Whatcom Flute Ensemble in Bellingham, WA
What is Whatcom Flute Ensemble?
Whatcom Flute Ensemble is a fun and supportive flute choir for adult flute players at Evergreen Music School in Bellingham, WA. Director David Zagelow has deep roots in the flute community as a teacher, performer, director, and pedagogue. If you are an intermediate or advanced player on the flute, piccolo, alto flute, or bass flute then this is the flute ensemble for you.
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How it works
No-risk first class: If you are not fully satisfied at the end of the first class, please let David know and we will issue you a full refund.
Basic Audition Required: We want to ensure that you have a positive experience with the Whatcom Flute Ensemble and that this is the right group for you. Before or after the first class, a short audition is required with the director. Be prepared to play a two-octave major scale with at least two flats or sharps (e.g., B-flat major or D major), a two-octave minor scale of your choice, and a short piece of music or excerpt of your choice. You will also be asked to participate in a short sight-reading piece. If you have any questions about this, please let us know.
What is the cost?
- $15 per class per student
- $75 annual registration and administration fee per student
Class Dates, Times, and Location
Where: All classes are held at Evergreen Music School
1842 Iron St, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:30 PM.
Please email or text us for the most recent schedule.
Text: (360) 220-4628
Have questions?
If you have questions please call or text us at (360) 220-4628. You can also send a message through our contact page
Meet The Director
David Zagelow
Training: Flute, Piccolo, Early Childhood Music Education
Bachelor's Degree: Flute performance
Certified Suzuki Flute Instructor
Certified Musik Garten Instructor
ABOUT DAVID:
David Zagelow opened Evergreen Music School in 2003 and has been teaching flute ever since. David started as a Suzuki student himself in 1985. In 1998 David went on to receive his Bachelors of Music in Flute Performance from Central Washington University. In 2003 David became a certified Suzuki instructor and then in 2009 he became a certified Musikgarten instructor. David has studied with Kenichi Ueda, Dr. Hal Ott, Daniel Rangel, and Autumn Woods Keller. David has played with numerous groups throughout his career including the Skagit Symphony, META Performing Arts, Theatre Arts Guild, Willow Ensemble of Boston, the CWU Flute Choir, and the CWU Wind Ensemble. David has also been a soloist at the National Flute Convention and was the principle flute and piccolo player for the world premier of Remembering 911. David is an active performer in the area and teaches flute lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.