Thomas Nyfenger

Thomas Daniel Nyfenger (October 6, 1936 - June 12, 1990) was an American flutist and teacher known for his "intense and caring emotion for the flute" and described as “a thorough professional who programs interesting music and is not above having a good time while playing it.” He taught at the Yale School of Music, played piccolo for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and held many part-time playing and teaching positions throughout his career.

Thomas Nyfenger was born in 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio. He began his flute studies during his senior year of high school under the instruction of Maurice Sharp, and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, and Artist Diploma from the Cleveland Institute of Music.

For two years, between 1961–63, Thomas Nyfenger performed as solo piccoloist with the Indianapolis Symphony. He then moved to New York City and maintained a steady career as a freelance musician for four years until 1967. Among these engagements were performances with the Aeolian Chamber Players, the New York Chamber Symphony of the 92nd Street Y, the New York City Ballet Orchestra, the New York Wind Quintet, the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, and the Mostly Mozart and Casals Festival Orchestras.

In 1967, Nyfenger joined the flute faculty of the Yale School of Music and also served as the chairman of the wind department.

He held part-time teaching positions at the Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College, Queens College, Sarah Lawrence College, SUNY Purchase, and Vassar College.

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