Welcome, National Flute Association Fans!
Hello there, and welcome to From the Top’s website! Let us just say that we are very excited to be partnering with the National Flute Association, and to all of you who are competing in their competition this year – best of luck!
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Ayana Terauchi, 17, performs on Show 317 in Louisville, Kentucky
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