William Kincaid (1895–1967) was a pioneering American flutist renowned for his nearly four-decade tenure as principal flute of the Philadelphia Orchestra. A student of Georges Barrère at the Institute of Musical Art in New York, Kincaid's artistry and dedication significantly shaped the American flute tradition. As a founding faculty member of the Curtis Institute of Music, he mentored numerous flutists who would become prominent figures in the classical music world. Kincaid's legacy endures through his recordings and the profound influence he had on generations of musicians. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Kincaid_%28flutist%29?utm_source=openai))