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3 unusual facts about Thomas Nyfenger


Thomas Nyfenger

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

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.

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.



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