A Michigan native, Abi Middaugh currently studies with Amy Porter at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theater, and Dance. She will be attending the 2024 Aspen Music Festival and School, and is the recent winner of the 2024 Great Lakes Flute Festival Young Artist Competition and the 2024 Florida Flute Association Collegiate Competition. Abi is also the co-founder of an arts equity organization, The Intermezzo Fund.