin Philharmonic Andreas Blau. Her training in Berlin initiated her success as an orchestral flutist, leading to performances with major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Milwaukee Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, Louisiana Philharmonic.
In 2021, Jacqueline co-founded the Umoja Flute Institute, a non-profit that creates opportunities in professional development, performance, and community for black flutists around the world. She currently serves as the co-chair for the organization. She also serves on boards locally in Eugene with the Orchestra Next and nationally with the National Flute Association.

Come join us for our next seminar on Sunday, June 28th discussing audition prep. Key topics are First Impressions, Finan...
06/23/2026

Come join us for our next seminar on Sunday, June 28th discussing audition prep. Key topics are First Impressions, Financial Negotiation and Communication.

Featured panelist: Anthony Trionfo

Anthony Trionfo currently serves as flutist of the Dorian Wind Quintet, second flute/piccolo of the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra in Columbus, Ohio, and Visiting Instructor of flute and chamber music at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. He is a winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions and serves on the board of the Umoja Flute Institute.

**AUDITION ONLINE SEMINAR**Umoja is continuing its online series with a Seminar focused on all auditioning! It will be l...
06/16/2026

**AUDITION ONLINE SEMINAR**

Umoja is continuing its online series with a Seminar focused on all auditioning! It will be led by Umoja Board Members Dr. Brittany Trotter, Dr. Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington and Anthony Trionfo,
on Sunday, June 28. All events are free and open to all musicians. To register, scan qr code or visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gen-WodkRSSaxTmItmogTw.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]

Tomorrow!! The incomparable Ebonee Thomas will be sharing her expertise and experience with Orchestral Auditions. Here i...
05/17/2026

Tomorrow!! The incomparable Ebonee Thomas will be sharing her expertise and experience with Orchestral Auditions. Here is a little bit about Prof. Thomas:

Hailed for her “verve and pizazz” and the “gleaming purity” of her artistry by the Miami Herald, Ebonee Thomas is Second Flute and Piccolo of The Dallas Opera. She has previously served as Principal Flute of the Knoxville Symphony and the Florida Grand Opera, and spent one year as Second Flute of the Houston Symphony. In addition she has performed as Guest Principal Flute with the Seattle Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, Santa Fe Opera, and the Fort Worth Symphony. Ebonee has also performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Oregon Symphony, Sarasota Orchestra, Phoenix Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, and Dallas Symphony. During her summers Ebonee has been a member of Central City Opera, Breckenridge Music Festival, Lakes Area Music and Music in the Mountains
Ebonee received her Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance degree from Southern Methodist University and received her Master of Music degree from New England Conservatory of Music. Her principal teachers Jean Larson Garver, Claire Johnson, Helen Blackburn, and Fenwick Smith. Ebonee is a Burkart piccolo artist and plays on a Burkart 998 with a platinum Mancke headjoint and a Burkart Elite Piccolo.

Event is free and open to all musicians. To register visit https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9tD5EREcTUqIiU9QGYDrFg or go to link in bio. See you tomorrow!!

Umoja Flute Institute is continuing its Virtual Event Series with a Seminar focused on Orchestral Excerpts and the overa...
05/12/2026

Umoja Flute Institute is continuing its Virtual Event Series with a Seminar focused on Orchestral Excerpts and the overall audition process in the United States. This will be led by the fabulous Ebonee Thomas, 2nd Flute/Piccolo of the Dallas Opera and Associate Professor of Flute at Univ of Texas at Austin! Prof. Thomas will lead our discussion and offer the opportunity for players to share what they are working on for feedback!

All events are free, just register with the QR code or visit https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9tD5EREcTUqIiU9QGYDrFg. Can't wait to see you there!

Any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].

Umoja Flute Institute is continuing its Virtual Event Series with a Seminar focused on Orchestral Excerpts and the overa...
05/01/2026

Umoja Flute Institute is continuing its Virtual Event Series with a Seminar focused on Orchestral Excerpts and the overall audition process in the United States. This will be led by the fabulous Ebonee Thomas, 2nd Flute/Piccolo of the Dallas Opera and Associate Professor of Flute at Univ of Texas at Austin! Prof. Thomas will lead our discussion and offer the opportunity for players to share what they are working on for feedback!

All events are free, just register with the QR code or visit https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9tD5EREcTUqIiU9QGYDrFg.

Can't wait to see you there!

Our second event during our Spring Virtual Event Series will be a seminar focused on Approaches to Pedagogy. This event ...
03/17/2026

Our second event during our Spring Virtual Event Series will be a seminar focused on Approaches to Pedagogy. This event will be led by Umoja Board Members Dr. Jackie Cordova-Arrington and Dr. Brittany Trotter, and is free and open to all musicians. To register for this online event, scan QR or email us at [email protected] for any additional questions. We'll see you on Sunday!

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Our first virtual event during Spring 2026 will be a seminar focused on Vision & Goal Setting. This event will be led by...
02/18/2026

Our first virtual event during Spring 2026 will be a seminar focused on Vision & Goal Setting. This event will be led by Umoja Board Members Dr. Jackie Cordova-Arrington, Holly Shogbesan and Akilah Kidd! Event is free and open to all musicians. To register for this online event, scan QR or email us at [email protected] for any additional questions. Will see you on Sunday!

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