NYFC Corporate Sponsors
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 two 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
Lish Lindsey
President, NYFC
Welcome to Winter!
Our 105th season opened in October with an inspiring traverso mastery class* (yes, "mastery class") and performance by Sandra Miller and her colleagues, a creative introduction to improvisation with Kim Scott, and an opportunity for me to meet and play with our membership through a special online event.
November featured a mastery class and recital by Mexican flutist Miguel Ángel Villanueva and our second "I Just Wanna Play!" session which showcased Ukrainian flutist Denis Savelyev.
We celebrated our love of chamber music with an event curated by Jayn Rosenfeld, which featured Brazilian flutist Tadeu Coelho premiering Cyan Lyricism for flute, soprano, and flute ensemble by American composer Tyson Gholston Davis
We also debuted Nancy Toff's online series with Leonard Garrison, who summarized the life and career of French flutist Gaston Crunelle, the subject of Garrison’s book published by Oxford University Press in September 2024.
Our Flute Ensemble Program, Small Ensembles Program, and our Jazz Flute Workshop continue to welcome new members. These performance opportunities are free with your current membership, and it's not too late to join! No audition is necessary, and all experience levels are welcome to participate in these supportive and creative spaces.
Why not renew your membership today to enjoy our 2025 in-person events: Robert Dick (January 26), Karl-Heinz Schütz (March 1-2), and our Flute Fair guest artist Gary Schocker (March 30). We hope you will engage with our online guests Molly Gebrian (January 9), Tereasa Payne (February 2), and Laura Lentz (February 20) from anywhere in the world via Zoom.
From the board and entire team at the Club, have a safe and happy start to 2025!
~Lish (rhymes with "wish"; she/her/hers)
*Inspired by the 2024 Flute Fair Guest Artist Marianne Gedigian, the New York Flute Club follows her lead and will now refer to masterclasses as mastery classes. This change in naming not only places the focus of the class on the performers striving to master their art but also removes any negative connotations the word "master" implies.
Did you miss an earlier event or want to catch a previous performance, interview, or workshop? Videos of many of the Club's events can be found on the Club's YouTube channel. Follow us: Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
Our 2024-2025 season of concerts and events
Click here for season details.
C = Sunday concerts (5:30 pm) • FF = Flute Fair.
Concerts and Flute Fair are in-person and will include a pre-concert mastery class unless indicated.
| October 6, 2024 | C* | Sandra Miller, traverso flute |
| November 17, 2024 | C* | Miguel Angel Villanueva, Mexican flutist |
| December 15, 2024 | C | Chamber Music featuring multiple flutes and a premiere by Tyson Gholston Davis; curated by Tadeu Coehlo. No mastery class. |
| January 26, 2025 | C* | Robert Dick 75th Birthday Celebration |
| March 2, 2025 | C* | Karl-Heinz Schütz, principal flute, Vienna Philharmonic (6 pm) |
| March 30, 2025 | FF | Flute Fair with guest artist Gary Schocker |
| April 27, 2025 | C | 2025 NYFC Competition Winners |
| May 18, 2025 | Annual Meeting and NYFC Ensemble concert |
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Program organized by the NYFC and presented in collaboration with the Mannes School of Music at The New School.
Virtual Events: WP = "I Just Wanna Play!" • NT = curated by Nancy Toff • PP = Play with the President
Thursdays at 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Connection info to be posted on calendar listing.
| October 14, 2024 | PP | Lish Lindsey, Play with the President (Monday 7:00 pm) |
| October 17, 2024 | WP | Kim Scott, flute |
| November 21, 2024 | WP | Denis Savelyev, Ukrainian flutist |
| December 5, 2024 | NT | Leonard Garrison on Gaston Crunelle |
| January 9, 2025 | NT | Molly Gebrian on the Neuroscience of Practicing |
| February 2, 2025 | NT | Tereasa Payne, World Flutes (Sunday, 5:30 pm) |
| February 20, 2025 | WP | Laura Lentz, Modal Flute Warmup |
Ensemble program rehearsal dates (in-person) and details can be found here.
NEW! Jazz Flute Workshop rehearsal dates (in-person) and details can be found here.
News and Updates
2024 NYFC Competition
The 2024 New York Flute Club Competition was held at the 2024 NY Flute Fair on Sunday, March 24. The three winners, selected from six finalists, were:
1st prize: Aalia Hanif
2nd prize: Monica Park and Marcos Ruiz
We enjoyed experiencing their artistry at their April 28, 2024 concert.
This event was made possible by competition coordinator Kaoru Hinata and esteemed judges Laura Conwesser, David DiGiacobbe, Nicolas Duchamp, Lisa Hansen, Maron Khoury, and Beomjae Kim.
Special thanks to Phil Unger and the Flute Center of New York for sponsoring the first prize.
Announcing the 2025 Young Musicians Contest
Contest Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 • 9 am to 5 pm
Application deadline: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Details here.
Do you JUST WANNA PLAY? The NYFC’s “Small Ensembles” Program Continues to Connect Players!
A matchmaking service for NYFC members who wish to play in groups of two to four or five players in their homes continues to foster friendships and musicianship! See the December 2021 NYFC Newsletter for details and/or contact coordinator Tereasa Payne at tereasapayne@hotmail.com.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The New York Flute Club seeks individuals to participate in our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The committee meets periodically throughout the year and discusses ways to promote DEI within the club. If you are interested in contributing (NYFC member or not), please contact Jinni Rock-Bailey (Chair) at rockbailey1@gmail.com.
Become a Member
The New York Flute Club offers our Ensemble Program, our Education and Enrichment 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 in 1920 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.
