Vincenzo is the founder and coordinator of the National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir. Started in 2021 during the global pandemic, the all-volunteer ensemble performs annually at the National Flute Association (NFA) convention and other musical events around the United States. The National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir became a permanent performing ensemble of the NFA convention in 2024 and made its first public appearances during WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C.
The National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir provides a celebratory space for LGBTQIA+ flutists and allies to come together, perform works composed or arranged by members of our community, and commission new works for flute choir by LGBTQIA+ composers.
The National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir video recordings can be found in chronological order at the bottom of this webpage.
Please contact Vincenzo if you would like to participate in the National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir, write a piece of music for the ensemble, or ask any additional questions.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
National Flute Association Convention
Saturday, August 8 at 4:30 PM PDT
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
PRESS
2023 Case Western Reserve University announcement
2023 Flutist Quarterly article
PERFORMANCE ARCHIVES
2021 National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir
Virtual Performance for the National Flute Association
“Remembering Matthew Shepard” for flute choir by Robert Maggio
Commissioned by Vincenzo Volpe
Part I: journal entries
Part II: finding Matthew Shepard
Part III: medical update
Part IV: the Word and the jury
Part V: candle vigil and the fence
Part VI: the day of the funeral, snow
2022 National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir
Performance at the National Flute Association convention in Chicago, IL
PROGRAM
“Iridescent Fanfare” by Arturo Rodriguez WORLD PREMIERE
Commissioned by Vincenzo Volpe
“Mountain Songs” by Jennifer Higdon
“America the Beautiful” by Samuel Augustus Ward arr. Kelly Via
“Love is in the Air” by John Paul Young arr. Christopher Lee
“Big and Bright” by Timothy Hagen
2023 National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir
Performance at the National Flute Association convention in Phoenix, AZ
PROGRAM
“Overture to Candide” by Bernstein arr. Mel Orriss
“Broken Pieces” by Zachery Meier
“Somewhere Bluebirds Fly” by Erin Spencer
“Jubilant Synergy” by Melvin Lauf, Jr.
[ban] for flute choir by kei slaughter WORLD PREMIERE
Commissioned by Vincenzo Volpe
‘Cross the Wide Missouri by Kelly Via
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Freddie Mercury arr. Lisa Ochoco
2024 National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir
Performance at the National Flute Association Convention in San Antonio, TX
PROGRAM
“Flute Fanfaria” by Melvin Lauf, Jr.
“October” by Eric Whitacre arr. Arturo Rodriguez
“What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish arr. Zach Galatis WORLD PREMIERE
“could you stay” by Rishi Malhotra WORLD PREMIERE
Commissioned by Vincenzo Volpe
“Fantasia on Red River Valley” by Kelly Via
“Truffle Hunt” by Jamison Forge
2025 National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir
Performances during WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C.
Saturday, May 31 11:00am: Library of Congress, Coolidge Auditorium
PROGRAM
Fanfare by Gay Kahkonen
I Have Tasted Freedom by Matthew Herman WORLD PREMIERE
Commissioned by Vincenzo Volpe
“What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish arr. Zach Galatis
Somewhere Bluebirds Fly by Erin Spencer
October by Eric Whitacre arr. Arturo Rodriguez
only when it is dark enough can you see the stars by Zachery Meier WORLD PREMIERE
Commissioned by the National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir in memory of Eric Maul
Sunday, June 1 1:00pm: National Gallery of Art
PROGRAM
Fanfare by Gay Kahkonen
I Have Tasted Freedom by Matthew Herman
Commissioned by Vincenzo Volpe
“What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish arr. Zach Galatis
Somewhere Bluebirds Fly by Erin Spencer
October by Eric Whitacre arr. Arturo Rodriguez
only when it is dark enough can you see the stars by Zachery Meier
Commissioned by the National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir in memory of Eric Maul
2025 National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir
Performance at the National Flute Association convention in Atlanta, GA
PROGRAM
I Have Tasted Freedom by Matthew Herman
Commissioned by Vincenzo Volpe
“The Wizard and I” by Steven Schwartz arr. Zach Galatis WORLD PREMIERE
Waves of Infinity by Arturo Rodriguez
Rise and Fall of a Midwest Flutist by Kayleigh Amstutz arr. Erin Spencer
only when it is dark enough can you see the stars by Zachery Meier
Commissioned by the National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir in memory of Eric Maul
“Hopak” from Mazeppa by Tchaikovsky arr. Gregory Milliren
2026 National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir
Performance at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention in a combined concert with the Melanin Rhapsody Flute Choir
PROGRAM
I Have Tasted Freedom by Matthew Herman
Commissioned by Vincenzo Volpe
Sleep by Eric Whitacre arr. Arturo Rodriguez
Umoja by Valerie Coleman
Adoration by Florence Price arr. Arturo Rodriguez
Somewhere Bluebirds Fly by Erin Spencer (no recording)
only when it is dark enough can you see the stars by Zachery Meier (no recording)
2026 National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir
Performances during Provincetown Pride
June 6, 2026 at Saint Mary of the Harbour Episcopal Church in Provincetown, MA
PROGRAM
“Circle of Life” from The Lion King by Sir Elton John arr. Gareth McLearnon
I Have Tasted Freedom by Matthew Herman
Commissioned by Vincenzo Volpe
Sleep by Eric Whitacre arr. Arturo Rodriguez
Ascension by Christian Glascock
Winner of the 2026 International Call for Flute Choir Scores by LGBTQ+ Composers
“Even When He Is Silent” by Kim André Arnesen arr. Nan Raphael
Only When It Is Dark Enough Can You See The Stars by Zachery Meier
Commissioned by the National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir in memory of Eric Maul
“Defying Gravity” from Wicked by Steven Schwartz
Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Arlen/Harburg arr. Orriss
June 7, 2026 at Provincetown Methodist Church in Provincetown, MA
PROGRAM
“Circle of Life” from The Lion King by Sir Elton John arr. Gareth McLearnon
I Have Tasted Freedom by Matthew Herman
Commissioned by Vincenzo Volpe
Sleep by Eric Whitacre arr. Arturo Rodriguez
Ascension by Christian Glascock
Winner of the 2026 International Call for Flute Choir Scores by LGBTQ+ Composers
“Even When He Is Silent” by Kim André Arnesen arr. Nan Raphael
Only When It Is Dark Enough Can You See The Stars by Zachery Meier
Commissioned by the National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir in memory of Eric Maul
“Defying Gravity” from Wicked by Steven Schwartz
Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Arlen/Harburg arr. Orriss
2026 National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir
Performance at the National Flute Association Convention in Portland, Oregon
PROGRAM
“Circle of Life” from The Lion King by Elton John (b. 1947) arr. Gareth McLearnon (b. 1980)
Vincenzo Volpe, fife soloist
Ascension by Christian Glascock (b. 2000)
Winner of the International Call for Flute Choir Scores by LGBTQ+ Composers
murmurations by Leanna Keith (b. 1992) WORLD PREMIERE
Commissioned by Christie Beard for the National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir
“Even When He is Silent” by Kim André Arnesen (b. 1980) arr. Nan Raphael (b. 1955)
“The Bird Song” for vocal soloist and flute choir by Michael Davis (b. 1957)
George Pope, vocalist
Voces que Siguen by Alyssa Mercedes Mena (b. 1997) WORLD PREMIERE
Commissioned by the National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir for the 10th annual commemoration of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting in Orlando, Florida
“Hoedown” from Rodeo, Aaron Copland (1900-1990) arr. Carla Rees (b. 1976) WORLD PREMIERE
Commissioned by Christie Beard for the National LGBTQIA+ Flute Choir
Vincenzo Volpe 