Start spreading' the news: the 37th NFA Convention is coming to New York, New York. Conventioneers will relish new offerings befitting the city that never sleeps, from a Telemann-a-thon--almost six consecutive hours of every duet Telemann ever wrote for the flute--to a late-night reading of a Tallis Motet for 40 flutes. The best of the standards will return, of course, including competitions, flute choirs, performance health workshops, and concerts and recitals galore. Sir James Galway will be the featured 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, to be honored at the annual Gala Dinner on Saturday night, August 15. Galway will also perform, teach, oversee a workshop for all ages, and lead an attempt to break the world record for the Largest Flute Ensemble. We'll see you in The City this August.

Convention Information

Register Online  /  Register by Mail (Registration deadline is July 19.)

Convention Schedule UPDATED 7/2/2009!

NFA Dues/Convention Pre-Registration Fees

Hotel & Travel Information

Marriott Courtyard Overflow Hotel

Marriott Marquis Hotel Information and Reservations (Sold Out. See overflow hotel above.)

Important Hotel Update UPDATED 11/7/2008

Make History with Sir James Galway

Convention Exhibitors Contact Info NEW!

Exhibitor Kit and Information NEW!

Exhibitor's Packet

Exhibitors: Booth and Exhibit Hall Floor Plan (Additional booths available in quiet area outside the exhibit hall; instrument demonstrations restricted to practice booths.)

Location Information Links

Hotel and Conference Area

e-Brochure for the Marriott Marquis

Times Square

Miscellaneous Forms

World Record Flute Ensemble Registration Form

Flute Orchestra Online Sign up  /  Mail-in Form

Performer and Presenter Forms

Contacts

Convention Director
Madeline Neumann
26951 Ruether Ave., Suite H
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
661-299-6680
fax: 661-299-6681
conventionservices@nfaonline.org

Program Chair
Linda Toote
55 Arlington St.
Newton, MA 02458
nfapc2009@gmail.com

Exhibitor and Advertiser Information

  N'Awlins & NFA Exhibits Coordinator
Patti McCleney
Phone/Fax 985-893-9521
pattimccleney@yahoo.com
N'Awlins Trade Show Management
Jim Magee
Phone 985-626-3046
Fax 985-727-3940
jnawlins@bellsouth.net

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a member of the NFA to attend the annual convention?
Yes, you must be a current member as of August 1st of the convention year.
Is there an additional fee for registering on site at the convention?
Yes, there is a registration fee surcharge if you register on-site. Be sure to take advantage of our special pre-registration rates by registering online, or by sending in your registration form by July 1st each year.
What month does the convention take place?
The convention is always in August, usually the second or third week.
Do you offer financial assistance or scholarships for the convention?
The Myrna Brown Scholarship awards one scholarship every other year, beginning in 2008, by providing partial financial assistance to a flutist from an economically challenged country to attend the NFA Convention. In addition, membership dues in the NFA and convention fees are waived for one year. Please visit the Myrna Brown Scholarship page for further details.
Where can I download the convention program book for past conventions?
The previous convention program books can be downloaded from the Convention Chronicles section of the web site. Simply visit Convention Chronicles and select the "Chronicles Summary and Downloads" page for the particular convention year you are interested in.

 

Future Conventions

  • Anaheim, California
    • August 12-15, 2010 (Anaheim Marriott Hotel)
  • Charlotte, North Carolina
    • August 11-14, 2011 (Charlotte Convention Center)
  • Las Vegas, Nevada
    • August 9-12, 2012 (Caesar’s Palace)
  • New Orleans, Louisiana
    • August 8-11, 2013 (Marriott Hotel at French Quarter)