Education and Outreach

Jayn Rosenfeld (L) and Jinni Rock-Bailey

The New York Flute Club sponsors a multifaceted program that includes students of all ages and levels who study flute in the greater New York City area. We have developed relationships with schools, teachers, and music outreach programs. Special events have included pre-concert workshops and demonstrations, opportunities for students to meet the performers, and career development seminars. In addition, we offer scholarships for recommended students to attend the annual flute fair free of charge.

If you’re interested in contributing program suggestions or your time, please contact our education co-chairs Jinni Rock-Bailey and Jayn Rosenfeld.

Information about education/outreach events in past seasons may be found here.

We thank the Friends of Flutes Foundation, lifetime NYFC member Ardith Bondi, and other anonymous donors for their generous contributions to our education programs. If you would like to support our ongoing education efforts, click here.

Mastery class schedule for 2026-27

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.

Information and applicatons for specific mastery classes will be posted as it becomes available (look on this page below the class schedule). If selected, performers are responsible for hiring their own pianist. Warm-up space is not guaranteed the day of the event. There is no fee to apply or participate in this mastery class, but students are encouraged to join the New York Flute Club with a student membership. Become a Student Member

Questions or concerns? Email mastery class coordinator Jessica Ringston at jessringston@gmail.com.

Mastery classes begin at 3:30 pm unless otherwise noted. A 5:30 pm concert in the same venue will typically follow the mastery class.

* At the Church of Christ and Saint Stephen’s, 120 West 69th Street, NYC 
** At Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church, 152 West 66th Street, NYC 
*** At the Allen-Stevenson School, 132 East 78th Street, NYC. 

Emi Ferguson mastery class

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Church of Christ and Saint Stephen’s, 3:30-4:30 pm

Applicants are encouraged to play Baroque repertoire in the class, but it is not required. Both modern flute and traverso are welcome..Applications are due on October 1st, 2026 by 11:59pm EST. Applicants will be notified of their results by October 8th. Three performers will be selected.