The Los Angeles Flute Orchestra (LAFO) is an 8-12 member professional ensemble comprised of Los Angeles based flutists. The LAFO's style covers the full spectrum from baroque and classical to jazz, contemporary and ethnic genres. The LAFO is available for concert performances and recordings. What makes the LAFO special is its extremely versatile instrumentation. The group features the entire flute family-Piccolo, C Flute, Alto and Bass Flutes, the unique Contra-Bass Flute, the rare Sub-Contra Bass and F-Bass Flutes and various ethnic flutes. As a result, the group achieves a highly resonant, dense and complex sound. Unprecedented sound capabilities coupled with the group's exceptional musicianship have attracted the interest of many composers and orchestrators from around the world who have contributed to the LAFO's exclusive repertoire. The group is dedicated to the performance of original works, and continues to pursue one-of-a-kind dynamic pieces.

News

CD Release - Winter Wonderland The LAFO is pleased to announce their second CD release "Winter Wonderland" which is a collection of holiday music that ranges from Nutcracker Dances and Arcangelo Corelli's Christmas Concerto to African and Ukrainian carols to Christmas and Hanukah favorites in traditional and jazzy arrangements. Check out the recordings page for more album info and to hear samples of the tracks.

"Winter Wonderland" is available at www.fluteworld.com, www.cdbaby.com, iTunes and www.amazon.com

2010 NFA National Convention Performance

LAFO appeared at the 2010 NFA Convention in Anaheim on Saturday, August 14th, 7:00 PM at the Gold Key Alcove in the Anaheim Marriot. Our performance included a world-premier of "Nuestro Pueblo" written by Peter Senchuk for LAFO and guest soloist Peter Sheridan.

August 2010 NFA Convention in Anaheim, Mr. Kotato, Peter Sheridan and Roland Tso jamming on the low flutes

Click here to see more pictures from the 2010 NFA Convention.

Praise for LAFO

"Your performance on Saturday evening was spectacular. The LA Flute Orchestra was one of the high points of the convention!"

-Jonathan Cohen

"Your performance was absolutely amazing. The repertoire that you chose was fresh and exciting and it allowed all of your players to demonstrate all of the instruments and colors most effectively. Nuestro Pueblo was especially wonderful...The piece is just incredible and it was a great way to feature Peter Sheridan's amazing talent."

-Kelly Via, NFA Flute Choir Coordinator

Upcoming Events

Friday December 9, 2011 8:00pm
Gateway Performance Series: A Holiday Celebration with the Los Angeles Flute Orchestra

Sunday October 9, 2011 2:00pm
Rolling Hills United Methodist Sundays at Two Concert Series

Saturday September 24, 2011 1:00pm
Performance at Santa Monica Public Library - Main Library

See the Calendar page for more information.

Credits for our new banner photo to : Ken Luey.