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Karissa Krenz

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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…

Instrumental Immersion: Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum

Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is home to a stunning collection of more than 7,500…

Fly on the Wall

I love hearing what people have to say. I’m one of those old-fashioned types who…

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Meet the 2023 NFA Board Candidates

The 2023 NFA Board election opened July 1, 2023, and closes August 6 at 5:00…

By Madison Inouye
NFA News — Summer 2023

Welcome! Two new hires will be joining our NFA staff in time for the convention…

High Notes and Across the Miles — Summer 2023

High Notes Congratulations to Jennie Oh Brown—a dedicated member of the NFA’s IDEA and historic…

Passing Tones — Summer 2023

In Memoriam We also remember this NFA member who recently passed: Wayne Merrill Crebo (1926–2023)

Flute by Jean Paul Wright
Pursuing The Dream: The NFA’s 2022 First Generation in College Scholarship Winner Dylan Masariego

The NFA’s First Generation in College Scholarship is a merit-based, one-time monetary award granted to…