NYFC Centennial
The NYFC will celebrate its centennial season in 2019-20. Updates here.
The New York Flute Club sponsors:
- A professional concert series
- The New York Flute Fair
- An ensemble program
- Competitions
- A monthly newsletter
- An education program
- Commissions of new music for flute
- A variety of publications and recordings
Members enjoy:
- Free admission and one or more guest tickets to monthly concerts
- Ensemble program
- Access to extensive member directory
- Free listing of members' events in our online and newsletter calendars
- Monthly newsletter
Welcome to the New York Flute Club
Flute Fair 2019: The Kincaid Connection • Sunday, March 17
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Nancy Toff
President, NYFC
February 2019
Dear friends,
Welcome to winter! Now that the polar vortex has departed, come out of hibernation and join us for the next round of flute club events (below).
Nancy Toff, President
Special Event: Flute Repair 101 with David Samperi, February 24
Master flute repairman David Samperi will offer a class on basic repair techniques as well as important basic skills necessary to take care of your flute. Class details and pre-registration info may be found here.
Mannes School of Music, 55 West 13th Street, Room 350 (third floor), 2:00-4:00 pm. Open only to NYFC members—no charge.
Recital by Karl-Heinz Schütz, March 3
Karl-Heinz Schütz, principal flute of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, was unable to appear at last year's flute fair as scheduled, but he will be in New York for the VPO's Carnegie Hall concerts and will play a recital for the club on Sunday, March 3. Join him for a program of Bach, Schubert, Gaubert, and Prokofiev.
New York Flute Fair: The Kincaid Connection, March 17
The annual flute fair, featuring guest artist Jeffrey Khaner, principal flutist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, honors the legendary William Kincaid. There's a rich array of programs for flutists of all ages and interests. The NYFC Competition takes place the same day. Join us for a stimulating day of concerts, workshops, lectures, exhibits. Register online and save time at the fair.
Be sure to visit the Flute Club table and tag sale in the lobby for bargains on used music, records and CDs, and flute memorabilia. Clean out your closets and bring items you'd like to donate. All club members are welcome to sell their own CDs, music, etc. (up to 10 items) at the flute club table; bring them the day of the fair.
Our 2018-2019 season of concerts and workshops
Click here for postable flyer; click here for season page.
October 21, 2018 | Harvey Sollberger 80th Birthday Celebration | |
November 11, 2018 | Armistice Day Concert: Music of the World War I Era | |
December 16, 2018 | Aaron Goldman | |
January 13, 2019 | NY Jewish Composers (at Center for Jewish History) | |
March 3, 2019 | Karl-Heinz Schütz | |
March 17, 2019 | Flute Fair with Jeffrey Khaner (at Columbia University Faculty House) | |
April 28, 2019 | Winners of the 2019 NYFC Competition |
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Harvey Sollberger 80th Birthday | Armistice Day Concert: Music of the WW I Era | Aaron Goldman | New York Jewish Composers | Karl-Heinz Schütz | Jeffrey Khaner |
News and Updates
Centennial commissionWe are proud to announce that we have commissioned Gabriela Lena Frank to write a work for flute and piano to commemorate the centennial of the Flute Club. It will be premiered at a gala concert next season and will be published by G. Schirmer. Find more about Ms. Frank here. |
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Become a Member
The New York Flute Club offers our Ensemble Program, our Education Program, and our annual competitions.
You can join or renew your membership online and, with membership, view our membership directory, edit your profile, and list your upcoming concerts in Member Events. More member benefits are listed on our membership registration page.
Our Mission
The New York Flute Club, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of flute playing and the appreciation of flute music. It provides a common meeting ground for professional, student, and amateur flutists and offers performance opportunities for flutists and composers. We welcome as members musicians and music lovers who are interested in the flute and flute music. Founded in1920 by eminent flutist Georges Barrère, composer Lamar Stringfield, and a group of their associates, The New York Flute Club is the oldest such organization in the United States.
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