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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
