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The NFA Blog is a space for flutists to share ideas, stories, and advice. Come here for posts from our staff, volunteers, committees, and members - all sharing their insights for the flute community. 

 

In July 2024, we combined our existing blogs (The Committee Blog and the Community Blog) into one: The NFA Blog. This space will be a landing page for the flute community to share their insights. Check back each month for new posts!

 
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Flute Club Affiliates | 25/26 Virtual Event Calendar

Oct 8, 2025, 19:48 PM by Noah Cline

The NFA invites all flutists to attend the events below, hosted by our Flute Club Affiliates. Flute Club Affiliates are independent, local flute clubs who work closely with the NFA to build closer connections with the flute club community. For more information on the events, visit the links below. This calendar will be updated throughout the year, but please check with the hosting flute club for the most up-to-date information. 

OCTOBER
Oct. 16 | New York Flute Club

Samuel Baron’s recordings of American music, with commentary by his colleagues. Hosted by Tara Helen O’Connor. LEARN MORE

NOVEMBER
Nov. 13 | New York Flute Club

Flutes of the World with Tereasa Payne. LEARN MORE

Nov. 16 | Chicago Flute Club

Linda Chesis - “From the Big Apple to the Windy City" Recital and Masterclass. Kay Kim, piano. LEARN MORE

DECEMBER
Dec. 4 | New York Flute Club

An evening with flutist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer David Amram, interviewed by Jayn Rosenfeld. LEARN MORE

Dec. 10 | Chicago Flute Club

Angela McCuiston - Strength Training for Musicians: Flute-specific exercises for a pain-free playing career. LEARN MORE

JANUARY
Jan 6 | Greater Portland Flute Society

Linda Bailey presents - Playing the E flat flute including delightfully quirky bits about it and new repertoire. LEARN MORE

Jan 8 | New York Flute Club

Ragan Whiteside, soul jazz flutist (I Just Wanna Play series). LEARN MORE

Jan. 11 | Chicago Flute Club

Julien Beaudiment - “Painting with Sound - the French Flute Legacy" LEARN MORE

Jan 29 | New York Flute Club

The Flute Works of Joan Tower. Music and interviews with Joan Tower, Lisa Bost-Sandberg, Patricia Spencer, and Carol Wincenc. LEARN MORE

FEBRUARY
Feb 3 | Greater Portland Flute Society

Alison Baker presents - An Introduction to playing traditional Irish music for classical flute players. LEARN MORE

Feb 22 | Chicago Flute Club

Forum with Rhonda Larson:  “Finding Your Niche” - Learn how to carve out your place in the music world. LEARN MORE

MARCH
March 3 | Greater Portland Flute Society

Alison Baker presents - Looking at Mei by Kazuo Fukushima through the lens of shakuhachi technique. LEARN MORE

March 21 | Chicago Flute Club 

Gareth McLearnon: “Flute-astic Fun! A Flute Choir Event” LEARN MORE

March 26 | New York Flute Club

John Ragusa, improvisational flutist, on world flutes (I Just Wanna Play series). LEARN MORE

APRIL
April 7 | Greater Portland Flute Society

Robert Wakeley presents - Flute music of 20th century Argentinean composer Jacobo Ficher. LEARN MORE

April 16 | New York Flute Club

Flutes and Flutemakers in Early New York—Wendell Dobbs, Nancy Groce, and Michael Lynn. The instruments, flutemakers, flutists, and composers who promoted the flute, with music of Foster, Riley, and others. LEARN MORE

April 26 | Chicago Flute Club

Ian Clarke: “Zoom Tube and Other Adventures” LEARN MORE


Looking for older blog posts? Click here to view the archive of Community Blog and Committee Blog posts prior to July 2024.