"NCFC is the ideal environment for young flutists to learn from a faculty of remarkable talent, depth and generosity."
Jeanne Baxtresser
Former Principal Flute, New York Philharmonic
"I had the most wonderful time at flute camp......I am leaving feeling invigorated and motivated to continue practicing and improving. I'm very grateful to the faculty and to Hidden Valley for an amazing week!
Clara H.
NCFC '21 and '22
"Thank you so much for an amazing week! I truly feel that this was the best week of the year and I am beyond grateful that I found such a great environment to be in"
Emily Y.
NCFC '24
”NCFC was a lifechanging experience. My head is full with knowledge and my fingers have never been so busy practicing and scribbling notes. I am so grateful that I found my way to this camp and spent the time with such amazing faculty, support staff, and fellow musicians. This is only my first year here, and I can't wait to come back and make so many more memories at NCFC."
Esther K.
NCFC ’23
We're feeling very fortunate that our daughter participated in flute camp this year! Learning from such distinguished teachers in all the varied formats (individual coaching, master classes, recitals, flute choirs, etc.) offered was very inspiring to her, and made a positive impact on her playing ability as well as her love of "all things flute"........we are grateful she had this unique opportunity to grow as a musician, person, student and friend.
Danielle D.
Parent of NCFC '23 student
"THANK YOU! This truly was the best week of the year. I’m beyond thrilled and grateful to have been able to come back. To continue to learn the flute in such an incredible place, and surrounded by people who care genuinely about each other has meant the world to me. Thank you all for some of the best lessons, best memories, best friends, and best times I have been lucky enough to share with you. I am beyond grateful."
Lauren R.
NCFC ’21 and ’22
"It took longer for me to find the title for this piece than it did to write it. A theme of growth, change, development, connection to others, and beauty realized was not easy to encapsulate in one word. The Greek root is "Chrysos," meaning gold. Beyond something precious, rare, and hard to find, the word "Chrysalis" makes us think of mystery, potential, and life lived a new way. These are precisely the metamorphic changes that happen to students lucky enough to spend part of their summer at the Northern California Flute Camp. The learning, links to others, and a look at life in music happen to these participants. It's a life-changing experience. This piece is meant to portray the individual, looking in and reaching out at the same time, coming out of the experience a different, deeper, stronger person, ready to fly."
Catherine McMichael
Composer of "Chrysalis," on writing her program notes