The Charlotte Flute Association

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The Charlotte Flute Association Uniting Charlotte-area professional flutists, flute teachers and students, and flute enthusiasts! However, the two organizations collaborate whenever possible.

The Charlotte Flute Association was created in 1964 by founding members Irene Maddox and Joe Little. With its purpose of promoting interest in and study of the flute, the CFA sponsored various events including master classes, recitals, and workshops. Among the flutists who appeared in Charlotte under the auspices of the Charlotte Flute Association were Fred Wilkins, Maxence Larrieu, András Adorjan, Alain Marion, Carol Wincenc, Geoffrey Collins, Julius Baker, Ransom Wilson, Mark Thomas, and Jean-Pierre Rampal. After the death of the organization’s leader Irene Maddox in 1995, the CFA entered a period of dormancy. However, the Charlotte Flute Choir, a performing group, has remained active throughout the years. The choir rehearses weekly and performs at various events throughout Charlotte. The Charlotte Flute Choir is a separate entity with a different 501(c)(3) non-profit number than the Charlotte Flute Association. The Charlotte Flute Association was resurrected in 2019 with our first event, an All-District Clinic on December 1, 2019. Membership is open to professional and amateur flute players, teachers, students, performers, flute makers, and flute enthusiasts. Benefits of membership include free events for members, including the annual All-District Clinic for students and the members' recital. The CFA also offers a summer flute intensive with a discounted enrollment fee for members. The following memberships are available:

General Membership $60/year
Student $25/year (must be enrolled in school at least half-time)
Lifetime $400 — one-time

Corporate/Commercial membership is also available. For more information or to become a member, please email us at [email protected]. Charlotte Flute Association Board Officers:
Dayna Hagstedt, President
Andrea Long, Vice President
Jennifer Dior & Amy Orsinger Whitehead, Treasurers
Elaina Palada, Secretary
Erinn Frechette & Regina Dill, Immediate Past Co-Presidents

09/15/2026
Friday, 9/25 at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church, 1001 Queens RoadFlutist Ben Smith (https://bensmithflute.com/) will play a...
09/08/2026

Friday, 9/25 at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church, 1001 Queens Road

Flutist Ben Smith (https://bensmithflute.com/) will play as part of ZaRiah!

🎟 Get your tickets at https://www.qccm.org/calendar

A world-class emerging ensemble, ZaRiah is a collaboration of multifaceted artists passionate about creating performances that are both artistically compelling and deeply human. ZaRiah is the Grand Prize winner of the 2026 Fischoff National Chamber Music competition, an honor that has not been won by a wind quintet in nearly three decades.

Known for their vibrant energy and genuine connection with audiences, the ensemble brings a fresh and engaging approach to the chamber music world. The ensemble recently earned First Prize at the Frances Walton Chamber Music Competition presented by the Ladies Musical Club of Seattle (LMC), marking the first wind quintet to ever win this competition.

At the center of ZaRiah’s work is a belief that chamber music is most powerful when it feels personal. Whether performing masterworks, collaborating with living composers, or introducing music to new audiences, ZaRiah is dedicated to creating experiences that invite listeners in and leave a lasting connection.

We held our annual Summer Flute Intensive this past week! Over the last four days, we came together to work on technique...
06/27/2026

We held our annual Summer Flute Intensive this past week! Over the last four days, we came together to work on technique, repertoire, small ensemble music, and flute choir. This culminated in a closing recital yesterday afternoon. Great job to our participants and thank you so much to our organizers and clinicians Jennifer Dior, Elaina Palada, Emily Nazario, Erinn Frechette, Lester Ackerman, and Andrea Long! Have a great summer and happy fluting, everyone! 🎶

Huge news from Paris!
06/19/2026

Huge news from Paris!

The notebook was confiscated during the French Revolution, and has now been found in Paris.

Some pictures from Sunday’s Charlotte Flute Association’s Spring Concert at Matthews UMC. We missed the Youth Orchestra ...
05/19/2026

Some pictures from Sunday’s Charlotte Flute Association’s Spring Concert at Matthews UMC.
We missed the Youth Orchestra Of Charlotte Flute choir but they’ll be back next year!

Mark your calendars for a sunset garden social & fundraiser for Charlotte New Music!Serenity in Sound 🎵 Sunday May 17, 6...
04/28/2026

Mark your calendars for a sunset garden social & fundraiser for Charlotte New Music!

Serenity in Sound 🎵
Sunday May 17, 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Charlotte Serenity Garden in SouthPark
🌱🪻🌹🌸🌞🎶
4201 Tottenham Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226

https://givebutter.com/musicinthegarden

If you would like to volunteer or donate to the silent auction / raffle, please email [email protected]. Thanks!

Join Charlotte New Music for Serenity in Sound, a sunset garden benefit on Sundat May 17 at Charlotte Serenity Garden featuring live music, art, a silent auction, and more.

More flute fun! Come join us!
04/08/2026

More flute fun! Come join us!

It’s our 3rd Annual Summer Flute Intensive in a new location this year! This is a great way to improve your flute skills...
03/31/2026

It’s our 3rd Annual Summer Flute Intensive in a new location this year! This is a great way to improve your flute skills in a supportive, no-pressure environment. Come join the fun!

Join us this Sunday for an afternoon of beautiful music! 🎶The Charlotte Flute Association Members’ Recital will take pla...
03/19/2026

Join us this Sunday for an afternoon of beautiful music! 🎶

The Charlotte Flute Association Members’ Recital will take place on March 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church!

Enjoy a wonderful performance by talented flute musicians in a welcoming setting.
✨ Free admission and all are welcome.

For more information, email [email protected].

⛪️ 1001 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC
📞 (704) 375-9185

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Charlotte, NC

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