Annual flute festival coming to YSU campus

YOUNGSTOWN — The 16th annual Dana Flute Festival will be April 4 in Bliss Hall on the Youngstown State University campus.

The event, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is designed for flute players of all levels, and will include guest artist Marianne Gedigian in a full recital and masterclass; a recital by the Olsen Duo; concerts of area flute ensembles; workshops and reading sessions; and vendor exhibits. Gedigian was a regular performer with the Boston Symphony Orchestra for more than a decade.

The cost is $16 in advance and $20 at the door.

To register or to learn more, go to fpa.ysu.edu (click on Dana School of Music).

Special Events section) or contact festival coordinator Kathryn Thomas Umble at kaumble@ysu.edu, (330) 941-1831.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Bliss Hall Lobby located on the first floor of Bliss Hall.

Participants should bring their own instruments for reading sessions. Parents are welcome to attend free of charge.