| Abbreviation | NFA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1972 |
| Founder | Mark Thomas (1972-2022) |
| Founded at | Indiana |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Purpose | Inspiring Flutists, Enriching Lives. |
| Headquarters | 70 East Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Location |
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| Membership | 5,000 |
Executive Director | Jennifer Clarke |
| Staff | 8 staff, 14 Board of Directors |
| Website | https://www.nfaonline.org/ |
The National Flute Association (NFA) is an organization of flute players with roughly 5,000 members from more than 50 countries.[1] It is an association in the United States with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
The organization was founded in 1972 by flutist Mark Thomas[2] and incorporated in 1973 in Indiana.[3] The first administrative role was established in 1977. Past presidents, program chairs, and committee chairs have included principal flautists of American orchestras, soloists, chamber musicians, and professors at conservatories & universities. Notable members include Sir James Galway and Ian Anderson.[4] Jennifer Grim[5] is President of the Board for 2024–2026, with Francesca Arnone[5] serving vice-president for 2024–2026.
On the Executive Staff, Jennifer Clarke was named the executive director in January 2021.
- ^ "National Flute Association". 2012-05-23.
- ^ "Flutist Thomas plays tonight". The Salt Lake Tribune. 1990-10-09. p. M9.
- ^ "About". Default. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ Howard Reich (1997-08-10). "High-end Musicians Drawn To The Flute". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
- ^ a b "About". Default. Retrieved 2024-11-28.