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Christina Vermeulen

Christina Vermeulen is a writer and avid amateur flutist who holds a BS and MBA from Northwestern University and lives in the Chicago area.

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The Banned Played On: Composers Persevering in Times of Strife

Imagine a world where music is silenced—a notion that seems impossible, as music has always…

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Voices Unveiled: Iran’s Overlooked Female Composers

Iran’s cultural landscape experienced a seismic shift in 1979 when the country transformed from a…

FusionFlute: Interviews with Five 2024 Convention Thursday Night Opening Gala Performers

The western flute stands out as one of the few classical instruments that has seamlessly…

FusionFlute: Kim Scott

Flutist Kim Scott has earned a global fanbase, starting with her 2011 debut album Crossing…

FusionFlute: Ian Clarke

British flutist/composer Ian Clarke has performed globally as a soloist, and his array of published…

FusionFlute: Marco Granados

Marco Granados is one of the world’s leading Latin American music flutists, and his innovative,…

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FusionFlute: Anders Hagberg

Anders Hagberg is a flutist and soprano saxophone player whose style combines jazz, Scandinavian lyricism,…

FusionFlute: Greg Pattillo

Having racked up more than 100 million views on YouTube, beatboxing flutist and educator Greg…