Our Purpose
2022 Showcase Winners!
The Tack Flute Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Each year the Committee organizes the Tack FluteFest in the Fall, which features masterclasses, flute choirs, a flute recital, and exhibits by local music stores.
Every spring, we sponsor annual flute competitions for local middle and high school flutists. In memory of George B. Tack, the Committee also annually loans professional-quality Haynes flutes to deserving young flutists who need a better flute and cannot afford one. To bring together our flute community, we host the Spring Flute Fling, a fun free opportunity for flutists of all ages and abilities to come together and sightread flute choir music, try out playing an alto or bass flute, or just listen and support the flutists as an audience member.
The Tack Flute Foundation is led by board members who volunteer their time to this organization. All donations cover the costs of events, awards, and flute repair, which directly benefit Kansas flutists.
If you have an interest in supporting our organization’s purpose, please donate. Or, you may contact us. We would love to talk about how you can partner with us to support local flutists.
Supported in Part by:
Tack Spring Competitions
Date: April 18th, 2026
Two fabulous events-one full morning of competition.
Middle school students, take part in our Annual Flute Showcase.
High school students, compete in our Annual Award for Excellence
Supported in Part by:
Tack Flute Fling
Date: TBD April 2026
Bring your C flute, Alto flute, Bass flute, and/or Piccolo and sight read flute choir classics as well as new selections!
Anyone is welcome to join us, we suggest a playing experience of 2 years.
Join us for the 2026 Tack FluteFest
Date: September 2026 TBD
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced flutist, there are engaging activities for all skill levels.
Events that engage flutists of all ages & levels in central Kansas.
Borrow one of our Flutes! Submit your audition now!
Five flutes available for loan to middle, high school, or college-aged students.
Tack Flute Foundations holds annual auditions for deserving eligible flutists to use a professional model flute for the year.
Any student currently in 7th grade through college who resides in Sedgwick, Reno, Butler, Sumner, Harvey, Kingman or Cowley county is eligible to audition.