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49th Annual NFA Convention
Variations on a Dream
August 12-15, 2021
2021 Virtual Convention
Early registration discount ends June 17!
We’re pleased to invite you to the 2021 NFA Convention: Variations on a Dream. This year’s convention will highlight the variations we take as flutists in carving out our own creative and career paths in today’s musical landscape.
The 2021 Virtual Convention is the full 2020 convention planned for Dallas, TX, dropped onto an online platform. All your favorite NFA convention features will be included: the opening orchestra, reading sessions, performances, panels, workshops, lectures, late-night cabaret, opportunities to network, access to exhibitors showcasing the best instruments and supplies in our field, and more. We've also built in some of the elements from last year's popular Summer Series, such a series of affinity spaces and morning warm-ups to start things off each day.
While we'll all miss the sensory buzz of in-person convention, we're excited about the expanded possibilities a virtual convention presents. With plane tickets, hotel rooms, travel arrangements, and general geographic proximity no longer required, more people than ever can join in, allowing for a more diverse and multifaceted dialog. And along with a number of passionate volunteers, program chair Jennifer Grim has put together an exciting array of programs and experiences for attendees to dive into from the comfort of their own homes.
A note from 2021 Program Chair Jennifer Grim
"While it is unfortunate that we can’t gather in person for the convention, I am excited to share the thoughtful, diverse, and imaginative programs and presentations submitted by the NFA membership. Flutists from around the world will come together for a virtual celebration of the convention’s theme, 'Variations on a Dream,' through performances, masterclasses, thought-provoking discussions, and workshops. This summer may still look a little different, but I look forward to seeing all of you online and as we look toward the future."
Program Highlights
Along with a number of passionate volunteers, program chair Jennifer Grim has put together an exciting array of programs and experiences for attendees to dive into from the comfort of their own homes. Some highlights from this year's lineup include:- Featured performers: Alberto Almarza, Joidy Blanco, Claire Chase, Valerie Coleman, Tara Helen O'Connor, Allison Loggins-Hull, Demarre McGill, Timothy Munro, Erica Peel, Marina Piccinini, Elena Pinderhughes, Karl-Heinz Schütz, Alex Sopp, Carol Wincenc
- Masterclasses: Masterclass Performers: Alberto Almarza, Jasmine Choi, Karl-Heinz Schütz; Orchestral Audition Masterclass: Sonora Slocum, Erica Peel; Baroque Flute Masterclass: Sandra Miller; High School Masterclass: Helen Blackburn; Junior Masterclass: Zara Lawler
- Workshops, panels and lectures: Workshops: Movement Workshop with Nina Assimakopoulos, Focus on Flexibility, Body Mapping, and much more; Panels: Beyond the Music: The Art of Transforming Students; Community-Minded Musicianship; Know Your Worth: Tips for Entrepreneurial Musicians; Thinking Big: Expanding the Flute Repertoire; Lectures: The Paris Conservatory, The Latin American Music Initiative, Designing Musical Projects; Demystifying the use of anatomical references; Teaching Flute Foundations; Telemann’s Flute Fantasias: a landmark opus
- World premieres: Claudia Anderson, Eve Beglarian, Allison Loggins-Hull, Andrew Rodriguez, Sungji Hong, and many others
- Keynote speaker: Lecolion Washington: Who decides what has value? Race, relevance, and the future
- Youth Flute Day: Playful Exploration in Breathing, Piccolo for All!, Between the Beats workshop
- Late-night cabaret: NFA Jazz Flute Big Band; Haruna Fukazawa with Steve Wilson and Flute is a Drag--with games
- Participate: Open orchestra reading, flute choir reading sessions, Irish flute Jam
- Plus – flute choir showcases, competitions, daily warm-ups, affinity spaces, happy hours, virtual exhibit hall--and a chance to meet flutists from around the world
A full schedule will be posted soon.
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Registration Scholarships
If you would like to attend the convention but can't afford the registration, you're invited to apply for a scholarship. Priority will be given to students and those who would be otherwise unable to attend the convention. Non-members may apply but, if selected, will be required to purchase an NFA membership (students will receive a discounted student membership rate).
To be considered, fill out the application form by June 4.
Click here to apply for a registration scholarship.
Registration Packages
Register by Thursday, June 17th to qualify for early bird rates. On June 18th, the cost of registration will go up.
Click here to register.
For this convention, we are offering a range of price options to suit all those who wish to attend, including early registration discounts, non-member registration options, student discounts, and day memberships. And all the member registration prices are lower than the cost of attending a live
convention--for the same great content.
Please note that to enjoy membership pricing for convention registration, you must have an NFA membership that is active through August 15, 2021. If you are not currently a member or your membership expires before then, you can still take advantage of membership pricing by selecting a registration-and-membership bundle.
Non-member Registration
No strings--just join us for the convention.
| $340 | Non-Member Registration |
Registration & Membership Bundle
Take advantage of the membership and registration bundle if you're not a member--you'll save in the end. Register by June 17 and save even more.
Standard Membership
$275 $325 | $180 (Registration - Early bird rate) + $95 (Membership dues) $230 (Registration after June 17) + $95 (Membership dues) |
Student Membership
$150 $180 | $95 (Registration - Early bird rate) + $55 (Membership dues) $125 (Registration after June 17) + $55 (Membership dues) |
Standard Member Registration
Standard convention registration for members--for all four fabulous days or for a day of your choosing. Register by June 17 to save over 20%.
$230 $125 | Full Convention Registration - Early bird rate Full Convention Registration Daily Registration (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday only) |
Student Member Registration
Standard convention registration for student members--for all four fabulous days or for a day of your choosing. Register by June 17 to save nearly 25%.
$125 $75 | Full Convention Registration - Early bird rate Full Convention Registration Daily Registration (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday only) |