ABOUT US
Hello! Welcome to Los Angeles Flute Association!
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive community for flute players of all ages, backgrounds, and levels. At the heart of what we do is a simple belief: flute players should lift one another up！
We strive to build a space where artists can connect, grow, and share — a place that feels like home. Through high-quality flute content, collaborative events, and inclusive programming, we aim to inspire one another while making meaningful contributions to the flute world. Whether you’re here to learn, to perform, or to simply feel part of something bigger, we’re here for you and we’re so glad you’re here！Together, we play. Together, we grow. Together, we’re home.
In this page, you will find an introduction to our directors and the wonderful artists we’ve had the joy of collaborating with!
Directors of LAFA
Yundian(Elle) Cao
Founder and Director
Yundian (Elle) Cao is a Los Angeles-based flutist, educator, and arts leader. After earning her Master of Music from UCLA, she began her Doctor of Musical Arts at Arizona State University. Elle is the founder and director of the Los Angeles Flute Association, a prizewinner of multiple competitions, and an active performer across the U.S., Asia, and Europe.
Dayee Chung
Event Manager
Dayee Chung is a flutist currently pursuing an Artist Diploma at California State University, Fullerton. She earned her Master of Music degree at CSUF studying with Professor Jean Ferrandis, and completed her undergraduate studies at CSU Long Beach under Dr. John Barcellona and Dr. Diana Schultz.
Kaylee Woo
Development Manager
Kaylee Woo is a Korean flutist based in California. Kaylee has performed in masterclasses with renowned flutists such as Davide Formisano, Vincent Lucas, Matthieu Gauci-Ancelin, Herman van Kogelenberg, Leone Buyse, and Carol Wincenc. Her festival appearances include the Croatia Flute Academy, Les Nuits Pianistiques in Aix-en-Provence, the Singapore International Flute Festival, and the Academia Internacional de Música de Solsona in Spain.
Artists We Have Collaborated With
Thank you all for your support!
We sincerely appreciate all the artists we’ve collaborated with and look forward to continuing this journey with many more！
