The National Flute Association, a not for profit institution, is the largest flute organization in the world. Its mission is "To enrich the musical lives of flutists." It was founded to encourage a higher standard of artistic excellence for the flute, its performers, and its literature. Members include leading soloists, orchestral players, college and university professors, adult amateurs, and students of all ages. NFA annual conventions are held in major cities in the U.S. The 2008 Convention will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, August 7-10. (See Annual Convention for more information.)
| Membership Size: | 6000 Members |
| Convention: | 3000+ members attend annual convention |
| Founded: | 1972 |
| Demographics: | Members are from all 50 states and 50 Countries. |
| Regional Clubs: | NFA maintains a liaison with more than 200 U.S. flute clubs. |
| Competitions: |
NFA sponsors competitions for: |
| Publications: |
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| Journal | The Flutist Quarterly |
| Catalogue | Listing of NFA library |
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Membership Directory: |
Annual directory of members, flute organizations and flute related businesses. |
| Convention Program Book: |
Annual 250-plus-page book containing programs, schedule, biographies, indeces, and more flute- and convention-related information. |
| Library: | Members have access to a collection of 15,000 works. |
| Commissions: | New works are commissioned annually for the Young Artists and High School Soloists Competitions. |
| Flute Collections: | NFA helps to maintain the extensive Dayton C. Miller flute collection at the Library of Congress. |
| Commercial Members: | Flute makers, music publishers and related businesses, with 250 members, many of whom exhibit at NFA conventions. |
