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
Smallest organisms 4.4 cm (1.7 in). The smallest member of the order Carnivora is the least weasel ("Mustela nivalis"), with an average body length of 114–260 mm (4.5-10.2 in). It weighs between 29.5 – 250 grams with females being lighter. The smallest marsupial is the Long-tailed planigale from Australia. It has a body length of (including tail) and weigh on average. The Pilbara ningaui is considered to be of similar size and weight. The smallest member of the primate order is Madame Berthe's mouse lemur ("Microcebus berthae"), found in Madagascar, with an average body length of 92 mm (3.6 in). The smallest