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After 36 years of dedicated service and tireless leadership, RAFA president Rosene Rohrer is stepping down at the end of the 2021 – 2022 season. Rosene will remain involved in RAFA events and activities as… 

The public is invited to the Silver Fantasy Flute Choir’s spring concert on Sunday, May 1, at 1:00 p.m., at the Glenaire Retirement Community Auditorium in Cary.

The deadline to sign up to participate in the Members’ Recital has been extended to May 6. This outdoor event will be on Sunday, May 14, at 4:00 p.m., at the Rotary Shelter at Ritter… 

RAFA is pleased to announce that the 2022 Solo and Ensemble Fest will be an in-person event with an option to submit videos for those who choose not to appear in person. The event will… 

On Sunday, February 6, 2022, please join us for this fun MasterSession featuring the music of Daniel Dorff. Get to know this wonderful composer and his flutist colleagues working with RAFA members on several of… 

Come and celebrate the festive season with music arranged for flute choir by Tchaikovsky, Debussy, and Barber, and some carols! Sunday, December 12, 3:00 p.m. Glenaire Auditorium4000 Glenaire CircleCary, NC 27511 Please bring your mask… 

On Friday evening, November 12, at Highland United Methodist Church, the six semi-finalists, Daniel Carlo, Roya Farzaneh, Peiyi Guan, Katie Mess, Erica Spear, and Shana Stone, competed for three finalist positions. The three finalists, Daniel… 

VIRTUAL EVENT – November 13, 2021. Featuring a presentation on “Baroque Performance Practice on the Modern Flute,” a masterclass, and concert by Jennifer Grim (flute) and Michael Sheppard (piano); the RAFA Artist Competition Final Round;… 

VIRTUAL EVENT – November 4-7, 2021. Scholarship competition for RAFA member flutists of all ages. The registration deadline is September 24. See the Review and Contest page for repertoire, guidelines, and registration.

November 4-7, 2021Virtual event Scholarship competition for local flutists of all ages. The registration deadline is September 24. See the Review and Contest page for repertoire, guidelines, and registration.

VIRTUAL EVENT – Sunday, February 6, 2022, 2:00 PM (rescheduled from September 19, 2021). Featuring flutists Ruth Washington Mayhew and Cindy Anne Broz and composer Daniel Dorff. Musical MasterSessions offer unique masterclass-style opportunities to learn… 

The 2021 – 2022 Season Events have been announced. Because of continuing concerns about COVID-19, RAFA is evaluating whether 2021-2022 season events will be in-person or virtual. Details about each event will be available as… 

Sunday, May 16, 20213:00 PM (EDT) Where: Click here to go to theZoom event Click here to download program. Featuring performances by:Lindsay Leach SparksRaleigh Flute ChoirSilver Fantasy Flute ChoirRAFA Virtual ChoirJonathan OldhamCameron CartainoRuth LevitskyKathy Hancock &… 

Have you registered for Solo & Ensemble? Registration must be completed by midnight on March 15! You can register online or by mail. See the Solo & Ensemble page for repertoire lists and more information.… 

RAFA’s 17th annual Solo/Ensemble Fest will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021. We have decided to continue with our virtual programming during the continued COVID-19 pandemic; you will have two ways to participate this year!… 

February 21, 2021 – This is a virtual event. 2:00pm – 4:30pm Three RAFA teachers share their wisdom and experience. Each segment willconclude with Q&A and discussion opportunities. Zoom login info will be sent to RAFA… 

Sunday, September 20, 2020 1:00 – 3:00 PM This is a VIRTUAL EVENT. The performance will take place via our YouTube page. The class/presentation will be hosted on Zoom. Laura Dangerfield Stevens, flute professor at… 

We lost a brilliant flutist and lovely soul in June 2020 when our beloved friend and colleague Kim Kittner passed away after a valiant, five-year fight with cancer. Kim was a member of the Raleigh… 

The 2020 – 2021 season has been announced! *Note: Events are subject to change due to COVID-19 pandemic reponse protocols. See our COVID-19 Update page for the newest information. Virtual Concert & Class featuring flutist… 

The coronavirus pandemic didn’t stop RAFA’s Solo & Ensemble Fest from happening! Coordinators quickly revised the format to arrange an online event, and 68 flutists responded by submitting video recordings of their prepared scales, etudes,… 

Sunday, February 23, 2020 1:00pm – 6:00pm Pullen Memorial Baptist Church (Finlator Hall) Paige Dashner Long with contrabass and subcontrabass flutes. Paige Dashner Long (flute choir conductor, clinician, and low flutes expert) will lead coaching… 

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s Artist Competition, including applicants, judges, volunteers, and performers! Learn more about the Artist Competition here. Amir Farsi (First Place) Nicholas Buonanni (Second Place) Charles Gibb (Third Place)

2019 RAFA Review & Contest Winners The winners will perform in the Student Showcase recitals at the RAFA Flute Fair on Saturday, November 9, at Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh. The two… 

Friday, November 8, 6:30pm Highland United Methodist Church 1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh Come out to hear and support selected semi-finalists, who will each perform a 20-min. program. This concert is open to the public at… 

November 9, 2019 8:30am – 5:00pm Highland United Methodist Church 1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh Free for RAFA members (join or renew at the door!); $16 general admission. Schedule of Events: 8:30 – 4:00 Registration &…