Raleigh Area Flute Association October Newsletter

Newsletter of the Raleigh Area Flute Association

Tune In

October 2008

Flute Fair 2008
with guest artist Ian Clarke

Saturday, November 15
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Highland United Methodist Church
1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh
Free for RAFA members; $10 general admission

Bring your flute and join in the fun of learning together; the day's events include masterclasses, workshops, exhibits, and concerts!

Complete Schedule
About Ian Clarke

Ian Clark Concert Program
Register for All-District solo workshop

All-District Solo Workshops for Students

The November 15 Flute Fair will include workshops for middle school and high school students to prepare for All-District band solos. Students interested in performing in the afternoon class (1:45 to 2:45 p.m.) should sign up by contacting the persons listed below. Performance slots for each class will be filled on a first-contacted, first-served basis. Other than having current membership in RAFA, there is no cost to the students to perform in these classes. Students who prefer to come and learn by observing and listening are also welcome!

Middle School: Serenade by Herbert (Concert & Contest Collection, page 5)
Contact Anne Dyke at annedyke@aol.com or (919) 755-2267

High School: J.S. Bach, Sonata No. 2 in E-flat (first & second movements)
Contact Emily Orr at eorr1968@aol.com or (336) 558-8188

Youth Orchestra

Review & Contest
Sunday, November 2
2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Highland United MethodistChurch

1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh

More than 160 flutists, a record number of participants representing 29 different teaching studios throughout North Carolina and parts of Virginia, will converge on Highland United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon, November 2, to perform their solos for written evaluation and an opportunity to receive cash awards. Coordinator Lauren Robbins-Pollack is currently working her magic to schedule specific performance times for everyone. Once the schedule is finalized, Lauren will contact adult participants and flute teachers, who are then responsible for sharing this information with their students. Please remember that only original music is acceptable (no copies are permitted).

Also mark your calendar for the Contest Winners' Recital on Friday, November 14, 7:30 p.m. (also at Highland United Methodist Church). This recital is open to the public at no admission cost. Refreshments will be served after the recital.

Review and Contest questions can be directed to Lauren Robbins-Pollack at (919) 557-2272 or density21.5@earthlink.net.

Over the Edge
and more...
Notes from the
September RAFA event

RAFA hosted composer Ben Boone and flutist Mary Jo White at Meredith College last month. Mary Jo played an entire program of unaccompanied flute works by North Carolina native, Ben Boone. Both musicians then led a portion of the masterclass. At right, the masterclass flute choir rehearses Boone's VERY challenging piece, Over the Edge.

Ben forwarded this message:

What a FABULOUS group of players you are! It was a true pleasure to hear you play my flute choir works-and I was blown away by the way adding the contra enriched the harmonies in Serenade-what a treat! And I always love to hear groups that really dig into OVER THE EDGE...and you did! In short, I am honored that you had me there, and I'd love to come again if the opportunity presents itself. Many MANY thanks, and keep up the marvelous work!

And from Mary Jo White...