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FLUTE FAIR
with guest artist
Amy Porter
Admission: Free for RAFA members; $10 general public
Bring your flute and join in the fun of learning together;
the day's events include masterclasses, workshops, exhibits, and concerts!
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What to bring:
> Your flute and music stand
> Note pad and pen
> Music scores for morning masterclass and All-District solo workshop
> Money for exhibits and lunch
> Donations for the "Flute Treasures" Table
9:00 Registration; Exhibit Hall opens
9:30-11:30 Masterclass with Amy Porter
11:30-12:30 Lunch provided ($5 suggested donation)
12:30-1:30 Workshop by Amy Porter:
"Competitions: Research, Repertoire and Rewards"
1:45-2:45 Workshop: All-District Solos
1:45-2:45 Workshop with Helen Spielman:
"The Flutist's Best Friends: Persistence and Resilience"
2:45-3:45 Workshop: Pedagogy Panel Discussion
4:00-5:15 Gala Concert with Amy Porter (flute) and Nancy Whelan (piano)
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| All-District Solo Workshops for Students
The November 14 Flute Fair will include workshops for middle school and high school students to prepare their 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: Handel, Siciliana & Giga (Concert & Contest Collection, page 15) Contact Anna Ludwig Wilson at annalw44@gmail.com or 919-451-4941 High School: Quantz, Concerto in G, 3rd movement Contact Mary Mitchell at marymitchell7@gmail.com or 919-676-1400
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| "Flute Treasures" Table
Donate your old music, CDs, flute accessories or knick-knacks to a worthy cause. Bring your items to the Exhibit Hall at the Nov. 14 Flute Fair. We will have a "RAFA Treasures" table where items will be made available to anyone in return for a donation to RAFA.
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| Review & Contest Results
This past Sunday (November 1), 141 flutists filled the halls and classrooms of Highland United Methodist Church in RAFA's 25th annual Review & Contest. The student and adult performers, representing 28 teaching studios across North Carolina and Virginia, performed two solos for a pair of judges, who provided written evaluations and selected winners in each of the eight divisions. Congratulations to the Contest winners, who will perform in the Contest Winners' Recital on Friday, November 13 at 7:30 pm at Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh. We hope you will join us this inspiring recital by our talented young flutists! The performance, free to the public, will be followed by a reception.
Special thanks is due to Contest Coordinator Lauren Robbins-Pollack (organizer extraordinaire!) and the team of dedicated volunteers who judged, served as door monitors, staffed the registration table, provided refreshments, and took care of set-up and take-down. We appreciate your commitment, energy and expertise!
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Historic Flute Performance
A flute that once belonged to Frederick the Great was recently played in concert for the first time in 250 years. At a special performance on the Baltic Sea island of Usedom, the instrument had its first public outing since the Prussian monarch (1712-1786) played it at his Potsdam palace.
Made of ebony, ivory and silver, the flute is believed to have been a favorite of Frederick II, an autocratic ruler with a passion for the arts. The king, affectionately dubbed "old Fritz" in Berlin, studied with Johann Joachim Quantz and is believed to have practiced up to four hours a day. He also composed his own music.
For this historic occasion, German flutist Christoph Huntgeburth and members of the Staatskapelle Berlin, an ensemble founded by Frederick II, performed music composed by the king and his flute teacher.
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Click on the following ads to view more information about our 2009-2010 RAFA sponsors.
Visit our sponsor page for a complete listing of RAFA corporate and individual sponsors. | |
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Great Events Coming Soon!
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
December 13
Raleigh Flute Choir - Holiday Concert
3:00 pm
Peace College, Kenan Recital Hall
15 E. Peace St, Raleigh
December 27
Raleigh Flute Choir
10:40 am
Duke Chapel
(Sunday Worship Service)
Duke University - west campus
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BASS FLUTE FOR SALE
Armstrong bass flute - produces an amazing sound with very little effort.
Silver head joint with newer pads.
Asking price: $3000
Includes hard case and Altieri backpack gig bag ($130 value) that holds up to four various-sized flutes and accessories.
If interested, contact Sue Reynolds at suerico@nc.rr.com or 919-830-1004.
Interested persons are invited to come to Sue's home in North Raleigh and test the flute. |
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PROFESSIONAL FLUTE FOR SALE
Powell #5331, Cooper scale, silver French model with B-foot joint,
and silver Drelinger head #97T.
A-440, D# roller, in-line G, and .190 embouchure wall.
Recent complete overhaul by Powell.
New leather case.
Rich and even sound quality throughout, with unusually responsive highest octave.
$6500 value. Asking price $5,000
If interested, contact: Anna Ludwig Wilson annalw44@gmail.com 2523 Pickett Road Durham, NC 27705 919-451-4941/cell 919-419-9639/home | |
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