National Flute Association

The National Flute Association
Abbreviation NFA
Motto Inspiring Flutists, Enriching lives
Formation 1973
Headquarters 70 East Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Location
  • USA
Membership
5,000
Executive Director
Kelly S. Jocius
Staff
5
Website http://www.nfaonline.org

The National Flute Association (NFA), is the largest organization for flutists in the world, with approximately 5,000 members.[1] It is an association in the United States with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

It was founded by Mark Thomas in 1972,[2] and elected Bernard Z. Goldberg, principal flutist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, as its president in 1974.[3]

Notable members include Sir James Galway and Ian Anderson.[4]

References

  1. Jennifer Clary (2012-05-23). "Flute Choir to play at National Convention". Colorado State University. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
  2. "Flutist Thomas plays tonight". The Salt Lake Tribune. 1990-10-09. p. M9.
  3. "The Organization: Past Presidents". National Flute Association. 2014. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
  4. Howard Reich (1997-08-10). "High-end Musicians Drawn To The Flute". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
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