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2025 NFA Elections

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Dear NFA Voting Member:

The Annual Meeting of the Voting Members of The National Flute Association, Inc. will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 9:00am (Eastern US Time) in Atlanta, GA in the Centennial Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta (265 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303) for the following purposes: (1) to introduce the candidate for ratification of Treasurer, (2) to introduce the candidate for ratification of Assistant Secretary, (3) to introduce the Board of Directors candidates for ratification, and (4) to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof.

Voting Members of record and in good standing are entitled to notice (as provided herein) and to vote. Motions will be considered to be approved if quorum is met by the return of at least 50 responses. Ballots may not be revoked.

HOW TO VOTE

Voting will take place in the NFA Member Portal. Before beginning the voting process, confirm that you hold an Active, Lifetime, or Low-Income NFA membership. Student members and commercial members are not eligible to vote in the NFA election.

To Vote:

  1. Log into your NFA Member Portal.
  2. In the main menu bar, click "Events & Proposals," then "Browse Events," then "2025 NFA Elections"
    1. If you do not see "2025 NFA Elections," it's possible that you do not hold an Active, Lifetime, or Low-Income NFA membership. Please contact Mily Harrod to confirm your membership level. 
  3. Follow the instructions to submit your ballot! Election results will be announced after the ballot closes on Saturday, August 9th. 
    1. Step-by-Step Instructions (pdf) are available to guide you through the form. Contact Noah Cline if you are having trouble with the voting form. 

The election will open on Tuesday, July 1 and close at 5:00 p.m. Eastern US Time on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Ballots may not be submitted after that time. Voting results will be announced during the Closing Ceremonies at the Annual Convention and in the Fall issue of The Flutist Quarterly.

Note that only one vote per eligible NFA member will be accepted. Votes from non-members will not be considered or counted.

Scroll down to meet the candidates for the NFA Board of Directors. Hard copies of candidate statements can be provided upon request by contacting the NFA office by phone at 312-332-6682 or by email at jclarke@nfaonline.org.

By Order of the Board of Directors,
Jenny Clarke
Executive Director

Meet the Candidates:

Treasurer | Alice Jones

A two-year commitment

Alice Jones
Raised in Austin, TX, Alice Jones is a musician whose multi-faceted career welcomes new listeners into the world of music. As a flutist, composer, teacher, and administrator, she pushes against the boundaries of what it means to be a musician, whose voices can be heard, and what success looks like. In 2020, she became the Assistant Dean of Community Engagement and Career Services at the Juilliard School, drawing upon her commitment to music creation, education, and collaboration. She teaches flute in Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program and is an adjunct professor of flute at Montclair State University. Alice graduated from Yale University, SUNY Purchase, and the CUNY Graduate Center and is a Haynes artist.
Candidate Statement:

"I joined the NFA Board as interim Treasurer in the summer of 2024, and it has been such a meaningful way to reconnect with and support the NFA community. I’m inspired and invigorated by the can-do energy and commitment of this organization to bettering the experience of as many flutists as possible. I come to the organization as a flutist, a composer, an educator, and an arts administrator, but most importantly as a listener and a learner. I am grateful for my time in the NFA because of the connection to so many thoughtful, wise, and passionate advocates for the flute, and I look forward to continuing to support the organizational strategy and rigor of its work."

Assistant Secretary | Brittany Trotter

A two-year commitment; will serve one year as Assistant Secretary and the following year as Secretary. 

Brittany Trotter
Brittany Trotter is a prize-winning flutist, educator, and collaborator who serves as Assistant Professor of Flute and Program Director of Woodwinds at the University of the Pacific’s Conservatory of Music. She has earned top honors in multiple Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Young Artist Competitions, winning state-level competitions in Mississippi, Wyoming, and West Virginia, and was a semi-finalist in the 2017 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. She is the recipient of the National Flute Association’s 2020 Graduate Research Competition for her dissertation on Valerie Coleman’s works. In addition to being an advocate for contemporary and interdisciplinary music, she is also an active orchestral performer. Trotter has performed and lectured at numerous universities and regional and national music conferences, and she remains dedicated to community engagement and mentorship through ongoing collaborations with flute organizations across the country.
Candidate Statement:

"I’m deeply honored to be considered for the role of Assistant Secretary and thankful for the opportunity to serve this remarkable organization. I first attended the NFA Convention as an undergraduate and have been inspired ever since by the artistry, innovation, and community the NFA fosters. Serving on the board would be a meaningful opportunity to give back to an organization that has significantly shaped my growth. I’ve previously served as Junior Flute Competition Coordinator and have contributed to the Career and Artistic Development Committee, Youth Day Committee, and the Young Artist Mentorship Program. If elected, I am committed to supporting and inspiring the next generation of flutists while helping advance the NFA’s mission and future."

NFA Board of Directors | Adam Eccleston

Primary duty is to participate in all meetings of the Board and adopt the policies and the programs of the association.

Adam Eccleston

Born in Brooklyn, New York in the Little Caribbean neighborhood, conductor, radio host, educator and flutist Adam Eccleston has gained international recognition as a soloist, recitalist, chamber and orchestral musician. He has conducted ensembles in Panama, Dominican Republic, Belize, Canada and throughout the U.S. Adam has been awarded top prizes in competitions for which he was featured at Carnegie Hall and Kurhaus Wiesbaden in Germany. He was the Artist-in-Residence for All Classical Radio for two years and currently sits as Chair of the Recording Inclusivity Initiative, which brings to light the music of underrepresented composers. As a radio host and producer for All Classical Radio, Adam also guest hosts for the Young Artist Showcase on WQXR in New York City.

During his earlier years, Adam studied with flutist William Bennett in England at the age of 15 and was later hand selected by Sir James Galway to study in Switzerland at 19 years old. He holds two master's degrees in performance and education - you can find him teaching at Reed College in Portland, Oregon as well as conducting ensembles at the Metropolitan Youth Symphony. Currently, Adam is a Powell Flute Artist and Principal flutist of Orchestra Nova NW and appears as a guest artist around the country.

Candidate Statement:

"This is a wonderful time in my career to serve as a board member to NFA, for whom I would not be the same without. This organization’s relentless pursuit in highlighting some of the best performers of multi- generations continues to inspire, educate and provoke boundless thought for a stronger and compassionate community. What I am most excited about in joining the board is sharing our love of the flute through creative programs and initiatives that serve the greater diverse population, while allowing room for new progressive ideas and endeavors. If given the opportunity, I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge and offering several decades of non-profit leadership and global artistic experience to serve NFA’s mission and values." 

NFA Board of Directors | Alice Weinreb

Primary duty is to participate in all meetings of the Board and adopt the policies and the programs of the association.

Alice Weinreb

Alice Kogan Weinreb recently retired from the National Symphony Orchestra after 43 years as second flute. Her first flute teachers were Lois Schaefer and James Pappoutsakis. She received her B.A. from Brandeis University and her M.A. from The American University. She won a Fulbright Fellowship for flute studies with Fernand Caratgé at the Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris, where she received the premier prix in flute. Alice is a founding member of the Capitol Woodwind Quintet and the Eclipse Chamber Orchestra and performed for 24 summers in the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She has had many beloved students from the National Symphony Youth Fellowship program and the Catholic University of America. She is featured on recordings of works by Margaret Brouwer, Truman Harris, and David Teie.

Candidate Statement:

"After a lifetime of playing the flute, I can barely remember a time before the flute was my constant companion. In fact, my first daughter once complained that I loved the flute more than I loved her (not true). But it is true that I have had a wonderful time as an orchestral flutist, playing under great conductors and sitting next to great players; as a chamber music player, enjoying the unique role of the flute; and as a teacher, sharing the joys of playing and helping to solve thorny technical problems. I look forward to participating in the shared camaraderie of NFA and fostering great music-making." 

NFA Board of Directors | Caroline Wong

Primary duty is to participate in all meetings of the Board and adopt the policies and the programs of the association.

Caroline Wong
Caroline Wong is a flutist and attorney based in Chicago. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, she earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she studied with Thomas Robertello. Her musical career includes performances at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, and the Sarasota Music Festival. Caroline has been recognized as a soloist and chamber musician, including as winner of the first prize in the James and Helen Pellerite Orchestral Excerpt Competition (2012) and the Accent Music Festival Concerto Competition (2009). After completing her undergraduate music studies, she continued performing while earning her law degree at the University of Chicago, where she won the University of Chicago’s Annual Concerto Competition (2014) and appeared as a soloist with the University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She was also a live-round competitor in the National Flute Association’s Young Artist Competition in 2011. Now a litigator at Sidley Austin LLP, where she represents companies and their directors and officers in high-stakes litigation and corporate governance matters, Caroline brings a unique combination of experience. She is committed to broadening access to classical music and using her interdisciplinary background to help the NFA reach new communities and audiences.
Candidate Statement:

"I am honored to be nominated for the NFA Board, and I am grateful for the opportunity to give back to and strengthen my connection to a community that has shaped me so significantly. Music is deeply important to me and my family, and my years studying and performing as a flutist prior to my legal career are foundational to who I am as a person and as a professional today. If elected, serving on the Board will allow me to reconnect with that part of my identity, while bringing my unique perspective to support the NFA’s mission. I bring experience in governance, organizational strategy, and advocacy, and I am particularly interested in how the NFA can continue evolving both in how it serves its members and how it engages new and broader audiences."

HOW TO VOTE

Voting will take place in the NFA Member Portal. Before beginning the voting process, confirm that you hold an Active, Lifetime, or Low-Income NFA membership. Student members and commercial members are not eligible to vote in the NFA election.

To Vote:

  1. Log into your NFA Member Portal.
  2. In the main menu bar, click "Events & Proposals," then "Browse Events," then "2025 NFA Elections"
    1. If you do not see "2025 NFA Elections," it's possible that you do not hold an Active, Lifetime, or Low-Income NFA membership. Please contact Mily Harrod to confirm your membership level. 
  3. Follow the instructions to submit your ballot! Election results will be announced after the ballot closes on Saturday, August 9th.