The Utah Flute Association is the Premier Flute Resource in Utah
Our Mission
The Utah Flute Association is the leading 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 connection.
Community, Competitions, Conventions
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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
Annie Jones
Rachel Christensen
Kristen Parrish
Kelsey Larsen
Rachel Reece
Tara Briggs
Rhianna Brunson
Eileen Amari-Vaught
Tia Jaynes
President/Development Coordinator
Vice President/President Elect
Treasurer
Secretary/Competition Director
Education Director
Education Coordinator
Community Recognition Coordinator
Accessibility Chair/Adult Amateur Competition Coordinator
High School Scholarship Competition Coordinator
Venue Coordinator
Librarian
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 & Caitlyn Valovick Moore 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
Cindy Henderson Weber State 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
