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Pedro Estache at the 2026 NFA Convention This past August I flew out to Portland, OR, for the National Flute Association’s 2026 convention, held August 6-9 at the Oregon Convention Center. I was there to compete in the finals of the NFA High School Soloist Competition, and my round happened to fall on the same day as the opening gala concert. I walked in still keyed up from performing, half-expecting the gala to be a pleasant way to come down before the real business of the w

The bond between music and visual arts has captivated people for centuries. Artists and musicians often explore how colors and sounds...