The Utah Flute Association is the Premier Flute Resource in Utah
Our Mission
The Utah Flute Association is the premier flute resource in the state, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for flutists of all ages and backgrounds. We strive to elevate and celebrate the art of flute playing through education, collaboration, and inspiration.
Community, Competitions, Conventions, Commissions
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What are People Saying about UFA
“The Utah Flute Association provides great opportunities for increased community bonding in smaller studios and Utah as a whole.”
– Lillie Gardner, BYU Flute Student
“The Utah Flute Association has been an incredibly meaningful way for me to give back to a community that I care deeply about. The efforts this organization is making to enrich the flute community in Utah are meaningful and effective.”
– Drew Powell, Flute Teacher
UFA was Founded in 1987 by Joyce Bennett, Elaine Jorgensen, & Karen Perkins
Board of Directors
Ashley Tingey
Dr. Jeiran Hasan
Drew Powell
Annie Jones
Eileen Amari-Vaught
Rachel Reece
Kristen Parrish
Jana Lange
Tara Briggs
Rachel Christensen
President
Vice President
Secretary, Sonata Competition Schedule Coordinator
Treasurer
Venue Coordinator
Community Recognition Coordinator, Sonata Competition Committee
Educational Liaison
Copy Editor
Accessibility Chair
High School Scholarship Competition Coordinator, Sonata Competition Judge Coordinator, Grant Writer
The UFA Board is a group of volunteers committed to providing meaningful opportunities for flutists of all ages. If you are interested in being part of the board, or would like to see how you can help in other ways, please email us at info@utahflute.org.
Liaisons & Ambassadors
Collegiate Liaisons
Lisa Byrnes University of Utah
Christina Castellanos Brigham Young University
Dr. Tia Jaynes Salt Lake Community College
Dr. April Clayton Utah Valley University / Snow College / Westminster College
Dr. Jeiran Hasan Utah State University
Jana Lange Weber State University
Ligia Verduga-Paredes Southern Utah University
Collegiate Ambassadors
Sadie Akin University of Utah
Lillie Gardner Brigham Young University
Ali Hulse Utah State University
Melia Morrison Weber State University
Honorary Board of Directors
Nicole Elkins / Past President Karen Perkins / Advisor & Founder
Elizabeth Weissman / Advisor
UFA Sponsors
