To promote the performance, study, and enjoyment of flute music by providing educational opportunities, presenting guest artists, and offering member performances.
Austin Flute Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1987 to organize educational opportunities, member recitals, and guest flutist events in the Austin area. We are proud to continue this tradition today and also offer an annual festival, young artist competition, and thriving flute choirs.
The Austin Flute Society serves the greater metropolitan area of Austin, TX. Our members are people of all ages and professions, including students, teachers, professionals and amateurs.
Our board is a diverse group of 10 volunteers who serve two-year terms and are responsible for planning, fundraising, advertising, and day to day operations of the Flute Society.
A Brief History of the Austin Flute Society & Flute Choir
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1987 - Austin Flute Club was founded by Karen Mitchell, Penny Griffy, Marilyn Wilson and Richelle Rivers
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1991 - Austin Flute Choir was formed as part of the Austin Flute Club
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1991-1994 Marilyn Wilson, flute choir coordinator
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1992 - Austin Flute Club granted non-profit status.
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1994-2007 Penny Griffy, flute choir conductor
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2006 - Austin Flute Choir commissioned Hill Country Sketches from Catherine McMichael
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2007 - AFC performed at National Flute Convention in Albuquerque, NM
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2008-09 - Derek Stoughton, flute choir conductor
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2010-12 - Lisa Duke Lamb, flute choir conductor
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2012 - Austin Flute Club began doing business as Austin Flute Society
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2012-15 - David Oertel, flute choir conductor
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2013 - First ever Flute Festival
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2014 - Festival Guest Artist: Francesca Arnone
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2015 - Festival Guest Artist: Marianne Gedigian
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2015-present - Isaac Medina, flute choir conductor
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2016 - Festival Guest Artist: Helen Blackburn
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2017 - Festival Guest Artist: Conor Nelson
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2018 - Festival Guest Artist: Nestor Torres
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2019 - Festival Guest Artist: Jim Walker
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2020 - Virtual Festival, Guest Artist: Robert Dick
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2021 - Virtual Festival, Guest Artist: Valerie Coleman
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2022 - Festival Guest Artist: Rhonda Larson
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2023 - Festival Guest Artist: Christina Jennings
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2024 - Festival Guest Artist: Ebonee Thomas
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2024 - AFC performed at National Flute Convention in San Antonio, TX
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2025 - Festival Guest Artist: Keith Underwood