WHO WE ARE

THE FLUTE SYMPHONY OF LEXINGTON HISTORY

Created by a flutist with a vision in 2001, The Flute Symphony of Lexington has grown from modest beginnings to become a recognized flute orchestra in Lexington, Kentucky. FSL grew from a small ensemble to being the nation's only multi-generational flute choir, and by editing and arranging our music to fit all levels we were able to include any flutist with a desire to play.

We have consistently grown in numbers, as well as having grown musically. We now perform programs comparable to concert flute choirs across the nation (with young students!) and we enjoy performing with full flute choir instrumentation. Highlight performances have included the Cincinnati Art Museum, Hilbert Circle Theater and the ArtsGarden in Indianapolis, as well as for the ArtsPlace Gallery Hop in Lexington, KY, with the UNCA Flute Choir in Asheville, NC, Centre College, Norton Center for the Arts, Danville, KY, The Flute Society of Kentucky's Annual Festival in Richmond, KY, and pre-concert performances for the Lexington Philharmonic at the Singletary Center.

In 2007, FSL filed for status as a 501c3 Tax Exempt Organization. We not only received a grant our first year as a non profit group, but we were one of the only groups to receive an increase in grant funding during our second year as non profit in 2009. We plan to apply for more support at local, state and national levels.

In 2008 The First Annual Les Smart Scholarship Competition was launched! Middle school and high school students from Kentucky and surrounding states were encouraged to participate in this two-round event. Three finalists in each age group were chosen to perform for the judges in Lexington, KY. All six finalists received cash prizes donated by long time FSL Member Les Smart. The first place winners performed as featured soloists with the Flute Symphony, in concert that afternoon. The Second Annual Les Smart Scholarship Competition is scheduled for Spring, 2011.

The MISSION of The Flute Symphony of Lexington (FSL) is to maintain a multigenerational flute ensemble in a friendly and supportive environment that provides the highest quality of musical performance throughout the Lexington community. The core values of FSL center around performance, education, music, friendship, and accessibility: to preserve music through public presentation, to promote musical education by introducing the young people of our community to the wonders of orchestral music, and to make such music accessible to all residents of our community and surrounding communities.