Upcoming Events

An American Flute Salute

An American Flute Salute flute choir concert flyer

Celebrate Veteran’s Day and continue America’s 250th birthday party with patriotic song favorites played by the Savannah Area Flute Association’s flute choir!
 
A flute choir is an ensemble consisting of not just concert flutes but other members of the flute family like piccolos and alto, bass, and contrabass flutes. The Savannah Area Flute Association has the area’s largest regularly performing flute choir.
 
Free but donations to support student scholarships greatly appreciated.
 
Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 6:00pm at St. George’s Episcopal Church (15 Willow Rd., Savannah, GA, 31419).
 
For more info, please see contact us at savareaflute@gmail.com or go to our Facebook event page.

District Honor Band Workshop for Flutists

Are you a flutist in band at school getting ready for GMEA district/all-state honor band auditions?  Get ready for your auditions with this free workshop!  No registration required.  Then you are invited to stay for SAFA’s fall flute choir concert!

Bring your flute, your audition music, a pencil, and a music stand if possible.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 4:30-5:30pm at St. George’s Episcopal Church (15 Willow Rd., Savannah, GA, 31419).

For more info, please see contact us at savareaflute@gmail.com or see our Facebook event page.

Denis Savelyev Flute Recital & Masterclass

The Savannah Area Flute Association is excited to welcome Ukrainian flutist, Denis Savelyev! He will be performing a recital, free and open to all, and will follow that with a masterclass for flutists.
 
November 29 at 2:00pm at St. George’s Episcopal Church (15 Willow Rd., Savannah, GA 31419).
 
Free but donations appreciated.
 
For more information please go to savannahflute.com/safa or contact us at savareaflute@gmail.com.
 
This appearance of Altus Flutes artist Denis Savelyev has been made possible, in part, through an educational grant from the KHS America Academic Alliance and Altus Flutes. Denis performs exclusively on Altus Flutes.
 
About Denis:
Hear an example of Denis’s amazing playing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsS6icsO4qw&t=10s
 
Denis Savelyev, Ukrainian-born, is an acclaimed international soloist and chamber musician known for his remarkable talent and ability to engage audiences worldwide. With awards such as the New York Flute Club Competition, the National Flute Association Young Artist Competition, and the ‘Rising Star’ at the 2021 Galway Flute Festival, Denis brings a unique charisma to the stage that resonates deeply with the audience. Denis Savelyev is an Altus Flutes Artist.
 
Originally from Lviv, Ukraine, Denis began his musical path at the age of five. He honed his skills at prestigious institutions such as the Gnesin Academy of Music in Moscow and Mannes College in New York. He holds Master’s degrees in music and curatorial studies from Bard College and is currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree in music at the Peabody Conservatory.
 
His artistic journey includes participation in the renowned Marlboro Music Festival in 2023 and 2024, further solidifying his reputation in the classical music community. Denis has performed at celebrated venues like Carnegie Hall, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, and the Kennedy Center, collaborating with esteemed conductors such as Neeme Järvi, Fabio Luisi, JoAnn Falletta, and Gerard Schwarz.
 
Denis’s orchestral experience includes significant roles with the Mariinsky Theater in Vladivostok, The Orchestra Now, and the Palm Beach Symphony, showcasing his versatility as an ensemble musician.
 
Member of the Ukrainian-Polish Duo with Radosia Jasik, whose debut album, recorded in Italy, was released in 2024 and has already received excellent reviews.
 
Beyond performing, Denis Savelyev is passionate about education and dedicates his time to inspiring the next generation of musicians. Denis Savelyev continues to explore new artistic avenues, enriching the cultural landscape and touching the hearts of audiences around the globe.
 
For more information, please go to denissavelyev.com.

Festive Flutes at the Garden

Celebrate the holidays with festive music played by the Savannah Area Flute Association’s flute choir in a beautiful garden setting!

A flute choir is an ensemble consisting of not just concert flutes but other members of the flute family like piccolos and alto, bass, and contrabass flutes.

Free but donations to support student scholarships greatly appreciated.

Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 1:00pm at The Greenery, Inc. Garden Center (960 William Hilton Parkway , Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928).  *Outdoors but an indoor option will be available if necessary due to weather.*

For more info, please see contact us at savareaflute@gmail.com or go to our Facebook event page.

Flute Day with John Wubbenhorst

The Savannah Area Flute Association’s next Flute Day is April 17, 2027!  Featuring special guest artist John Wubbenhorst, a specialist on both western flute and the bansuri, this year’s theme will be Flutes Around the World and will include flute workshops, recitals, exhibits, and SAFA’s flute choir concert.  All events will take place at St. George’s Episcopal Church (15 Willow Rd., Savannah, GA, 31419).  More info soon but save the date!

Flute Choir Rehearsals

Rehearsals for SAFA’s spring concert start in January, so if you are interested in playing with the flute choir, please go to their page for more info and contact them at savareaflute@gmail.com.

Flute Donations

The Savannah Area Flute Association has a program to help students in need wanting to play the flute get an instrument.  If you have an old student instrument that you no longer play or need, please consider donating it to a worthy cause.  While a working instrument is preferred, flutes in all conditions would be greatly appreciated!  A letter for tax deduction can also be provided upon request.

Please contact us at savareaflute@gmail.com if you are interested.