NFA Online Events
Taking place on Sundays at 2pm CT, these interactive Zoom events were crafted by the flute community for the flute community, designed to inspire and connect. NFA members have put together a diverse roster of experiences, drawing on their expertise, talent, and passion.
All events are open to the public
and free of charge, but advance registration is required.
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Event Calendar | 2026-2027
Each event takes place at 2pm CT via Zoom unless otherwise noted. After you register, you will receive an email with the Zoom information. To view recordings of past events, click here. Check back soon for additional events and workshops!
October 25, 2026 | Music by Black Composers for Flute: A New Repertoire Resource with the NFA Special Publications Committee | REGISTER TO ATTEND
Special Publication’s newest work, Music by Black Composers: Flute, Volume 1 is a landmark collection of solos (with duets) for beginning flutists with applications for everyone. We will discuss this rich, varied, and overlooked repertoire, how it supplements other methodologies, where to discover more music by Black composers, and explore further MBC resources.November 8, 2026 | Beyond the Audition: Preparing High School Flutists for College-Level Musical Life with Christine Gangelhoff | REGISTER TO ATTEND
Discover ways to help high school flutists can prepare for the transition into college-level music study with greater clarity, confidence, and artistic readiness.December 6, 2026 | Vivaldi’s Piccolo Concerto with Zart Dombourian-Eby and the NFA Piccolo Committee | REGISTER TO ATTEND
Join us as we explore how to approach Vivaldi’s Piccolo concerto with Zart Dombourian-Eby and other members of the piccolo committee.
January 10, 2027 | Adult Amateur Virtual Masterclass with Chelsea Tanner | REGISTER TO ATTEND
The winners of the 2026 Adult Amateur Masterclass Competition--Dante Dullas, Kathleen Herb, and Morgan Mongold--perform for Chelsea Tanner.
This event is sponsored by Flute Specialists, Inc.
January 24, 2027 | Call the Plumber!: Low Flute Tech Talk | REGISTER TO ATTEND
A moderated panel of technicians discuss repair and maintenance questions about low flutes as well as best practices to prevent damage to the instruments. Featuring panel technicians Jeff Denning, Chris Roush, Rachel Simon, and Eduardo Caicedo. Moderated by Dr. Keith Hanlon.
February 21, 2027 | Forgotten Flutes from the Renaissance to the Romantic Era with the NFA Historical Flutes Committee | REGISTER TO ATTEND
Come hear about lesser-known flutes such as the Renaissance bass flute, the flûte d'amore, and also flutes by Asa Hopkins, one of the first important American woodwind makers of the 19th century! We'll talk about each of the flutes’ design, repertoire, and their expressive possibilities.