Flautists for Hire

Hire Flautists in the UK

A flautist is one of the most flexible solo musicians you can book. The flute carries beautifully in almost any room, it rarely needs amplification, and a single player takes up very little space, which makes a flautist an easy choice for everything from an intimate wedding ceremony to a busy corporate reception. Many of the flute players listed here also work as wedding musicians in larger line-ups, so you can book a soloist now and add other instruments later if your plans grow.

Flautists for wedding ceremonies

The wedding ceremony is where a flautist comes into their own. A flute player can perform as guests take their seats, mark the entrance of the wedding party, cover the signing of the register and send everyone back out to something uplifting. The flute also blends naturally with other acoustic instruments, so pairing a flautist with a harpist or booking a small string quartet to play alongside gives a fuller ceremony sound with no need for a PA or power supply.

A versatile flute player for any event

Most flautists are classically trained, but very few stick to classical music alone. A typical repertoire runs from Bach and film scores through to jazz standards, folk tunes and modern pop, so the same musician can provide gentle background music during a drinks reception and something livelier later on. A good number of flute players are multi-instrumentalists who also cover clarinet or double on saxophone, which is worth knowing if you want variety from a single booking.

How much does it cost to hire a flautist?

As a solo booking, a flautist is one of the more affordable ways to bring live music to an event, and prices vary with travel, the time of year and how long you need the musician to play. Rather than quote a single figure, use the price comparison section above to see real rates from flute players in your area and filter by budget before you enquire.

Choosing and booking a flautist

Always listen to the audio and video demos on each profile, since the word flautist covers everything from a delicate classical soloist to a player who performs over backing tracks. If you can, agree your key pieces in advance and give the musician plenty of notice for any special requests, as learning new material well takes time. It also helps to confirm the practical details early, such as where the flute player will set up and whether food and a place to store instruments are needed. For a fuller ensemble sound you can browse pianists and keyboardists or a classical ensemble to accompany the flute.