The Premier Flute
Resource in Utah
For four decades, the Utah Flute Association has brought together flutists of all ages through performance, education, competition, and community.
Our Mission
Fostering an Inclusive Flute Community
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.
What UFA Does
What Brings Us Together
Community
Flute choirs, recitals, and gatherings that bring players together across Utah, from students to lifelong amateurs.
Competitions
Opportunities for students, adult amateurs, and aspiring performers to perform, grow, and be recognized.
Conventions
Convention programming that brings the flute community together for masterclasses, performance, and learning.
40th Anniversary Season
Forty Years of Utah Flutists
The Utah Flute Association was founded by a group of flutists who wanted Utah to have a home for its flute community. As UFA marks its 40th anniversary season in 2026–27, that work continues in every masterclass, competition, and flute choir across the state.
Founders
Joyce Bennett
Elaine Jorgensen
Karen Perkins
Ramona Stromness
Susan Goodfellow
Sandra Christensen
Jody Meese
Barbara Burkart
Member Voice
“The Utah Flute Association provides great opportunities for increased community bonding in smaller studios and Utah as a whole.”
Lillie Gardner · BYU Flute Student
Our People
Board of Directors
The UFA Board is a group of volunteers committed to providing meaningful opportunities for flutists of all ages.
Ashley Tingey
President
Dr. Jeiran Hasan
Vice President
Annie Jones
Treasurer
Rachel Christensen
Secretary / Competition Director
Kristen Parrish
Educational Director
Kelsey Larsen
Educational Coordinator
Rachel Reece
Community Recognition Coordinator
Tara Briggs
Accessibility / Adult Amateur Coordinator
Rhianna Brunson
High School Scholarship Competition Coordinator
Eileen Amari-Vaught
Venue Coordinator
Dr. Tia Jaynes
Librarian
Mary Thompson
Head Grant Writer
Jana Lange
Co-Grant Writer
Alena Scott
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Sarah Smith
Volunteer Coordinator
Nataline Morrison
Judging Coordinator, Adult Amateur Comp Coordinator
Madi Franklin
Co-Librarian
Across Utah
Campus Liaisons & Ambassadors
UFA maintains connections with flute studios at colleges and universities throughout the state.
University of Utah
Liaison
Lisa Byrnes & Caitlyn Valovick Moore
Ambassador
Sadie Akin
Brigham Young University
Liaison
Christina Castellanos
Ambassador
Kalina Rencher
Utah State University
Liaison
Dr. Jeiran Hasan
Ambassador
Ali Hulse
Salt Lake Community College
Liaison
Dr. Tia Jaynes
Utah Valley University
Snow College · Westminster College
Liaison
Dr. April Clayton
Honorary Board of Directors
Former leadership and advisors whose guidance continues to support UFA.
Nicole Elkins
Past President
Karen Perkins
Advisor & Founder
Elizabeth Weissman
Advisor
With Support From
Our Sponsors
UFA is grateful to the organizations and businesses whose support helps make our programs possible.
Get Involved
Help Shape UFA’s Next Chapter
Interested in getting involved, volunteering, or supporting UFA? We’d love to hear from you.
