Advance Convention Registration
Register by July 24th to Avoid Increased On-Site Fees
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The 46th Annual NFA convention is just around the corner. If you haven't registered yet, take a moment to do so right now, and save some money in the process! Advance registration is $275 for active members and $145 for student members. On-site fees will be $350 for active members and $170 for students. We'll see you in Orlando!
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With summer approaching, now is the perfect time to renew your membership and register for the convention. The new member year begins August 1. Take advantage of all of your NFA member benefits, including:
- The Flutist Quarterly Magazine.
- Exclusive discounts on Anderson Instrument insurance, and more.
- Borrowing privileges from the world’s largest lending library of flute music.
- Unlimited access to Naxos Music Library and Grove Music Online.
- Prestigious competitions.
- A digital hub for event and masterclass listings, job postings, and more.
Renew today!
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NFA elections open next month, and information on 2018 candidates has been posted online. The vice president/president elect and assistant secretary/secretary positions are elected; board positions are ratified for three-year terms.
Elections open July 1 and close on August 11 at 5:00 p.m. (EDT). We will announce the election results at the 2018 convention closing ceremonies in Orlando. (Note: Only Active and Life Members are eligible to vote.)
Review the candidates.
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Receive Credit for Convention
Earn graduate-level credit, continuing education units (CEUs), or clock hours by attending the convention in Orlando. To take advantage of this opportunity, you must be a member of the NFA and be registered for the convention.
If you wish to register for the course, or have any additional questions, please contact course facilitator Sandra Saathoff at flutes@spu.edu, prior to the convention.
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Get a Head Start with 2019 Competition Repertoire
Planning on entering a competition next year? We have good news! Competition repertoire for 2019 competitions will soon be available on the competitions page. Then you can start practicing for your chance to head to the convention in Salt Lake City as a performer or finalist.
Pro Tip: Visit the exhibit hall at the convention in Orlando to pick up sheet music, new gear, and everything else you need to get to work!
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Coming Soon: The Summer Flutist Quarterly
Including the Special Convention Insert
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Our cover story by Abigail Sperling portrays the artistry of flutemaker Claude Laurent. His exquisitely rendered glass flutes were created specifically to be objects d’art—and, in the process, contributed to modern flutemaking methods. In his article, author Jorge Caryveschi takes a fresh look at Astor Piazzolla’s iconic Histoire de Tango. Linda Kirkpatrick, 30-year veteran summer camp administrator, offers guidelines on how to keep these masterclass programs productive, efficient, and safe.
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Articles by NFA President Kyle Dzapo and John Bailey profile 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Eva Kingma and András Adorján, respectively. Kate Blair describes how your generous donations to the endowment fund have helped talented flutists nationwide. And our annual insert provides a detailed program schedule for the 46th Annual NFA Convention. The magazine will be mailed and posted online soon!
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Pedagogy Articles
Summer Reading
As an exclusive benefit for NFA members, we offer monthly excerpted articles from The Flutist’s Handbook: A Pedagogy Anthology, Volume 1 (1998) and Volume 2 (2012).
Now that summer vacation has arrived, why not add a few pedagogy articles to your reading list?
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Enjoy a selection of articles from the past few months:
- An Approach to “Just” Intonation by Employment of Difference Tones by Albert Tipton
- Phrasing by John Wion
- Keeping Your Temper: A Flutist’s Guide to Intonation by Fenwick Smith
- How Do YOU Finger B-flat? by Carol Kniebusch Noe
- Finding Balance: Position, Posture, and Presentation by Angelita S. Floyd
- The Alto Flute in G and the Bass Flute in C: The Flutist’s Approach to Playing These Instruments by Sarah Baird Fouse
- Thirty Creative Seconds: Opening the Improvisational Door by Robert Dick
Read these and more articles on the Pedagogy page. (NFA member sign-in required to view articles.)
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