Our organization would not be where it is today without the volunteer board members that keep everything running smoothly. Here are our current board members dedicated to building community through flute artistry and education!
Kate McKie – President
Kate McKie is a retired elementary music specialist and beginning band teacher, choral conductor, and flute player since grade 7. She has also been a vocal coach for musical theatre in the Shuswap, where she worked and lived for over 25 years. Now she is delighted to be in back in Edmonton. After serving 3 years as Secretary, Kate has taken on the role of President, and is enjoying working with flutey colleagues..
Karen Shields – Vice President
Corri Allison – Treasurer
Corri is the current EFA Treasurer and Director of Grants and Fundraising. She is an amateur flutist and pianist who simply loves music. Corri spends her retired time playing in concert bands, lessons, flute choirs, band camps and any other reason she can find to play with others. She is very excited to continue assisting the Edmonton Flute Association by continuing on in these roles.
Secretary – Vacant
Gabby Arojo – Director of Social Media
Gabby shares his interests in playing the flute by engaging with various ensembles in Edmonton, participating in music competitions in local and provincial music festivals, and attending events hosted by the Edmonton Flute Association, all while being a self-taught flutist. He was the winner of the 2024 Northern Alberta Concerto Competition, where he subsequently performed as soloist with the Edmonton Youth Orchestra. Gabby currently balances his musical pursuits with his nursing career as a Licensed Practical Nurse, and with his academic studies at MacEwan University where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Vacant – Director of Industry Liason
Jade Jacques – Librarian
Jade Jacques is the Librarian. She is currently studying flute performance at the University of Alberta. She has been an active participant with the Edmonton Flute Association since 2019, and is excited to finally join the team! She can be found performing with various ensembles around the city, including the UAlberta Symphonic Wind Ensemble, UAlberta Symphony Orchestra, and the Edmonton Senior Youth Orchestra.
Dorie Gold – Director at Large
Dorie Gold has been involved in the Edmonton flute scene for the past 20 years as a teacher and performer. She is a graduate of Capilano University, where she studied with prominent Canadian flautist and composer Kathryn Cernauskas. Prior to moving to Edmonton Dorie pursued her career in Vancouver and Seoul, Korea. She regularly performs in the Northern Lights Duo with guitarist Tyson Oatway.
Dorie is co-owner of Allegretto Music Studios where she teaches a group of enthusiastic students in her online and in-person studio. She is a proud member of the Alberta Registered Teachers’ Association and the National Flute Association. She is the Founding President of the Edmonton Flute Association and is very excited to return to the EFA Board as Director of Public Relations. When not engaged in flute-related activities Dorie can be found cooking, gardening, and exploring the hiking trails of Edmonton.
Judith (Judy) Hannon-Henning – Director at Large
Judy is a retired physician whose medical practice specialized in diseases of the blood and bone marrow as well as in transfusion medicine. She is an amateur flutist who took up the instrument as an adult and has enjoyed playing in various ensembles over the years including concert bands and flute choirs.
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