Northern California Flute Camp
Dates for NCFC 2026: Sunday, June 14 -Monday, June 22, 2026

"NCFC is the ideal environment for young flutists to learn from a faculty of remarkable talent, depth and generosity."

"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!

"I absolutely loved my week at NCFC! I loved getting to play flute and hang out with other amazing flute players from around the world and also getting to meet fantastic counselors/alumni as well as the faculty. This week at NCFC reminded me why I love the flute, and reminded me of the beauty of the world. Thank you all so much for this experience. "

”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."

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.

"My experience at flute camp was truly amazing! I learned so much valuable information about my playing and the music world. Being around such accomplished faculty and incredible students was so inspiring. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn so much and experience flute on a whole new level."

"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."