National Flute Association
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| Abbreviation | NFA |
|---|---|
| Motto | Inspiring Flutists, Enriching lives |
| Formation | 1973 |
| Headquarters | 70 East Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Location |
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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
- ↑ Jennifer Clary (2012-05-23). "Flute Choir to play at National Convention". Colorado State University. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
- ↑ "Flutist Thomas plays tonight". The Salt Lake Tribune. 1990-10-09. p. M9.
- ↑ "The Organization: Past Presidents". National Flute Association. 2014. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
- ↑ Howard Reich (1997-08-10). "High-end Musicians Drawn To The Flute". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
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