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Karissa Krenz

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Making it Work: NFA Career Enhancement Grant Recipient Yi Xiang

In 2020, Yi Xiang won both the NFA’s Young Artists Competition and Best Performance of…

Renewal by Karissa Krenz
Taking Stock

If there’s one thing we tend to do more and more during the winter, it’s…

News by Madison Inouye
NFA News — Winter 2024

While the 2024 Convention in San Antonio takes shape (registration and hotel reservations open on…

High Notes — Winter 2024

NFA member Suzanne Stumpf, co-artistic director of Musicians of the Old Post Road, received the…

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Reviews of the 2023 Newly Published Music Competition Winners

The Newly Published Music Competition recognizes commercially published works. The panel of judges considers both the…

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Hallway Flute Choir Credit Tim Trumble
Beyond Borders: Photos from the NFA’s 2023 Convention in Phoenix

There was record-breaking heat outside…but inside the flutes remained cool! The 51st Annual NFA Convention—Beyond…

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A Peek at the Fun: Photos of Youth Flute Day 2023

One of the 2023 convention’s most festive happenings was the NFA’s annual Youth Flute Day,…

Introspective Composition: Q&A with Flute Choir Call for Scores 2023 Winner Phoebe Pylant

Phoebe Pylant won the NFA’s 2023 Flute Choir Call for Scores competition for her work…

Gourds and pumpkins by Karissa Krenz
An Abundant Harvest

The sweltering summer of 2023 has drawn to a close, and I find myself diving…

By Madison Inouye
NFA News — Fall 2023

Getting Involved Have you thought about becoming more involved with the NFA but don’t know…

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High Notes — Fall 2023

Historical performance specialist Suzanne Stumpf is pleased to announce the 35th anniversary season of Musicians…