Welcome to The Global Directory of Flute Excellence — where flutists, teachers, makers, and organizations can shine!
Choose the membership package that matches your role and level of participation in the global flute community. Optional add-ons are available for enhanced presentation and visibility.
A Record, Not Just a Listing
The Global Directory of Flute Excellence functions as a curated historical record of individuals, institutions, and contributions that shape the global flute community — today and over time.
Listings document roles, activity, and participation within a defined period.
Some records remain active; others conclude and pass into history.
This distinction is intentional.
🧩 Memberships
Levels of recognition and presence within the Global Flute Directory
🥈 Silver Membership
$49/year
Professional Recognition. Global Presence.
A foundational entry for flutists, educators, and professionals seeking an established presence within the international flute community.
✅ 1 listing with photo and custom text – Editable anytime during your membership
✅ Access to select features and add-ons – Choose enhancements as needed
✅ Standard support – Reliable assistance for your membership and listing updates
❌ Verified badge, video embeds and external links not included – Available in higher tiers and as paid add-ons
❌ No homepage feature
Begin your global journey with confidence.
🥇 Gold Membership
$89/year
Verified. Established. Recognized.
Shine brighter with Gold.
💎 Platinum Membership
$199/year
Premium Exposure. Elite Recognition. Full Flexibility.
The Platinum tier is designed for flute professionals and organizations seeking the highest level of visibility, verified credibility, and presentation within the global flute community.
✅️ Up to 5 premium listings – Across any category (e.g., flutist, teacher, maker, composer, shop, etc.)
✅️ Verified checkmark badge – Displayed on all listings
✅ Website & over 30 social links for every listing – Drive traffic and showcase your work with direct clickable links
✅️ Full access to paid add-ons – Enhance listings with documents, videos, or features
✅️ Priority support – Fast, personalized assistance when needed
✅️ Downloadable Platinum Member Badge – Available in your dashboard after activation
❌️ Not included: embedded YouTube videos (via player or iframe) – Available as an optional add-on
❌️ Home Page Feature: available as a paid add-on.
Stand out. Be seen. Be Platinum.
🌟 Judicial Record Membership
Role-Based Access | By Invitation or Contribution
By Invitation | Annual Term
Official Documentation for Global Flute Excellence Awards Judges
Reserved exclusively for members of the Global Flute Excellence Awards Judging Panel.
This membership enables judges to activate and manage an official, role-based record in the Global Directory of Flute Excellence during their term of service.
Membership Term
1 Year (Annual, Non-Renewing by Default)
Complimentary activation available until March 1, 2026 for the current judging cycle.
What This Membership Includes
✅️ 1 Official Judge Listing (Annual Term)
Includes photo, professional bio text, website, email, and social links.
Editable at any time during the active judging year.
✅️ Judging Panel Role Designation
Clearly marked as Global Flute Excellence Awards Judge for the corresponding year(s).
✅️ Judicial Recognition Badge (Annual)
A role-based badge indicating participation in the judging process (distinct from Honoree status).
✅️ Standard Visibility in the Directory
Included in searches and listings.
✅️ The profile is fully editable during the one-year term.
What Is Not Included
❌️ Lifetime listing
❌️ Homepage rotation
❌️ Promotional features
❌️ Legacy or Patron recognition
(These remain reserved for Honorees, Chairs, Patrons, and standard paid memberships.)
After the One Year Term Ends:
The Judge listing is archived and removed from public view. It is no longer accessible or editable.
No automatic renewal.
Judging is a responsibility. This membership records that responsibility — for one year.
✒️ Author Record Membership
Role-Based Access | By Invitation or Contribution
By Contribution | Annual Term
Official Documentation for Flute Almanac Authors
Reserved exclusively for authors whose articles are published on Flute Almanac.
This role-based membership enables authors to activate and manage their official author profile in the Global Directory of Flute Excellence during their period of active contribution.
Membership Term
1 Year (Contribution-Based, Non-Renewing by Default)
Publication of at least one article within a 12-month period grants one year of Author Record Membership.
Publishing an additional article during the active term extends the membership by one additional year.
What This Membership Includes
✅️ 1 Official Author Listing (Annual Term)
Includes photo, professional bio text, website, email, and social links.
Editable at any time during the active term.
✅️ Author Role Designation
Clearly marked as Flute Almanac Author for the corresponding year(s).
✅️ Author Recognition Badge (Annual)
A role-based badge indicating published authorship.
✅️ Standard Directory Visibility
Included in searches and listings.
✅️ Editable Profile During Active Term
The profile remains fully editable for the duration of the one-year term.
What Is Not Included
❌️ Lifetime listing
❌️ Homepage rotation
❌️ Promotional features
❌️ Legacy or Patron recognition
After the One-Year Term Ends
If no new article is published within the 12-month period, the Author listing is archived and removed from public view. It does not remain visible or accessible in the Directory.
Authors may choose to transition to a standard Directory membership if they wish to maintain an active, editable professional profile.
Authorship is contribution.
This membership records active participation — for one year.