Beyond the Symphony: A Conversation with Aralee Dorough

It’s not often that an artist redefines both their role within a major orchestra and…

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Cultivate ◆ Create ◆ Celebrate: The NFA’s 2027 Convention Call for Proposals

The NFA’s 55th Annual Convention August 5–8, 2027 | Minneapolis, Minnesota The 2027 Convention will…

The Lost Art of Listening, Part 5: From Deep Listening to Deep Being

A short glossary of key figures referenced in this article appears at the end. The…

The Objective Subjectivity: On Teaching Fundamentals of Musicality to Intermediate Flute Players – Part 3

In the first two installments of this series, I aimed to provide intermediate flutists with…

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Keeping Flutists’ Shoulders and Upper Back Healthy

The awkward posture required to play the flute can cause discomfort in the shoulders and…

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Putting it Together: PROJECT Trio

Currently comprising saxophonist Daniel Berkey, double bassist Peter Seymour, and flutist Greg Pattillo, PROJECT Trio…

Portland, Here We Go! The 2026 NFA Convention Preview

My dear flute friends, in just four months we will gather once again to celebrate…

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Career Stories: Life as a Military Flutist

This year’s NFA Convention Program Chair Daniel Pardo is a former military musician, having received…

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Introducing the 2026 Competition Commissions

Each year the NFA commissions new works for its High School Soloist and Young Artist…

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Pacific Northwest Overtures: Portland 2026 Tips

If there is a list of ideal summer city destinations, Portland, Oregon, is on it!…

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Crafting History: The Flute in the United States, 1776–1900

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this…