Remembering Alex Murray
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Alex Murray, who died after a brief illness on March 24, 2026. He was 96. Pat Zuber and her husband, Greg, had visited Alex and Joan in England just a few months ago. He is survived by his wife, Joan, and daughter, Fiona. I’m […]
Arthur Maxwell
How did you find out about the Murray flute? I had read Boehm’s book and already switched to Open G# – so when I saw “The Sound of a New Instrument” – The Murray Flute LP record Alex did with Martha Goldstein … I read that Armstrong made some prototypes and had them send #7 […]
Shawn Marsh
How did you find out about the Murray flute? From my first flute teacher, Loretta Contino, in Indianapolis when I asked her what the best flute to play was. She did not play one but wished she did as they made more sense. Please tell us about your flute(s) – when it was made and […]
Zayne Harris Jr.
How did you find out about the Murray flute? After learning the open G# system, I wondered if there were also an open d# system as well. Found some articles and some documents about the Murray system, and pictures via the Library of Congress. Please tell us about your flute(s) – when it was made […]
Lynne Lasser
How did you find out about the Murray flute? I studied at U of I with Alex and played with many great players who played it. Alex never pushed it or really said much about it unless you asked him. Please tell us about your flute(s) – when it was made and by whom (or […]
Alice Avouris
How did you find out about the Murray flute? From studying with Alex Murray at Michigan State, beginning in 1968. Please tell us about your flute(s) – when it was made and by whom (or if unknown, where you found it) The instrument in the photos was made by Jack Moore. It was previously owned […]