Jazz Flute Workshop

Participants at the NYFC's first Jazz Workshop of the 2024-25 season  

The Jazz Flute Workshop immerses Club members, “jazz newbies” and experienced alike, in the joy of musical improvisation as applied in the jazz idiom, which originated in 19th-century America. An experienced jazz flutist coordinates this activity in which players of varying abilities expand their musical horizons. Participants in the Jazz Flute Workshop will perform publicly at various times throughout the season, including a concert at the-feature near season’s end.

We meet in-person once a month, usually on the first or second Sunday from 2:00-4:00 pm, October through May, and are slated to play a concert at the annual Flute Fair (this year on Sunday, March 30, 2025). Rehearsals are at National Opera Center, 330 7th Ave. NYC 10001. Dates are posted below.

To join the Jazz Flute Workshop, send an email with the subject heading "Interested in Jazz Flute Workshop" to Chip Shelton at chipflutes@aol.com and return the short applicant questionnaire that will be sent to you. Space is limited; reserve your spot now! Once enrolled, you will receive PDF files of the music, etc. on an ongoing basis, via email. Note that

• You must be a current member of the NY Flute Club to participate.
• No audition is required. We accept all levels of players, either as “principal” or “alternate” members, based on studio space capacities.

Meeting Schedule for the 2024-25 Season

In-person on Sunday afternoons at Opera America (330 Seventh Avenue, NYC, 3 blocks south of Penn Station). Additional dates will be posted when known.

Our March 9, 2025 Jazz Workshop

Participants at the March 9, Jazz Flute Workshop. Photo: Chip Shelton

On Sunday March 9 the NYFC's Jazz Flute Workshop (JFW) held its fifth rehearsal of its inaugural season, with nine members participating at Opera America Studios in Manhattan. Chip Shelton led the group through "Happy Blues" (comp, arr. Art Lillard), Dotti Anita Taylor led the group through her composition and arrangement, "Stayin on the Upside," and Lenny Rothbart led the group through his arrangement of "The Days of Wine and Roses" (comp. Henry Mancini). A lively discussion was had regarding what materials to feature for our performances at the upcoming NYFC Flute Fair and the National Flute Association convention this August in Atlanta.

Our February 9, 2025 Jazz Workshop

Our January 12, 2025 Jazz Workshop with Robert Dick

Our December 12, 2024 Jazz Workshop

Our October 13, 2024 Jazz Workshop

Participants at the NYFC's first Jazz Workshop on Sunday, October 13. Photo: Lish Lindsey.