Myrna W. Brown (July 4, 1937 to November 25, 1990)
Myrna Brown was a founding member of the Texas Flute Society and served in many capacities. She received her Bachelor of Music from the University of Utah and her Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts in Flute Performance at North Texas State University. Flutists with whom she studied include Roger Stevens, William Kincaid, Joseph Mariano, John Wummer, Dr. George Morey, and Geoffrey Gilbert. In addition to serving as the Executive Coordinator of the National Flute Association, Myrna was a member of the teaching staff at the University of Texas at Arlington. Her teaching and performing experience included the Utah Symphony, Arkansas Orchestra Society, Wichita Falls Symphony, Midwestern State University, and North Texas State University.
"The world of the flute has lost one of its most gracious, enthusiastic, and generous inhabitants. We...are fortunate that so much of Myrna's time was devoted to our welfare. She helped carry the breath of musical friendship way beyond the confines of the United States." -- Alexander Murray, University of Illinois