IRENE PRUZAN FLUTIST AND FLUTE TEACHER

Irene Pruzan is a flute teacher in Orlando, Florida who offers lessons in both flute and piccolo. Irene's Flute Studio students range from age 8 through 80. Irene loves working with students of all ages and levels with different personal goals and aspirations.

She has taught at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan and at MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis. As a professional flutist she has performed with the San Francisco Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra.

Since taking up residence in Florida she has served as a Board Member, Program Chair, Vice President, President, and Board Chair of the Florida Flute Association. She has taught at Osceola County School for the Arts, the University of Central Florida’s summer flute camps, and served a five year term as a member of the National Flute Association’s Pedagogy Committee. See the Resume page for more information.

Congratulations to the many students who received a superior at solo and ensemble and were selected to go to the state level. Also congratulations to students who won auditions to play in All-State, Orange and Osceola All-Counties, The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra, and the Florida Flute Association competitions. Check out the Student Accomplishments page for more information.

Highlights of the 2025 National Flute Convention
Over 3000 people gathered in Atlanta to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the National Flute Association August 7-10, 2025. There were so many events scheduled simultaneously that it was a challenge to decide what to attend. Some of the highlights included:

A flute tour with historical instruments from the 18th Century to modern instruments.
Attending the Junior Soloists Competition for middle school students.
Listening to composer Lowell Liebermann discuss his new work for flute and hearing it performed by Chicago Symphony flutist Stefan Ragnar Hoskuldsson.
Seeing the world premiere of University of Florida Flute Professor Kristen Stoner’s flute sonata.
Hearing the top flutists from all over the world perform and teach.

The 2025 Florida Flute Convention was held on January 31-February 2 in Orlando.
Highlights included:

Presenting a workshop on Sightreading which was incredibly popular with standing room only.
Showcase of Civil War Camp Songs.
Los Angeles Philharmonic Piccolo Sarah Jackson in masterclasses, warm ups, and in performance.
Attending the High School and College Young Artists Final Competitions.
Listening to a wide variety of music from all over the world.

The 2026 Florida Flute Convention will be held on January 30, 31 and February 1, 2026 in Orlando with Project Trio, featuring flutist Greg Pattillo.
Details are available at the Website: Florida Flute Association