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
What a season we're having!
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 showcased Ukrainian flutist Denis Savelyev.
In December, 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 wished Robert Dick a very happy belated 75th birthday at his recital and mastery class in late January, embraced creativity and expression with our February "I Just Wanna Play!" guest Laura Lentz, and were inspired by the teaching and performance by Karl-Heinz Schütz at the top of March.
Nancy Toff's online series debuted 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. We also connected with Nancy's second guest, Molly Gebrian, who discussed the research behind her book Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing (Oxford University Press).
Flute Fair 2025: Creative Connections with guest artist Gary Schocker was wonderful! Thank you Gary, the session performers and lecturers, exhibitors, competitors, volunteers, attendees, special guests, our host venue Allen-Stevenson and staff, and Program Chair Deirdre McArdle and her dedicated team who worked tirelessly to bring us together for such a special day.
Our final event of the season is our Annual Meeting and Ensemble Concert on Sunday, May 18, 3:00 P.M., room 314, Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue (between 35th and 36th Streets), New York, NY 10018. At that time, we will elect officers and members of the board of directors. All current members are eligible and encouraged to attend and vote. The flute ensemble concert, directed by Mark Vickers, is free for all, and light refreshments are provided.
Thank you for your passion and love of the flute!
~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.
Click on the event date for venue and program details.
| 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 | |
| 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
Annual Meeting Elections
The annual meeting of the New York Flute Club, Inc. was held on Sunday, May 18, at 3:00 pm at Room 314, Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue, NYC. The following officers and members of the board of directors were elected:
President: Alicia "Lish" Lindsey
1st Vice President: Fred Marcusa
2nd Vice President: Jinni Rock-Bailey
Recording Secretary: Yiqun Zhao
Membership Secretary: Jackie Traish
Treasurer: Diana Basso
Directors for 3-year terms: Janet Axelrod, Kaoru Hinata, Mindy Kaufman, Deirdre McArdle, Stephanie Pizza, Nancy Toff
Directors for 2-year term: Lisa Vickery
Director for 1-year term: Dotti Anita Taylor
They will be joining continuing board members Jenny Cline, Stephanie Jutt, Deirdre McArdle, Linda Rappaport, Dennis Rendleman, and Chip Shelton.
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 Lish (interim coordinator) at president@nyfluteclub.org.
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.
