The Board of Directors of the National Flute Association (NFA) is proud to announce that they have approved updates to the organization’s Vision, Mission, and affiliated statements for the first time in over 15 years. 

“As part of the Strategic Planning process, the NFA Board of Directors has updated the Mission, Vision, Core Values, Diversity and Ethics statements to reflect the current work of the organization and help us look to the future,” says NFA President Rebecca Johnson. “It was a thoughtful yet intense process, and we’re so pleased to bring the results to the membership now.”

The mission statement was last updated in 2007, and the vision statement was last updated in 2008. The new statements can be read below or on the NFA’s website at nfaonline.org/mission.

Vision: Inspiring flutists, enriching lives, and uniting the world through music

Mission: To nurture and support an inclusive and thriving global flute community.

We fulfill this mission through:

• Inspiring artistic growth through innovative programming and robust competition opportunities

• Expanding the flute repertoire with exciting commissions, exclusive publications, and special events

• Bringing the flute community together at our annual four-day convention—a celebration of all things flute!

• Connecting flutists worldwide through engaging online events for both artistic collaboration and social interaction

• Publishing The Flutist Quarterly, an acclaimed flute-focused magazine for NFA members

• Nurturing young talent via our Young Artist Mentorship Program

• Empowering flutists through scholarships that support their artistic journey 

• Offering an evolving online repertoire guide, a free and invaluable tool for flutists

• Commissioning over 100 new works for flute and piccolo

Our Core Values

As the premier organization for the global flute community, the NFA:

• Inspires and cultivates personal, professional, and artistic excellence

• Celebrates artistic creation and artistic expression 

• Acknowledges the strength of diversity and the value of multiple perspectives

• Provides meaningful experiences to all members

• Honors, values, and respects the contributions of all members equally

• Promotes community

• Embodies integrity

Our Code of Conduct:

To ensure that all participants in the NFA convention and other NFA events have a positive and collaborative experience, the NFA expects that community members will:

• Be considerate and respectful to all community members

• Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, abusive, or harassing behavior, materials, and speech

• Speak up if they observe anything at an event that conflicts with this Code of Conduct

• If you are being harassed or feel uncomfortable, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the Executive Director or another member of the NFA staff or Board of Directors immediately

• Possible consequences of violation of the code of conduct include removal from NFA events or notification to the authorities

NFA Statement of Ethics 

The National Flute Association is dedicated to upholding its mission in all aspects of the organization. We are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone is treated with courtesy, fairness, and mutual respect. We ask all to maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and personal integrity, and we promote conditions that ensure the rights, safety, and well-being of all people involved in the association’s activities.

NFA Statement of Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

The NFA is an organization which unites flutists from all backgrounds for inspiration and for cultivating personal, professional, and artistic excellence. We recognize the inequities and barriers faced by marginalized groups in the arts and we address these through professional development, attention to programming, and administrative practices. We foster a climate of mutual respect, empathy, and accountability among our staff and members by nurturing an atmosphere that promotes equal opportunity and inhibits discrimination. We welcome people of all races, ethnicities, religions, creeds, national origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, physical abilities, neurodiversities, ages, and social, economic, and educational backgrounds. We celebrate our differences and welcome a broad range of ideas, experiences, viewpoints, and intellectual approaches because they support our vibrant, inclusive community.