Community Bulletin

Do you have a performance, masterclass, or workshop coming up? Do you have an opportunity that's open to the community? Are you parting ways with your instrument or music?

We want to hear about what you're doing! If you are a current member of the San Diego Flute Guild, and would like to share your flute-related activity or opportunity, please email the information and an image to info@sandiegofluteguild.org. We will post it on this page and include it in the monthly newsletter as appropriate.

*Note: The SDFG is not responsible for nor does it endorse the events or contents of materials posted on this page. This page is a bulletin to share information as a community resource. All communications or transactions related to the posted information are the responsibility of the parties providing information and interested respondents.

For Sale by Member

Gemeinhardt Alto Flute, Aly Ryerson Black Nickel Plated model, with both curved and straight head joints. Purchased at NFA in 2019. Latest COA was December 2024. Asking $1800.
Contact Mindy Wilcox by email. mlwilcox3@gmail.com if you are interested.
Posted August 5, 2025

For Sale by Member

Kay Robinson has a Wiseman Snakewood Flute Case for sale.

Fits a B- or C-foot flute, owned for less than a year.

For more information and to contact the seller, please email flute4kr@cox.net.

A member has a brand new Black Weave Beaumont B-Foot Flute Bag for sale.

For more information and to contact the seller, please email info@sandiegofluteguild.org.

Posted August 2022.

Events & Opportunities

THE SAN DIEGO BLUES-ROCK MEETUP GROUP HOSTS MONTHLY JAM SESSIONS IN SAN DIEGO.

We invite flute players to join us as we work on covers of pop, rock, blues, jazz, and jam band songs. You can join us on our Meetup page and get announcements about our monthly jam sessions. You can also sign up to play at our events.... or create a jam session if you have space in a home, office, or community center. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Organizer: Paul Wellin (858)663-7369

Meetup link: https://www.meetup.com/San-Diego-Blues-Rock-Jam-Meetup/

FLUTASTIC SUMMER RETREAT 2026 - Register by May 1 to save $100!

A summer retreat open to flute students of all ages! We will have fun flute exhibits, daily flute choir sessions, arts & crafts for keepsake memories, and opportunities to perform for 3 outstanding guest artists: Dr. Jenni Olson (CSULB Flute Professor, Studio Musician for film & TV scores including La La Land, Frozen 2, and more!), Diana Morgan (SD Symphony sub, DM Flute Studio Founder, Colburn audition adjudicator), and Elvin Schlanger (principal flute of Dayton Philharmonic, principal flute of Fresno Philharmonic, and 3rd flute/piccolo of Las Vegas Philharmonic). Directors Emily Harrington & Alina Steele will lead sessions on mindful practicing, All State/All Southern repertoire clinics, piccolo sessions, and more! Join us for a Flutastic summer you will never forget!

Organizer: Emily Harrington & Alina Steele

Contact: flutasticretreat@gmail.com

Website & Registration: flutasticretreat.com

SAN DIEGO SUMMER FLUTE RETREAT 2026

A summer, vacation-style flute retreat designed for adult learners! This retreat will feature guest artist Jessica Petrasek and clinicians Wilfrido Terrazas, Dr. Yana Zixuan Yan, Valerie McElroy, and Toni Cortez-Aguilar.

Website & Registration: sandiegofluteretreat.com