Erinn Frechette, Concert & Piccolo Class!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Carswell Recital Hall at Meredith College
Located in Wainwright Music Building
Free for RAFA members & Meredith students; $10 general admission
2:00 - 3:00 Concert:
3:15 - 5:00 Masterclass:
A participatory class mainly focused on
piccolo performance, with several
participants performing piccolo
excerpts and repertoire.
This class is open to ALL -- BRING a PICCOLO if you have one.
Erinn Frechette has the honorable distinction of winning first prize in both the National Flute Association's Young Artist Competition and the NFA Piccolo Artist Competition. A featured performer and clinician at flute festivals across the country, Erinn has also appeared in chamber concerts with Ethos Chamber Orchestra, Providence Chamber Music, Noteworthy Music Recital Series and the Suzuki and Friends Chamber Music Series. With degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Erinn currently serves as Piccolo/Third Flute of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Principal teachers include Walfrid Kujala, Bradley Garner and Jack Wellbaum. More information.
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We are proud of these talented young flutists who auditioned successfully for positions in the Philharmonic Association's youth orchestras:
Triangle Youth Philharmonic (TYP)
Samantha Barnes
Jake Beerel
Taylor James
Michelle Ko
Triangle Youth Symphony (TYS)
Paige Breen
Katherine Gora Combs
Ayla Goktan
Mary Rose Nieman
Triangle Youth Orchestra (TYO)
Mindy Koh
Katerina Koloustroubis
Julie LaFond
Polly Payne
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NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY
ALL-STARS
The North Carolina Symphony has announced the creation of the N.C.
Symphony Young All-Stars, an exclusive new chamber orchestra for
advanced high school musicians, led by music director Grant Llewellyn .
Auditions will be held September 26 in Meymandi Concert Hall in the
Progress Energy Center, downtown Raleigh. Selected musicians will
rehearse and perform in early December (Dec 2-6) and again in April (Apr 6-11).
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Eligibility
Auditions
Sept 26, 2009 - Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center, Raleigh
Audition Requirements
Resgistration
For more information on the Young All-Stars program, please contact Director of Education and Community Engagement Kathryn Wyatt at kwyatt@ncsymphony.org
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RAFA's 25th Annual Review & Contest!!!
RAFA's 25th annual Review & Contest will be held the afternoon of Sunday, November 1 at Highland United Methodist Church in Raleigh. The event is open to students (elementary through university) and adults (Review only). Last year a record number of 173 flutists participated in this event, with a total of $3100 being awarded to the selected winners! The popular event spurs flutists of all ages and levels to set practice and performance goals, reach new challenges, and receive valuable performance feedback!
Registration is due October 1. Registration form, rules and music list are all available on the RAFA website. Contest winners perform in a recital Friday evening, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. Direct questions to contest coordinator Lauren Robbins-Pollack at (919) 557-2272 or density21.5@earthlink.net
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Great Events Coming Soon!
October 18 RAFA Silver Winds
11:00 a.m.
St. Philip Lutheran Church
7304 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh
The choir will play before and during the worship service.
October 25
Raleigh Flute Choir concert
with members from the RAFA Silver Fantasy Choir
8:00 p.m.
Carswell Recital Hall
Meredith College
November 1 RAFA Review & Contest
(Registration due Oct 1)
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Highland United Methodist Church
1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh
November 13
RAFA Contest Winners' Recital
7:30 pm
Highland United Methodist Church
1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh
November 14
RAFA FLUTE FAIR
With guest artist Amy Porter
9:00 am to 5:15 pm
Highland United Methodist Church
1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh
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RAFA Board of Directors
Elections for the following board positions were held this past May, during the RAFA Members' Recital event. We are so grateful for this dedicated, energetic and talented group of leaders! The board welcomes your input and suggestions to make our organization even better! Please send your comments to us at info@RaleighFlutes.org
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President - Rosene Rohrer
Vice-President - Anna Ludwig Wilson
Treasurer - Kimberly Allemang
Recording Secretary - Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham
Corresponding Secretary - Helen Spielman
Members-at-Large - Joanna Sisk-Purvis
Mary Croghan
Pam Nelson
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Student Representative - Sindhu Ravishankar
Membership Coordinator - Rosene Rohrer
Masterclass Coordinator - Emily Orr
Review and Contest Coordinator - Lauren Robbins-Pollack
Solo Fest Coordinator - Anne Dyke
Second Winds Coordinator - Mary Croghan
Fundraising Coordinator - Ann Pearce
Flute Choirs - Mary Mitchell, Sonja Noykos
Tune In - Rosene Rohrer, Editor
Michelle Dunn, Layout/Graphics
Print Publications - Michelle Dunn
Website - Michelle Dunn, Preston Dunn | |
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Click on the ads below to
learn more about these
RAFA 2009-2010 Sponsors
Visit our sponsor page for a
complete listing of RAFA
corporate and individual sponsors!
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Renew Your RAFA Membership
Now to Stay in the Loop
All RAFA memberships expired on June 30. Renew your membership to stay connected and informed by sending in the membership application and dues ($15 students, $25 adults). Since 1985, RAFA has established itself as one of the most successful and active flute associations across the country, and it is all because of your participation and involvement. We are excited about the upcoming season and look forward to several fabulous opportunities to learn and share the great art of flute playing!
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