2026 National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir Performance at the National Flute Association Convention

Full concert featuring: 1. “Circle of Life” from The Lion King by Elton John (b. 1947) arr. Gareth McLearnon (b. 1980) 2. Ascension by Christian Glascock (b. 2000) Winner of the International Call for Flute Choir Scores by LGBTQ+ Composers 3. murmurations by Leanna Keith (b. 1992) world premiere 4. “Even When He is Silent” by Kim André Arnesen (b. 1980) arr. Nan Raphael (b. 1955) 5. “The Bird Song” for vocal soloist and flute choir by Michael Davis (b. 1957) George Pope, vocalist 6. Voces que Siguen by Alyssa Mercedes Mena (b. 1997) world premiere Commissioned for the 10th annual commemoration of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting in Orlando, Florida 7. “Hoedown” from Rodeo, Aaron Copland (1900-1990) arr. Carla Rees (b. 1976) world premiere 2026 National Flute Association Convention, Portland, Oregon August 8, 2026 at 4:30pm PST Christie Beard, conductor Vincenzo Volpe, coordinator George Pope, vocalist