Grand Valley State University Flute Studio
GVSU Flute Studio 2025-2026
The flute studio at Grand Valley State University consists of 7-10 students pursuing a Bachelor of Music Performance, Music Education, Bachelor of Arts in Music, or a music minor.
Interested in studying flute as a music major or minor at GVSU? All prospective high school students are eligible for a free trial lesson with Dr. Thompson! Prospective students are also welcome to attend a flute studio class to meet your future classmates. Use the links below to learn more about the flute studio and to contact Dr. Thompson.
Meet the GVSU Flute Studio!
Hailey Briggs is a fourth year music education major and psychology minor from Grand Rapids, MI. This is her 12th year playing the flute and she's been involved in various ensembles including concert bands and marching bands. She's also the uniform manager for the Laker Marching Band, as well as her 4th year of teaching in the MCBA circuit. When Hailey is not playing the flute you can find her being around the people she loves, doing one of her hobbies, or hanging out with her two cats Millie and Gerogie.
Vivian Lundskow is a sophomore studying theatre with a music minor. She has been playing the flute for 7 years. In that time, she's been in multiple music ensembles through school and also went to solo and ensemble last year with a flute/oboe duet. Outside of music, they also enjoy performing in theatre productions, knitting, crocheting, and hanging out with friends.
Brittlyn Keller is a third-year Music Education Major with performance honors. She has been playing the flute since 6th grade, and was involved with several ensembles at Fruitport Community Schools, as well as groups at Grand Valley, and from the start she has enjoyed performing any chance she can get. In her spare time, Brittlyn enjoys painting and long-boarding.
Julia Meyer is a sophomore double major in Biochemistry and Music Performance. She has been playing flute for almost 10 years and piccolo for a little over a year, and she loves performing with the GVSU Orchestra and Wind Symphony! When she isn’t playing flute or studying for a chemistry exam, she loves hiking, listening to music, writing calligraphy, and hanging out with her cat and dog.
Grace Morrison is a fourth year Music Peformance major. She has been playing flute since 5th grade, and has been involved in the El Paso, Waco, and Grand Rapids Youth Symphony Orchestras. Since coming to Grand Valley, she has performed with various ensembles including the Whirlwind Quintet, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, and the amazing New Music Ensemble. When she isn't in the music building, Grace enjoys spending time with friends, getting coffee, making food, and singing loudly in her car.
Heavyn Musgrave is a second year music education major from Howard City, MI. Throughout high school she has been involved in numerous honors bands, ensembles ranging from choir to symphonic band, and has played trombone in jazz band. Along with this, Heavyn has also been a recipient of the John Philip Sousa award and was nominated as a Scholar Instrumentalist from her senior year state solo & ensemble. When Heavyn is not in the Performing Arts Center, you can find her cooking or hanging out with her cat, Espresso.
Madison Pratt is a junior from Kalamazoo, MI. She’s majoring in Pre-pharmacy with a music minor. Maddie is part of the Wind Symphony and the flute quintet. Maddie also plays on the GV club rugby team!
Jillaena Weesies is a sophomore music performance major at GVSU and 1st year transfer student from Muskegon Community College, where she performed in the Choral, Wind, and Jazz Ensembles. She has been playing flute for 11 years and piccolo for 6 years. Throughout this time she has performed both flute and piccolo in the Holland Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Shoreline Community Orchestra and is currently a part of the West Michigan Concert Winds. She often performs in pit orchestras for schools across West Michigan and is currently a part of the Wind Symphony at GVSU. When Jillaena isn't playing flute you can find her playing the saxophone in various jazz ensembles, hanging out with friends, going for a hike, or enjoying a good cup of tea.
Avrey Robb is a first year Music Education major from Olivet, MI. This is her 9th year playing the flute, and has participated in various marching bands and concert bands. When she is not playing her flute you can find Avrey spending time with family and friends.
Mark your calendars for the GVSU Flute Day: November 9, 2025!
Join us for the inaugural GVSU Flute Day on Sunday, November 9, 2025, featuring guest artist Dr. Mihoko Watanabe! Hosted by Dr. James Thompson and the GVSU Flute Studio, this event is open to flutists of all ages and ability levels, including middle school students, high school students, and community members. Flute Day attendees will enjoy a recital and masterclass by the guest artist, as well as a participatory flute choir reading session and clinic led by Dr. Thompson. The event is free, but advance registration is required by November 2. Find out all the details and complete the registration form at the link below:
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