The spring semester of RAFA's flute choirs will be starting up again soon, and we'd love for you to join! There are many benefits to being in a flute choir. It is our hope that in a RAFA flute choir you'll become a better musician, have enjoyable musical experiences, and make friends, among other things.

The date for Solo/Ensemble Fest is now set for Saturday, April 2. The event will be held in the afternoon (2:00 - 6:00 pm) at Meredith College's Wainwright Music Building.

Open to all ages and levels, this event has two options. Participants can choose to enter the solo category and/or can choose to enter as a small ensemble (duet, trio or quartet). Awards are given based on performance, and each participant also receives a written review.

The music list is divided into six levels: Grades A through F. The solo category requires flutists to play scales, etudes, and solos from the music list, while the ensemble category requires only the performance of the duet, trio or quartet selected from the music list. Grade levels should be assigned according to the performer's ability and determined by the teacher. Questions can be directed to coordinator Anne Dyke at 919-755-2267 or annedyke@aol.com

Music list, rules, and registration form are now available online via the RAFA website. Or simply follow the links below:

 

Are you a new adult amateur flutist in the area? Then consider trying out a cool group of people who get together every other month to play together and separately. The first meeting of the Second Winds in 2011 will be held on Sunday, February 13th, at 2:00 in the parlor of St. Philip Lutheran Church at 7304 Falls of the Neuse Rd. We had such a grand meeting in early December -- let's keep it up! Hope to see all the regulars plus some new people! If there are questions, e-mail or call Mary Croghan (919-835-4378; croghanm@gmail.com) or consult the RAFA website.