Sat, Aug 03
|San Antonio
National Flute Association Convention
The Annual NFA Convention is our flagship event. Each year, our members gather for four days of performances, masterclasses, competitions, and workshops. With thousands of flutists in attendance, this is a once-a-year opportunity to hear world premiere performances, learn from your favorite flutists
Time & Location
Aug 03, 2024, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM CDT
San Antonio, 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
About the Event
All events take place at the Henry B. González Convention Center (900 East Market Street)
8-9am | Admissions & Warm-up 9-9:50am | Playful Flute with Sasha Graver 10-10:40am | Flute to Fife: An Introduction to the Fife with the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum CorpsJoin members of The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps for an introductory class on playing the fife. Participants will learn fingerings, sound, and technique exercises. Additional resource packets will be provided, and fifes will be available for attendees to try.
10:45-11:30am | Rhythmic GymnasticsEmma Shubin and Cassandra Eisenreich will lead participants through interactive games to improve rhythmic accuracy, understanding of meter and pulse using Dalcroze Eurhythmics.
11:30am-1pm | Lunch & Visit Exhibit HallThe NFA's legendary Exhibit Hall will feature 60+ flute vendors. Try out instruments, find new sheet music, or buy a fun accessory from your favorite retailers.
1:15-2:30pm | Teaching Themes of NatureMary Basset, Meret Bitticks, Zara Lawler & Wendy Stern will work on specific images of nature while developing tone and interpretation in young students.
2:45-4pm | Etude ClinicDrawing from all three etude selections for the 2024-25 Texas All-State Auditions, we invite Mary Karen Clardy, Lisa Garner Santa and Julee Kim Walker to present a clinic on each etude.
4:10-4:45pm | Flute Choir Rehearsal: You, Me, Us 5pm | Closing Ceremony and Flute Choir ConcertCelebrate the day with a flute choir concert with RGV Flute Choir, San Antonio Youth Flute Choir, and Youth Flute Day participants led by Dulce Rodriguez and Rachel Woolf. Families and friends are welcome!
Schedule subject to change.