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Walfrid kujala biography

          Born on February 19, , in Warren, Ohio, Kujala grew up in Clarksburg, West Virginia, where he started flute lessons when he was in the.

        1. Walfrid Kujala, professor emeritus of flute, who served on the Bienen School faculty for 50 years, died November 10 at age
        2. Walfrid Kujala was an American flutist, piccolo player, teacher, and writer.
        3. Walfrid Kujala was a member of the Chicago Symphony from through and professor of flute at Northwestern University from through
        4. A native of Warren, Ohio, Kujala grew up in Clarksburg, West Virginia, where he started flute lessons when he was in the seventh grade.

          5. Walfrid Kujala was an American flutist, piccolo player, teacher, and writer.!

          educatormusician

          Walfrid Eugene Kujala, musician, educator. Recipient Exemplar of Music Teaching award, Northwestern University, 1992, Cultural Leadership award, Illinois Council Orchestra, 2007, Lifetime Achievement award, Chicago Flute Club, 2007.

          Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations, PTO. Member of National Flute Association (past president, Lifetime Achievement award 1997).

          Background

          Kujala, Walfrid Eugene was born on February 19, 1925 in Warren, Ohio, United States.

          Kujala taught more than flutists in his year teaching career.

          Son of Arvo August and Elsie Fannie (Ojajarvi) Kujala.

          Education

          Bachelor of Music, Eastman School Music, 1948; Master of Music, Eastman School Music, 1950.

          Career

          Flutist Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, 1948—1954.

          Soloist, flutist, piccoloist Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 1954—2001. Professor flute Northwestern University, Evanston, since 1962.

          Pincipal Flute Lake Forest Symphony Orchestra, since 2007. Visiting pro