World Flute Society

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World Flute Society
AbbreviationWFS
Formation2013
TypeNon-profit organization
Headquarters Lead, South Dakota, USA
Membership987 (2018)
Executive Director
Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl, DMA
Staff7
Volunteers11
Website http://www.WorldFluteSociety.org/

The World Flute Society (WFS), a successor to the International Native American Flute Association, is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultural flute playing from around the world. [1] WFS has a particular emphasis on the study and development of the Native American flute.

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Its primary activities include organizing music-oriented conferences and workshops, production of printed and audio materials, and the publication of the newsletter Overtones.

The WFS is based in Lead, South Dakota, United States.

Leadership

Executive Director: Dr. Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl

Advisory Board: Mary Youngblood, Peter Phippen, Dr. Andra Bohnet, Rhonda Larson, Winne Clement, Eliyahu Sills, and Bryan Akipa

Former Members: Xavier Quijas, Yxayotl of Guadalajara, Kevin Locke, and G. S. Sachdev

Scholar-in-Residence: Michael Graham Allen (Coyote Oldman)

Youth Outreach Coordinator: Victoria Shoemaker

Flute Circle Connection Liaison: Sandi Horton

Events

The World Flute Society hosts a biennial convention [2] in Eau Claire Wisconsin. The event involves vendors, performers and flute enthusiasts from around the world. Guests showcase skills in cultural as well as non-traditional contemporary flute skills. [3] The event recently added the World Flute Society Music Awards, celebrating musicianship and excellence.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Roster of Native American flute-Related Organizations". www.flutopedia.com. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  2. ↑ Giffey, Tom (2024-07-14). "Note-able Gathering: World Flute Convention Features Sounds from Around the World". volumeone.org. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  3. ↑ Baughman, Matthew (2024-07-11). "World Flute Society comes to UWEC this weekend". ProQuest   3082506572 . Retrieved 2024-11-21.


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