National Flute Association flute choir, and masterclass categories and four non-performance competitions, which highlight new flute music, research, and entrepreneurship. The NFA commissions original compositions for all members of the flute family. The New Music Advisory Committee, established in 1985, works with the NFA Board to create opportunities for flutists to interact with contemporary composers by playing their music and ensuring today's composers create substantial repertoire for flute players. The NFA has commissioned more than 70 new works for both flute and piccolo. Beginning in 1986, the NFA has commissioned a new piece to be used as repertoire in the Young Artist Competition
The Focus Family Album The Focus Family Album The Focus Family Album is a compilation album by the Dutch progressive rock band Focus. It is a compilation album, the same concept as "Ship of Memories" from 1976. A total of 15 previously unreleased tracks and alternate versions are included on this set. The first of solo pieces by Thijs, recorded in early 2017 on his 1989 Muramatsu flute, especially for The Focus Family Album. Recorded by Geert Scheijgrond. The second of two tracks recorded during the Focus X sessions, but not included, due to its long length on an album which already flowed well.