About Us
The Nashua Flute Choir travels the New England region to perform at churches, retirement communities, and libraries, presenting classic compositions from our music collection, and bringing new favorites to delight audiences of all ages. A performance by the Nashua Flute Choir is not only an exciting opportunity to hear great music played by an ensemble of excellent musicians — it's an education about the flute family, the composers, and the many facets of the music being played.
The sound of a flute choir, now often referred to as a flute orchestra, is far more than your childhood memories of a small silver instrument in the front row of the band. You'll "meet the family" of flutes, from the sparking high notes of the piccolo and E-flat flute, and the silvery sound of the C flute, to the beautifully deep sound of the "heavy metal" section — alto flute, bass flute, and the giant contrabass flute. Our players are able to bring intricate counterpoint to life with facility and grace, and surround the room with a warm sonority.
The members of the ensemble come from across Massachusetts and New Hampshire each Sunday evening to plan and prepare exciting programs for all kinds of audiences. They are professionals in a wide variety of fields: teaching, music, medicine, the computer industry, ministry, physical therapy, and more- all united by their passion for playing the flute. Our conductor, Dr. Eileen Yarrison, an educator for more than 30 years, engages the audience by sharing histories, fun facts, and anecdotes which allow the listener to feel more "in tune" with the music.
A Nashua Flute Choir concert offers a variety of repertoire — something for every listener. This includes some beloved "classics", which are classic compositions re-worked to suit the nature of the flute while keeping the beauty and excitement of the original. We also play music of our own time, including the newest 21st century compositions written to feature the specific tone colors and abilities of the flute — sometimes with added sound effects! For a lighter side, we play jazz and pop-influenced pieces, and works which add percussion to the flute sound.
We "fit" into practically any performance space and are happy to bring live music to intimate venues as well as larger halls. When you are considering live music for your next event, please consider the Nashua Flute Choir.
If you are interested in hiring The Nashua Flute Choir, in learning more about it, or in reviewing a demo recording, please call (603) 888-1741 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Thank you for your interest.