World Flute Society
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| Abbreviation | WFS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2013 |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Headquarters | Lead, South Dakota, USA |
| Membership | 987 (2018) |
Executive Director | Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl, DMA |
| Staff | 7 |
| Volunteers | 11 |
| 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.
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
- ^ "Roster of Native American flute-Related Organizations". www.flutopedia.com. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Giffey, Tom (2024-07-14). "Note-able Gathering: World Flute Convention Features Sounds from Around the World". volumeone.org. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Baughman, Matthew (2024-07-11). "World Flute Society comes to UWEC this weekend". ProQuest 3082506572. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
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