BFS Festive Flute Day

With Special Guests The Australian Flute Ensemble

Hosted By Janna Hüneke and Sandy Hay

Saturday 12th December 2026, 2pm - 6pm
St. Marien Church, 10 Sandwich Street, London, Greater London, WC1H 9PL, GB

 

Join us for an afternoon of Festive Fluting in London!

The afternoon will include some fun flute choir pieces alongside a performance from the Australian Flute Ensemble who are visiting the UK as part of their European tour.

We will also provide some festive refreshments! We hope to see you for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon !

Tickets: £25 for BFS members | £20 for non-members

 

About The Australian Flute Ensemble

Originally formed as a dedicated festival performance for the 53rd National Flute Association Convention in Atlanta (USA), the Australian Flute Ensemble was established by Director, Simone Maurer, to showcase a program of all-Australian flute ensemble repertoire with all-Australian performers. Following a resounding success in America, what began as a singular festival project evolved into an ongoing artistic mission - to champion Australian flute ensemble music on the global stage. 

Under Maurer's leadership, the ensemble has emerged as a vivid new presence in the chamber music scene. Driven by a commitment to performing and recording Australian flute ensemble repertoire, the group's 2026 highlights include the upcoming release of their debut EP Vital Signs (featuring the music of Monash Lal) and a performance tour throughout Europe. 

The Australian Flute Ensemble comprises six core members and frequently collaborates with guest artists and ensembles to bring larger-scale artistic projects to life.

 

About Janna Hüneke

Janna Hüneke was born in Germany and moved to England at the age of 6 with her family. She attended The City University where she gained her Bachelor of Science in Music whilst studying the flute with Averil Williams at the Guildhall School.

In addition to school flute-teaching, Janna co-founded eflute academy, Stapleford Flutes and Flute School London, all of which welcome and support adult learners of all levels. Much of her work has centred on supporting adult learners, alongside coaching advanced students. The spirit of nurturing and welcoming players, however unconfident, is very important to Janna and she encourages it in all her teaching and in collaboration with colleagues. Recently Janna published a handbook for adult flute learners, called The Flute Unwrapped – available from ‘Just Flutes’ and ‘All Flutes Plus’.

Janna works as a freelance orchestral player, as a teacher and also regularly as a soloist with various amateur orchestras. Recitals and chamber concerts make up the rest of her playing work, notably with the chamber group Harmoniemusik of which she is a founder member. Janna particularly enjoys their annual Music Festival in North Cornwall in late August. Janna features on Harmoniemusik’s CDs which have regular airings on BBC Radio 3.

 

About Sandy Hay

Sandy is a respected flute teacher, conductor and music educator based in Birmingham. Originally from Ayrshire on Scotland's west coast, he studied flute with Sheena Gordon at University in Glasgow before undertaking postgraduate studies with Kevin Gowland at Birmingham Conservatoire. Since settling in Birmingham, Sandy has held senior educational roles, including serving as Head of Woodwind for Birmingham Music Service and teaching flute in the Junior Department of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. He has been Musical Director of the Birmingham Flute Choir since 2002. Sandy is a trustee of the British Flute Society, he is passionate about bringing flute players together in events across the country. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

If you need any more information, please contact us at events@bfs.org.uk.

More about the BFS Flute Day Series 2025-26

BFS Flute Days give you the chance to connect with like-minded people, enjoy listening to great flute players, and make music together. Each day will focus on ensemble and flute choir playing, technique and a masterclass, as well as a short concert to celebrate what we have achieved across the day, and will feature a guest artist with strong links to your particular area.

Other events in the series include: