Our Mission

Through an innovative series of workshops, performances, educational and professional development opportunities the Umoja Flute Institute endeavors to:

  • Provide flutists of African descent with the tools needed to succeed and thrive at all levels of music making

  • Foster an international community of flutists

  • Celebrate flutists of African descent and their contributions to music

  • Expose flutists to the diverse experiences and opportunities of the flute world

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A Note From the Chair


"As a founding board member, I feel so proud of the work that Umoja has done in the last few years. From providing a space for Black flutists to learn and share their wisdom to providing opportunities for youth to co-compose with established Black composers, we continue to push forward our mission. We look forward to growing and expanding our Umoja community in the years to come."

- Holly Shogbesan
Board Co-Chair