The IU JSoM Flute Academy is committed to the growth and achievement of each student, providing both inspiration and tools to successfully pursue the flute. All levels and ages of playing are welcome and valued at the Flute Academy, from beginner to professional.
The IU JSoM Flute Academy is expanding its offerings to accommodate the needs of flutists seeking the highest quality online program, welcoming players of all levels to join our pre-college and adult flute class, from any location.
Thomas Robertello was appointed associate professor of flute at the IU Jacobs School of Music in 1997. A former member of the Pittsburgh Symphony, The Cleveland Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra, he has performed as guest principal flutist with the Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony, Chicago Philharmonic, Louisiana Philharmonic, Houston Grand Opera, and Nashville Chamber Orchestra.
Daniel Cruz is currently a Master of Music student at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music studying with Jasmine Choi and Kathie Stewart on baroque flute. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University where he studied with Dr. Andrée Martin.
Recently, Daniel performed with the Schwob Flute Ensemble at the 2025 National Flute Association Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. He has also been featured in performances with the Schwob Wind Ensemble under direction of Dr. Jamie Nix, the Schwob Philharmonic Orchestra and Schwob Contemporary ensemble under the direction of Paul Hostetter. He was also a featured soloist with the Schwob Virtuosi Ensemble under the direction of Sergiu Schwartz performing Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D Major BWV 1050. In 2024, Daniel was named Honorable Mention at the Georgia MTNA competition. He was also a winner of the Atlanta Flute Club Masterclass Competition, performing in a masterclass for Brandon Patrick George, flutist with the Imani Winds. Daniel has also performed in masterclasses for many esteemed flutists such as Robert Dick, Goran Marcusson, Alexa Still, Robert Langevin, Jennifer Gunn, and Christina Smith
For more information, please contact musicsp@iu.edu.
| Date | Event |
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| January 12 | Classes begin |
| May 9 | Classes end |
| Date | Event |
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| May 11 | Classes begin |
| July 31 | Classes end |
8 lesson plan
12 lesson plan
$50 non-refundable enrollment deposit due at registration (credited towards tuition). If you do not wish to pay tuition in full at the time of initial registration, please do not select the tuition option prior to completing registration, however tuition must be paid in full by the payment deadline in order to participate in the program.
Once you have completed the previous steps, please submit the Participant Agreement Form
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