Members of the western concert flute family or private collections. This distinctive sounding instrument is rarely found at present. A few American publications for flute choir currently include a part for an E (soprano) flute, an instrument pitched a minor third higher than the standard C flute. In these publications, an alternative part is provided either for the C flute or for the piccolo. The standard concert flute is by far the most common member of the flute family. The flute is used in many ensembles including concert bands, orchestras, flute ensembles, occasionally jazz bands and big bands. The instrument is pitched in C and has a
National Flute Association catalog of more than 15,000 works, many of which are rare or out of print. The library is located at the University of Arizona Fine Arts Library in Tucson, Arizona. NFA members create ongoing publications to communicate with the flute world and share valuable research, history, educational, and pedagogical resources. The NFA’s member magazine, "The Flutist Quarterly," is published each season and includes contributions from members, flute scholars, and other enthusiasts from around the world. The NFA also produces special publications, including "The Flutist’s Handbook", "Kindcaidiana", and historic recordings. National Flute Association The National Flute Association (NFA) is the largest