It was founded in 1979 to present recitals, master classes, and other flute events for Seattle area flutists.
The SFS sponsors a flute choir which is open to all adult members.
[citation needed] The SFS has sponsored performances and classes by flutists such as Claudia Anderson, Julius Baker, Jeanne Baxtresser, Leone Buyse, Tadeu Coelho, Michel Debost, Robert Dick, Zart Dombourian-Eby, Elena Duran, Jill Felber, Liz Goodwin, Jeffrey Khaner, Walfrid Kujala, Chris Norman, Amy Porter, Chris Potter, Paula Robison, Fenwick Smith, Alexa Still, Mimi Stillman, Gavin Tate-Lovery, Keith Underwood, Ransom Wilson, Trevor Wye, and more.
[citation needed] The SFS sponsors the Frank and Lu Horsfall Scholarship Competition each year for middle and high school students.
[2] SFS Presidents include Felix Skowronek, Scott Goff, Phyllis McDaniel, Rae Terpenning, Suzanne Walker, Paul Taub, Annie Carlson, Isabel Gallagher, Sarah Bassingthwaighte, Susan Telford, Celine Ferland, Shelley Collins, Jenny Eggert, and Sandra Saathoff.