NFA Annual Convention 2024 The National Flute Association (NFA) Annual Convention 2024 is set to take place from August 1 to 4 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. This four-day event will gather over 4,000 attendees and feature more than 70 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. The convention, themed […]
Jeanne Baxtresser, b. August 2, 1947 Jeanne Baxtresser is a distinguished American flutist and influential educator Early Life and Musical Beginnings Jeanne Baxtresser was born on August 2, 1947, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Her musical journey began at the age of nine when she chose to play the flute, a decision that set her on a […]
Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944) Cécile Chaminade was a French composer and pianist who made significant contributions to late Romantic music. Known for her charming and melodic style, Chaminade’s compositions were widely popular during her lifetime, and she holds a special place in flute repertoire. Cécile Louise Stéphanie Chaminade was a pioneering French composer and pianist whose […]
André Jolivet (1905-1974) André Jolivet was a prominent French composer renowned for his unique musical style, which often included elements of mysticism and primitivism. Despite not being a flutist himself, Jolivet made substantial contributions to flute music, demonstrating a profound understanding of the instrument's capabilities and crafting compositions that were both innovative and emotionally expressive. […]
Ian Anderson, b. August 10, 1947 Ian Anderson is a pioneering Scottish musician and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and flutist of the rock band Jethro Tull. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Ian Scott Anderson was born on August 10, 1947, in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. He grew up in Edinburgh and later Blackpool, […]
First NFA Convention held in 1973 The National Flute Association (NFA) was founded in 1973 to foster a community among flutists, promoting educational opportunities, flute music, and resource sharing within the global flute community. Founding and Inaugural Board The National Flute Association (NFA) was founded in 1973, spearheaded by an ad-hoc committee dedicated to creating […]
Johann Christoph Denner (1655 - 1707) Johann Christoph Denner was a pioneering German instrument maker credited with the significant development and invention of the clarinet in the early 18th century. Early Life and Background Johann Christoph Denner was born on August 13, 1655, in Leipzig, Germany. He grew up in a family deeply entrenched in […]
Louis Moyse (August 14, 1912 – July 30, 2007) Louis Moyse is revered in the world of flute music for his profound impact as a performer, educator, and composer. Early Life and Musical Training Louis Moyse was a French flute player and composer, renowned for his extensive contributions to flute music. Born in Scheveningen, Netherlands, […]
Friedrich Dülon (1768 - 1826) Friedric Dülon is remembered as a composer and one of the first virtuosos of the Western concert flute, pioneering new techniques and expanding the expressive capabilities of the instrument. His flute works are admired not only for their technical prowess but also for their emotive depth, influencing generations of flutists […]
Jacques Ibert (1890 - 1962) Jacques Ibert was a versatile French composer of the early 20th century, renowned for his eclectic and colorful music, including significant contributions to the flute […]
