Western concert flute Western concert flute The Western concert flute is a transverse (side-blown) woodwind instrument made of metal or wood. It is the most common variant of the flute. A musician who plays the flute is called a flautist, flutist, flute player, or (rarely) fluter. This type of flute is used in many ensembles including concert bands, military bands, marching bands, orchestras, flute ensembles, and occasionally jazz bands and big bands. Other flutes in this family include the piccolo, alto flute, and the bass flute. A large repertory of works has been composed for flute. The flute is one of the oldest
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