What is the difference between a membership and an e-membership?
E-members receive all of the same benefits as members, except e-members are not mailed the The Flutist Quarterly, the Convention Program Book, or the annual Roster of Membership. Instead, these publications are made available for download from the NFA web site. E-memberships were designed as an alternative for non-U.S. members who pay postage expenses and receive delayed postal delivery of NFA publications, or for anyone who would prefer to receive NFA publications online only and pay lower dues.
International Shipping Fee
Benefits of membership are enjoyed by all NFA members whether living inside or outside the United States. However, because of the high cost and special handling requirements of mailing outside of the United States, international members are required to pay the additional postage fee below. Note, however that e-members are not subject to these additional fees.
active membership Active members receive a subscription to The Flutist Quarterly, the member magazine of the National Flute Association; an annual roster of membership listing contact information for all NFA members and domestic and international flute clubs; the opportunity to attend the annual convention held each August in rotating cities throughout the U.S.; the opportunity to apply for competitions and masterclasses; borrowing privileges from the NFA Music Library, a collection of more than 15,000 works; eligibility for low-cost instrument insurance; and the opportunity to network with flutists from all over the U.S. and internationally, including professionals, students, amateurs, teachers, and students.
student membership Student members receive the same benefits that active members receive, minus voting rights. To apply for this level, member must be a full-time student at a qualified institution.
contributing membership Contributing members receive the same benefits that active members receive. In addition, sustaining members are identified in the annual roster of membership. A portion of the funds paid toward sustaining membership goes directly toward support of the National Flute Association.
sustaining membership
Sustaining members receive the same benefits that active members receive. In addition, sustaining members are identified in the annual roster of membership. A portion of the funds paid toward sustaining membership goes directly toward support of the National Flute Association.
life membership
Life members receive the same benefits that active members receive. Life members make a one-time payment, valid for the life of the member.
flute club membership
Flute club members receive the same benefits that active members receive, with the following notes and exceptions: One flute club membership provides one (1) copy of each issue of The Flutist Quarterly (4 annually) for the group to share. Flute club membership does not include access to the Members Access section of the NFA Web site. Flute club membership does not entitle convention attendance for individual flute club members.
commercial membership
Commercial memberships are available to businesses only. Commercial members receive the same benefits that active members receive. In addition, commercial members may exhibit at the annual convention, are linked to the NFA Web site, and are listed in a separate section in the annual roster of membership.
library membership
Library members receive a subscription to The Flutist Quarterly. Library members do not receive any other NFA mailings or benefits. Library members are listed in a separate section in the annual roster of membership.
*e-members receive publications via the NFA web site only.
