This page will be updated at the beginning of each month with any changes or updates that are made to the schedule.
Location: 8th Street Registration Counter
Wednesday 3:00–9:00 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m
Location: Salon A
Thursday–Saturday 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: 8th Street Registration Counter
Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Wednesday 3:00–9:00 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Complimentary to all registrants. Instruments may be taken in or out as needed, 24 hours a day. All instruments must be picked up by 11:30 p.m. on Sunday August 14.
Location: 8th street North Registration Counter
General warm up rooms available to all attendees as needed, without assignment or reservation.
Room: North and South Offices, Lobby Level
Wednesday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
This page will be updated at the beginning of each month with any changes or updates that are made to the schedule.
Thursday, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Purchase and Play: Bring your flute and newly purchased duets or trios to read through with members of the Adult Flutist and Amateur Resources Committee!
This page will be updated at the beginning of each month with any changes or updates that are made to the schedule.
CH—Coffeehouse Concerts, CO—Competition, CR—Chamber, EF—Ensemble Festival, ES—Exhibitor Showcase, LE—Lecture, LR—Lecture Recital, MC—Masterclass, PL—Panel, SL—Solo, WS—Workshop, YF—Youth Flute Day
Time & Location | Title & Description | Category |
3-5 p.m. | Golden Anniversary Opening Flute Choir Rehearsal | |
5-10 p.m. | Young Artist Competition Quarterfinals | CO |
6:30-8 p.m. | Marina Piccinini Premieres Christopher Theofanidis's Flute Concerto with the Grant Park Orchestra | |
8-10 p.m. | Golden Anniversary Opening Flute Choir Rehearsal |
Time & Location | Title & Description | Category |
8-8:45 a.m. | Golden Anniversary Opening Flute Choir Warm Up | |
9-10 a.m.
| Annual Meeting and Opening Flute Choir Concert | |
9-10 a.m. | Graduate Research Competition Winners
| LE, CO |
9:15-10:15 a.m. | Arnold Jacobs' Breathing Techniques | WS |
9:45-10:45 a.m. | Treasures from the NFA Library | SL, CR |
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open | SL, CR |
10-11 a.m. | Gary Schocker in Concert | SL |
10-11 a.m. | Rise up! with Christina Jennings | WS |
10-11 a.m. | Ensemble Festival Reskin Showcase | EF |
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Continental A | High School Soloist Competition Finals Eight finalists perform for a panel of judges. Support provided by Wm. S. Haynes Co. | CO |
10:15-11:15 a.m. | How to Play the Flute with Sir James Galway | WS |
10:30-11:30 a.m. | To Infinity and Beyond | SL |
10:45-11:45 a.m. | Ensemble Festival Lobby Concert | EF |
11-11:30 a.m. | Ensemble Festival Composer Workshop: Gay Kahkonen | EF |
11 a.m.-12 p.m. | The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps presents: "Parlor to Parade" | CR |
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Reskin Showcase | EF |
11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Composer Workshop: Jonathan Cohen | EF |
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | One for Three and Three for Four | CR |
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Through Language and Terminology | PL |
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Young Artist Legacy Series | SL |
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Tradition and innovation: Simple system flutes by Theobald Boehm | LR |
12-1 p.m. | Brazilian Modern Lyricism: The Evolution of the Brazilian Singing Flute in Toadas, Choros,
and Canções | CR |
12-1 p.m. Grand Tradition (next to 720 Lounge) | Flute Teachers' Meet Up Meet up with fellow teachers at this casual gathering to share experiences, information, and more. Hosted by Naomi Seidman. | |
12:30-1:30 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Reskin Showcase | EF |
12:30-3:30 p.m. | Piccolo Artist Competition Semifinals | CO |
12:45-1:30 p.m. | Iconic Works by Black Composers | SL |
1-2 p.m. Grand Tradition | Welcome Orientation Come learn how to make the most of your convention experience. Hosted by 2022 Assistant Program Chair Laura Benning and 2023 Assistant Program Chair Debbie MacMurray. | |
1-2 p.m. | Flute Choir Reading Session with Taylor Irelan | EF |
1-2 p.m. | Past Presidents' Panel | PL |
1-2 p.m. | The Evolution of Density 21.5 | LE |
1:30-2 p.m. | Evolution of the Flute for Flute Quartet and Electronics | SL |
1:30-2:15 p.m. | 2022 Myrna Brown International Scholarship Winner: Evangelina Reyes Lopez | SL, CR |
1:45-2:15 p.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Wm. S. Haynes Co. The Haynes Sound: Past, Present, and Future Join Master Headjoint Maker, Aiven O'Leary, and Sales Manager, Korinne Smith from the Wm. S. Haynes Company as they go in depth about the legendary Haynes sound and the creation of Haynes headjoints. They will go over the sound differences between the current headjoint offerings as well as introduce their NEW custom headjoint cut! Come, see, and hear what Haynes has in store for your sound. | ES |
1:45-3:15 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Reskin Showcase | EF |
2-3:30 p.m. | Flutists of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in Concert Randy Bowman, Henrick Heide, Haley Bangs, and newly appointed piccolo Rebecca Tutunick perform works of Castérède, Bach, Hoover, Lovreglio, and more. | SL |
2-3:30 p.m. Joliet | Historic Flutes Room Get an up close look at the evolution of the flute. Open for exploration, the Historic Flutes Room will display a large assortment of pre- and early Boehm designs. Experts will be available to demostrate instruments as well as answer questions about your personal instruments and those on display. | |
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Showcase | EF |
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Nothing About Us Without Us: Reflections on Inclusion | PL |
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Premieres Concert | SL, CR |
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Musical Origins and the Stone Age Evolution of Flutes | LR |
3:30-4:30 p.m. | Visit the Exhibit Hall | |
4:30-5:00 p.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Miyazawa Flutes The Colors of Sound: Cresta Series Join us and Miyazawa Performing Artist Göran Marcusson to hear and discuss our new, exclusive series of flutes – The Cresta Series. | ES |
4:30-5:30 p.m. | Piccolopalooza #1 | SL, CR |
4:30-5:30 p.m. | Low Flutes Reading Session | EF |
4:30-5:30 p.m. | Open Adult Amateur Masterclass with Gary Schocker | MC |
4:30-5:30 p.m. | The Evolving Flutist: Mozart to Marketing | WS |
4:30-5:30 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Lobby Concert | EF |
4:30-6 p.m. | Flutists of Color Affinity Group | |
4:30-6 p.m. Joliet | Historic Flutes Room Get an up close look at the evolution of the flute. Open for exploration, the Historic Flutes Room will display a large assortment of pre- and early Boehm designs. Experts will be available to demostrate instruments as well as answer questions about your personal instruments and those on display. | |
5-6:30 p.m. | High School Masterclass | MC |
5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Romantic Flute: Sharon Bezaly in Concert | SL |
5:45-7:30 p.m. | Myrna Brown Dine-Around | |
6-7 p.m. | Exhibitors' Concert | ES |
6-7 p.m. | Creativity with Looping and Effects Pedals | WS |
6-7 p.m. | Flute Ensemble Festival Kick Off | EF |
7-7:45 p.m. | Thursday Pre-Gala Lobby Concert | EF |
8-10 p.m. | Gala Concert: Evolution | EF |
10:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | Late Night Cabaret |
Time & Location | Title & Description | Category |
8-9 a.m.
| Floga with Live Music | WS |
8:15-9 a.m. | New Music for Low Flutes | SL, CR |
8:30-9 a.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: Two Latin American Works for Flute and Electronics | CH |
8:45-9:15 a.m. | Imaginative New Works for Flute and Cello | CR |
9-9:30 a.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Song Headjoints Jasmine Choi: The Elegance of Song Headjoints Join craftsman Youngchan Song alongside Jasmine Choi as she demonstrates the resonance, luxury, and handcrafted beauty of Song Headjoints! | ES |
9-9:45 a.m. | From Dawn to Dusk | SL |
9-10 a.m. | Three, Four, Five ALIVE! | CR |
9-10 a.m. | Ensemble Festival Lobby Concert | EF |
9-10 a.m. | Mindful Flute Choir Warm-Up | EF, WS |
9-11:30 a.m. | Orchestral Audition and Masterclass Competition | CO, MC |
9:15-9:30 a.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: Roots of Interior by Phyllis Chen | CH |
9:30-10:30 a.m. | Jazz Flute Big Band Reading Session with Billy Kerr | |
9:30-11 a.m. | Ensemble Festival Showcase | EF |
9:30-11 a.m. | C.R.E.A.T.E. Project Competition Presentations | CO, LE |
9:45-10:15 a.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: Deep Winter | CH |
10-11 a.m. Grand Tradition (next to 720 Lounge) | Adult Amateur Meet Up Meet up with fellow adult amateurs at this casual gathering to share experiences, information, and more. Hosted by Barb Fairman. | |
10-11:30 a.m. | Young Artist Legacy Series | SL |
10:15-10:45 a.m. Salon B | Ensemble Festival Composer Workshop: Phyllis Avidan Louke An in-depth look into Phyllis Avidan Louke's process of writing flute ensemble music. She will discuss her work and inspiration and will lead a workshop on one of her pieces. Bring your flute, your music stand, and your questions. | EF |
10:15-11:15 a.m. | Ensemble Festival Reskin Showcase | EF |
10:30-11 a.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Sankyo Flutes Discover the Sounds of Sankyo In this interactive session, Dionne Jackson will give a short, expressive performance on four Sankyo flutes: The 901 Pure Silver, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, and the Grenadilla wood flute. As each flute is demonstrated, we will discuss the experience of performing on and listening to each model. | ES |
10:45-11:15 a.m. Salon B | Ensemble Festival Composer Workshop: Nicole Chamberlain An in-depth look into Nicole Chamberlain's writing process for flute ensembles. She will discuss her piece Railroaded and talk about her work and inspiration. Bring your flute, your music stand, and your questions. | EF |
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open | |
11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Alena Walentin in Concert | SL |
11-11:30 a.m. | Celebrating Asian Composers | SL, CR |
11 a.m.-12 p.m. | France: Renaissance to Romantic | SL |
11:15-11:45 a.m. PDR2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Theodore Presser Company Exploring "Flute 101.5" with Phyllis Avidan Louke This session will feature an in-depth discussion of the recently released “Flute 101.5” with Phyllis Avidan Louke, co-author of the acclaimed Flute 101 series. | ES |
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Flute & Hip-Hop | LR |
11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Jazz Artist Competition Final Round | CO |
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Irish Music on the Silver Flute | LE |
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Lobby Concert | EF |
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | A Look Behind the Conductor's Stand | EF, WS |
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Flute Lovers' Lunch with Marina Piccinini | |
11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: "To Each Her Own..." Flute Music by Chicago Women Composers | CH |
12-12:30 p.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Pettry Piccolos Piccolo Headjoint Cutting: A Demonstration The headjoint is the heart of every piccolo, but compared to flutes, it's a totally different ballgame. Watch Adam Pettry, owner of Pettry Piccolos, finish a headjoint, and hear the magic for yourself. One lucky attendee will get to keep today's headjoint. | ES |
12-1:30 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Showcase | EF |
12-1:30 p.m. | Accessibility Flutists and Allies Affinity Group | |
12-3:30 p.m. | Young Artist Competition Semifinals | CO |
12-3:30 p.m. Joliet | Historic Flutes Room Get an up close look at the evolution of the flute. Open for exploration, the Historic Flutes Room will display a large assortment of pre- and early Boehm designs. Experts will be available to demonstrate instruments as well as answer questions about your personal instruments and those on display. | |
12:30-2 p.m. | Flutists of the Atlanta Symphony in Concert | SL |
12:30-2 p.m. | Getting Started on Baroque Flute | WS |
12:45-1:45 p.m. | Searching for Balance in the Flute Repertoire: Latin American Sonatas and Sonatinas | LR |
12:45-1:15 p.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: Music for Flute and Electronics by Composers of African Descent | CH |
12:45-1:15 p.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Verne Q. Powell Flutes | ES |
12:45-2 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Reskin Showcase | EF |
1:15-2:45 p.m. | Jazz Flute Masterclass Three jazz flutists selected from the Jazz Masterclass Competition perform for prominent flutist, composer, and arranger Marc Adler. | MC |
1:30-1:45 p.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: Skinscape for Flute and Fixed Media | CH |
1:30-2 p.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Flute Specialists, Inc. The Highs and Lows of Harmony Flutes Flute Specialists has commissioned three new pieces for harmony flutes written by composers Gregory Wanamaker, Carmen Marulanda, and Zachery Meier. Join Tatiana Cassetta and Heather Neuenschwander as they give the world premiere of duets written for these lesser-seen flutes - piccolo, G treble flute, Eb flute, Bb flute, alto flute and bass flute. Come try the flutes for yourself at the Flute Specialists booth afterwards! | ES |
1:30-2:30 p.m. | Remembrance and Healing Concert | SL, CR |
2-2:30 p.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: Profaning the Sacred | CH |
2-3:30 p.m. | Karl Kraber Tribute Concert | SL, CR |
2-3:30 p.m. | Newly Published Music/Convention Performers Winners Concert | CO, CR, SL |
2-3 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Lobby Concert | EF |
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Jennifer Higdon and Thea Musgrave in Conversation | PL |
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Gareth McLearnon: Edge Effect Reading Session | EF, WS |
2:45-3:15 p.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: Book of Birds for Flute and Electronics | CH |
3-3:30 p.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Muramatsu America Flutes The Sound of Precision: Brandon Patrick George Brandon Patrick George discusses why he plays Muramatsu Flutes and explores the instrument’s signature sound through works of J.S. Bach and Isang Yun. The 2022 Grammy-nominated soloist and chamber musician is the flutist of Imani Winds, and serves on the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music. | ES |
3:30-4:30 p.m. | Visit the Exhibit Hall | |
4:30-5 p.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Wm. S Haynes Co. Customization at its Finest Meet with the most highly skilled artisans and staff from the Haynes Flute Company as they embark on the world of customization. They will be presenting two stunning examples of recent commissions they completed in the last year that demonstrate the skills and artistry that could only come from Haynes. Come and learn about the endless possibilities through the process of customization and how you can tell your personal story through the creation of your own custom handmade instrument. | ES |
4:30-5:30 p.m. | Flute Choir Reading Session with Mary Matthews | EF |
4:30-5:30 p.m. | Contemporary and Baroque Music for Historic Flutes | SL |
4:30-5:30 p.m. | Poison and Ambrosia | CR |
4:30-6 p.m. | Affinity Group: Under the Rainbow Tree | |
4:30-5:30 p.m. | Music of Canada and Ukraine Jaye Marsh, Denis Savelyev, and Aleksandr Haskin will perform music by Canadian and Ukrainian composers. | SL |
4:45-5:45 p.m. | Marina Piccinini and Kersten McCall in Concert | SL |
4:45-5:45 p.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: The Visible Breath: Solo and Electroacoustic Works of the New Millennium | CH |
4:45-5:45 p.m. | Disembodied Routine | LE |
5-5:45 p.m. | Gala Awards Reception | |
5:15-5:45 p.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Abell Flute Co. Whistle Headjoint for Boehm-system Flutes The Abell Low Whistle Headjoint is an end-blown, fipple style headjoint which offers a new and unique voice for the flutist. It is designed to fit any Boehm-system flute and to play comfortably through the full range of the instrument. The Low Whistle Headjoint orients the flute vertically providing a more balanced and centered position. This orentation relaxes the upper body, opening the lungs and diaphragm. Options for supporting the flute vertically include thumb rests and neck straps. | ES |
5:30-6:30 p.m. Joliet | Historic Flutes Room Get an up close look at the evolution of the flute. Open for exploration, the Historic Flutes Room will display a large assortment of pre- and early Boehm designs. Experts will be available to demonstrate instruments as well as answer questions about your personal instruments and those on display. | |
5:45-7:45 p.m. | Gala Awards Dinner | |
7-7:45 p.m. | Friday Pre-Gala Lobby | EF |
8-10 p.m. | Friday Night Gala: Celebrating 50 Years of the NFA | CR, SL |
10:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | Late Night Trivia | |
10:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | Irish Play Along | WS |
Time & Location | Title & Description | Category |
8-9 a.m. | Morning Warm Up: Taffanel + Lizzo; Moyse + Aretha | WS |
8-9 a.m. | Food for the Day's Journey: Breakfast with Julietta Curenton | |
8-8:45 a.m. | Youth Flute Day Ensemble Festival Showcase | EF, YF |
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Morning Sonatas | SL |
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Twice the Fun... Telemann for Two!! | LR |
8:45-9:15 a.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: Electro Flute Loops and Film | CH |
9-9:30 a.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Nagahara Flutes It's time to change! Does pandemic weariness have you yearning for a reset? Are you ready to take the next step towards becoming a better musician? Come hear about the flute-making revolution which promises to place in your hands the instruments of tomorrow. | ES |
9-10 a.m. | Meet the Composers: NFA Competition Commissions | PL |
9-10 a.m. Grand Ballroom | Latin Jazz Jam and Workshop with Nestor Torres Bring your flute and start your morning playing Latin Jazz with Nestor Torres and his band. | |
9-10 a.m. | Ensemble Festival Reskin Showcase | EF |
9:15-10:15 a.m. | Ensemble Festival Lobby Concert | EF |
9:30-10:30 a.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: Backstory: The Evolution of Electroacoustic Flute | CH |
9:30-11 a.m. | The Fluture is Low: A Low Flutes Chamber Recital
| CR |
9:30-11 a.m. | Ensemble Festival Showcase | EF |
9:30-11 a.m. | Young Artist Legacy Series
| SL |
9:45-10:15 a.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Burkart Flutes and Piccolos Discover the Legacy of Burkart... Join us for the launch of Burkart’s newest offering! Experience the culmination of tradition, innovation, and sound through the artistry of Nicola Mazzanti. Attendees will be entered to win $1000 towards the purchase of a new Burkart instrument (terms and conditions may apply). | ES |
9:45-10:15 a.m. | Youth Flute Day: Flute Olympics: Headjoint Hurdles | YF |
10-10:45 a.m. | Morning Music for Flute and Harp | CR |
10-11 a.m. | Social Justice Concert | CR, SL |
10-11 a.m. | Balance Training for an Unbalanced Instrument: How Offloaded Strength Training Improves Your Flute | WS |
10-11 a.m. Grand Tradition (next to 720 Lounge) | International Flutists Meet Up Meet up with fellow international flutists at this casual gathering to share experiences, information, and more. Hosted by Matt Johnston. | |
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
| Exhibit Hall Open | |
10:15-11:15 a.m. | Ensemble Festival Reskin Showcase | EF |
10:30-11:30 a.m. | Youth Flute Day: Learning from the Pros | YF |
10:30-11 a.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Windward Flutes Ltd. Our Story, the Magic, and the Possibilities Come and see how Windward Flutes has brought the taper-bore flute into the 21st century, by combining expert craftsmanship and modern technology, to make flutes with exquisite intonation and voicing, in a variety of stunning tone woods. These flutes are not just for Celtic music; they inspire endless musical adventures. Join makers Forbes & Yola Christie, with Andra Bohnet, Micheal Morton, and the USA Celtic Crúe to see what we have to offer you in your musical journey! | ES |
10:45-11 a.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: Frate vento, frate focu and Flusso di coscienza | CH |
11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Keynote Address: "Where Do I Go From Here? A Short Guide Through a Long Path" with
Maestro Leonard Slatkin | |
11:15-11:45 a.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Blocki Flute Method LLC Breathing: Super Fun—Super Easy Join us for a session full of engaging and effective breathing activities to add to your teaching toolbox. | ES |
11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Crossing Chicago: Classical Flute Meets Jazz | CR |
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Vibrate from your belly and support from your diaphragm: Demystifying the use of anatomical references | LE |
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Reskin Showcase | EF |
12-12:30 p.m. PDR2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Kingma Flutes | ES |
12-1 p.m. | Flute Choir Reading Session with Christina Condon-Numerick | EF |
12-1 p.m. | Meet the Composer: James Stephenson | CR |
12-1 p.m. | Beatboxing and Beyond: Essential Skills for the 21st Century Flutist
| WS |
12-1 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Lobby Concert | EF |
12-1:30 p.m. | Piccolo Artist Competition Finals | CO |
12-1:30 p.m. | Flutists of Color Affinity Group | |
12-2:30 p.m. Joliet | Historic Flutes Room Get an up close look at the evolution of the flute. Open for exploration, the Historic Flutes Room will display a large assortment of pre- and early Boehm designs. Experts will be available to demonstrate instruments as well as answer questions about your personal instruments and those on display. | |
12:15-12:45 p.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: “Roots” Three Short Pieces for Membrane Flute, Contrabass Flute and
Laptop | CH |
12:15-12:45 p.m. | Youth Flute Day: Flute Olympics: Tone Triathlon | YF |
12:45-1:15 p.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: FCNY presents Woodify Sound Solutions Feeling Sound - New Tone Colors with Woodify Discover all that Woodify Sound Solutions have to offer! In this showcase and discussion, the Founder of Woodify will demonstrate Woodify Rings, which enhance tone and projection for flute, alto flute, or bass flute. You will also have the chance to try Woodify Wave and Woodify Twig ergonomic tools, which give flutists a comfortable grip while allowing the flute to resonate. Special guests to be announced. | ES |
12:45-1:15 p.m. | Youth Flute Day: Flute Olympics: Rhythmic Gymnastics | YF |
12:45-2:15 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Reskin Showcase | EF |
1-1:15 p.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: The Flibbertigibbet's Fabrefaction, Vol. 1, by Roy Magnuson | CH |
1-2 p.m. | Jasmine Choi in Concert Performing works of Clarke, Messiaen, Schubert, and Saint-Saëns. With pianist Hugh Sung. | SL |
1-2 p.m. | 50 Years of NFA Commissions | SL, CR |
1-2 p.m. | Paganini on the Flute | LR |
1-2:30 p.m. | Alto Flute Artist Competition | CO |
1:15-2:15 p.m. | Youth Flute Day: Alexa's Neighborhood
| YF |
1:30-2 p.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Miyazawa Flutes Michel Bellavance in Recital An exciting program featuring a dynamic and spirited performance by Miyazawa Performing Artist and celebrated musician Michel Bellavance. | ES |
1:30-2 p.m. | Inaugural NFA LGBTQ+ Flute Choir Celebration | EF |
1:30-2:30 p.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: Video | Art | Music | Text
| CH |
2-3 p.m. | Communicating Effectively with Your Audience: The Use of Inflection and Nuance In the
Pedagogy of William Kincaid | LR |
2-3 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Lobby Concert | EF |
2-3:30 p.m. | Ransom Wilson Tribute | CR, SL |
2-3:30 p.m. Continental C | Ensemble Festival Showcase DCFlutes, Oklahoma City University (Mary H. Anderson Collegiate Flute Choir Award Winner), Pittsburgh Professional Flute Orchestra. | EF |
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Youth Flute Day: Visit the Historic Flute Room | YF |
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Piccolopalooza #2 | CR, SL |
2:15-2:45 p.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Verne Q. Powell Flutes Introducing the Powell Légende Mopane Flute Provocative and powerful, the new Légende model flute gives the soloist a truly distinctive voice and leaves a lasting impression. Made with a Mopane Wood body, 14K Rose Gold rings, ribs, and posts, and a Sterling Silver mechanism, the Légende is part of the new Buffet Crampon aesthetic concept combining rose gold and silver in the “Grand Siècle” style. Join Powell Artist Martha Long for a performance that explores the many timbres of our Mopane and Grenadilla Wood flutes side by side! | ES |
2:30-3:30 p.m. Merle Reskin Theatre | Ensemble Festival Open Clinic Observe Peter Senchuk from the Los Angeles Flute Orchestra work with Coro de Flautas de Panamá and the Crane Flute Ensemble in a masterclass setting. | EF, MC |
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Did you choose that piece or...? | LR |
3-3:30 p.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Flute Specialists Robert Dick Showcases the Glissando Headjoint™ The Glissando Headjoint™ gives flutists entirely new modes of expression, bringing the flute closer to the sound of the human voice and opening radically new timbral and phrasing possibilities. This telescoping headjoint does for the flute what the whammy bar does for the electric guitar. Robert will explain the headjoint, how it can be fit to your flute, and perform on what has now become the Glissando Flute™! The headjoint will be available to try and purchase at the Flute Specialists booth. | ES |
3-3:30 p.m. | Our Story: Music by Queer Composers | SL |
3-3:30 p.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: Imagination and Fantasy | CH |
3-3:30 p.m. | Youth Flute Day: Flute Olympics: Diving into Scales | YF |
3:30-4:30 p.m. | Visit the Exhibit Hall | |
4:30-5 p.m. PDR 2 | Exhibitor Showcase: Flutistry New Tools For Your Artistic Evolution Grab your smart phone and come ready to participate! Join us as Adam Workman conducts a flute trial in real time utilizing Flutistry’s own Trial Studio technology. Rank the flutes, talk about the how’s and why’s, and see how the results help you find an instrument you (and others) will love! | ES |
4:30-5 p.m. | Youth Flute Day: Flute Olympics: Sight-reading Party | YF |
4:30-5:30 p.m. | Cuban Masterpieces for Flute | SL |
4:30-5:30 p.m. | Diverse Double Reeds | CR |
4:30-5:30 p.m. Grand Tradition (next to 720 Lounge) | Flute Ensemble Conductors Meet Up Meet up with fellow flute ensemble conductors at this casual gathering to share experiences, information, and more. Hosted by Hilary Janysek. | |
4:30-6 p.m. | Masterclass Performers Competition Masterclass #1 | CO, MC |
4:30-6 p.m. | Best of Quintessenz Leipzig Flute Ensemble | CR, EF |
4:30-6 p.m. Joliet | Historic Flutes Room Get an up close look at the evolution of the flute. Open for exploration, the Historic Flutes Room will display a large assortment of pre- and early Boehm designs. Experts will be available to demostrate instruments as well as answer questions about your personal instruments and those on display. | |
4:45-5:30 p.m. | Coffeehouse Concerts: There are Black People in the Future: electro-acoustic works by living
Black composers | CH |
5-6 p.m. | Combined 2020/2021 High School and Collegiate Choir Competition Choirs | CO, EF |
5-6 p.m. | Amateurs of the NFA | PL |
5:30-6 p.m. | Youth Flute Day: Windy City Flash Mob! | YF |
6:30-7:15 p.m. | Saturday Pre-Gala Lobby Concert | EF |
7:30-9:30 p.m. | Gala Concerto Concert | SL |
10-11:45 p.m. | 50th Anniversary Party! |
Time & Location | Title & Description | Category |
8-9 a.m. | Morning Warm Up: A Bottom Up Approach to Whole Body Movement | WS |
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Latin American Voices | CR, SL |
8:30-9:30 a.m. Conrad Hilton Suite | Commercial Members Appreciation Breakfast Open to Commercial Members only. | |
9-9:30 a.m. | Piccolopalooza #3: Celebrating the Piccolo Artist Competition | SL |
9-10 a.m. | 2021 Young Artist Competition Winner in Concert | SL |
9-10 a.m. | Ensemble Festival Lobby Concert | EF |
9-10 a.m. | Junior Soloist Competition | CO |
9:15-9:45 a.m. | Ravel Revisited | CR |
9:30-10 a.m. | Daughters of Our Time | CR |
9:45-11 a.m. | A Whole New World: Re-Imagining a Career Post-Pandemic
| WS |
10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open | |
10-11 a.m. | Professional Flute Choir Concert | CO, EF |
10-11 a.m. | Flute Evolution, 1800-1900, The Revolution | LR |
10-11 a.m. | Birds of Paradise | CR, SL |
10-11 a.m. | Junior Masterclass | MC |
11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Visit the Exhibit Hall | |
12-1 p.m. Continental C | Collegiate Flute Choir Concert | CO, EF |
12-1:30 p.m. | The Evolving Flute Quartet | SL |
12-1:30 Joliet | Historic Flutes Room Get an up close look at the evolution of the flute. Open for exploration, the Historic Flutes Room will display a large assortment of pre- and early Boehm designs. Experts will be available to demonstrate instruments as well as answer questions about your personal instruments and those on display. | |
12-1:30 p.m. | New Creations Workshop | WS |
12-1:30 p.m. | Young Artist Competition Finals | CO |
12:15-1:30 p.m. | Mark Thomas Memorial Tribute Concert | CR, SL |
12:30-1:30 p.m. | Celebrating and Evolving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Our Flute Organizations | PL |
1-2 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Showcase | EF |
1:30-2:30 p.m. | Piccolopalooza #4: From Grado with Love | CR |
1:30-2:30 p.m. | 18th Century Masterworks | SL |
1:30-2:30 p.m. | Made in Chicago: Chicago Flute Club plays Chicago Composers | CR, SL |
1:30-2:30 p.m. | Ensemble Festival Lobby Concert | EF |
1:30-2:30 p.m. Grand Tradition (next to 720 Lounge) | Young Professionals Meet Up Meet up with fellow young professionals at this casual gathering to share experiences, information, and more. Hosted by Julee Kim Walker. | |
2-3 p.m. | How To Make Great Music Videos - The Basics | WS |
2:30-4 p.m. | Masterclass Performers Competition Masterclass #2 | CO, MC |
2:30-4 p.m. Joliet | Historic Flutes Room Get an up close look at the evolution of the flute. Open for exploration, the Historic Flutes Room will display a large assortment of pre- and early Boehm designs. Experts will be available to demonstrate instruments as well as answer questions about your personal instruments and those on display. | |
2:30-4 p.m. | Young Artist Legacy Series | SL |
2:45-3:45 p.m. | High School Flute Choir Concert | CO, EF |
2:45-3:45 p.m. | Pandemic Reflections | SL |
4-6 p.m. | Gala Concert and Closing Ceremonies | |