Education and Outreach
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 2025-26
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.
Please contact NYFC mastery class coordinator Jessica Ringston for information about how to participate.
A 5:30 pm concert in the same venue will typically follow the mastery class.
AS = Allen-Stevenson School, 132 East 78th Street, NYC
| Date (all classes 3:30-4:30 pm) | Venue | Presenter |
| November 9, 2025 | AS | Néstor Torres |
| December 7, 2025 | AS | Rachel Blumenthal |
| Saturday January 10, 2026 | AS | Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington |
Néstor Torres mastery class
Sunday, February 25, 2025
Allen-Stevenson School, 3:30 -3:30 pm
This event is envisioned primarily as a participatory class, with everyone bringing their flutes and playing some beginning improvisations. People who would like to play for him individually are also welcome; all styles/genres can be accommodated. If you plan to play individually, bring your music (plus piano score if applicable) or chart.
