Raleigh Area Flute Association May Newsletter

May

2011

RAFA Members' Recital

Sunday, May 15 at 3:00 p.m.

St Philip Lutheran Church

7304 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh

(across from Ravenscroft School)

No admission charge; all are welcome.

Enjoy the variety of 40 flutists performing solo, small ensemble, and flute choir works.　The afternoon's event will also feature the election of officers for the upcoming 2011-2012 season (see slate below).　Refreshments will be served following the recital.

PROGRAM:

Gavotte.....A. Thomas

Chris Raiche, flute

Three Preludes, op 18.....Robert Muczynski

Jake Beerel, flute

Maya.....Ian Clarke

Ayla Goktan and Mary Rose Nieman, flutes

Trumpet Tune.....Henry Purcell/ arr. Martha Rearick

Bourree from Partita in F.....Faber

Morning Has Broken.....arr. Amy Rice-Young

Silver Winds Flute Choir

Flute Fiesta.....Phyllis Avidan Louke
Four Japanese Folk Songs.....arr. Robert L. Cathey
Silver Pipes Flute Choir

Selections from Sound of Music.....Rodgers & Hammerstein

     Silver Fantasy Flute Choir              arr. Holcombe & Dorsey

Phoenix for Two Flutes.....Robert Maggio
     Erin Munnelly and Sonja Noykos, flutes

Maleguena.....Ernesto Leduona/arr. Ann Cameron Pearce
     Raleigh Flute Choir

2011-2012 RAFA Officers' Slate

The Nominating Committee has submitted this slate of officers, to be voted upon at the RAFA Members' Recital on May 15.

Officers

President: Rosene Rohrer

Vice-President: Mary Croghan

Treasurer: Kimberly Bridgers

Corresponding Secretary: Ann Pearce

Recording Secretary: Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham

Members-at-Large: Pam Nelson ('09-'12)

Catherine LeGrand ('10-'12)

Melissa Jeffreys ('11-'13)

The following list of appointed positions is not included in the May 15 voting procedure, but we include the positions here for your information:

Appointed Positions

Masterclass Coordinator: Erin Munnelly

Membership Chairperson: Rosene Rohrer

Student Representative: Mary Rose Nieman

Second Winds: Mary Croghan

Review & Contest: Lauren Robbins-Pollack

Solo/Ensemble Fest: Anne Dyke

Fundraising: Anna Wilson

Flute Choirs: Sonja Noykos

Tune In:

Editor: Rosene Rohrer

Layout/Graphics: Catherine LeGrand

Print Publications (tba)

Website: Michelle Dunn, Preston Dunn

Social Media: Michelle Dunn

Second Winds

Sunday, May 22

2:00 pm

St. Philip Lutheran Church

7304 Falls of Neuse Road

Raleigh, NC.

As always, newcomers are welcome and may be sure they will encounter a supportive, encouraging, sympathetic group if they choose to play solos.

In addition to playing as a group and hearing solo/duet performers, we will talk about new ideas for next season's meetings, so bring any ideas you have. If you cannot attend the meeting, you might want to e-mail your thoughts to Second Winds coordinator Mary Croghan (see below).

We will start the 2011-12 season with a meeting in late August, so be on the lookout for an e-mail near the end of the summer.

Hope to see you on Sunday the 22nd of May. Come with a piece to play, whether it be new or old!

Questions? Call Mary Croghan at 919-835-4378 or e-mail her at croghanm@gmail.com

NFA Convention in Charlotte, NC

August 11-14, 2011

Charlotte Convention Center and Belk Theater

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to see many of the world's leading flutists -- all gathered in one location in North Carolina this summer! It promises an exciting four full days of concerts, masterclasses, workshops, lectures, recitals, and special events.

We are proud of two RAFA groups who have been selected to perform at the convention on Thursday, August 11. Be sure to attend these concerts and support our fellow flutists!

RAFA YouTube Choir, led by Sonja Noykos, will perform at 11:30 am, featuring the music of North Carolina composers and arrangers.

Raleigh Flute Choir will honor member Ann Cameron Pearce's award-winning and much-loved flute choir works in a 7:00 pm concert in the Belk Theater lobby.

Other convention highlights include:

Flutists Rhonda Larson, Carol Wincenc, Marina Piccinini, Jill Felber, Bradley Garner, Goran Marcusson, Paul Edmund-Davies, Susan Milan, Paula Robison, and many more!
Masterclasses in jazz, Baroque flute, piccolo, orchestral excerpts, and low flutes.
Ensembles from Japan, Italy, Turkey and all across the U.S. (including Raleigh Flute Choir and RAFA's YouTube Choir).
Pedagogy workshops & classes in yoga and body mapping.
Youth Flute Day - special events specifically for middle and high school flutists.
Exhibits featuring a wide selection of the best flutes, music, and accessories.

Details at http://nfaonline.org/

Schedule of Events:

http://nfaonline.org/pdfs/convention/2011Schedule.pdf

Preview of RAFA's 2011-2012 Season

0.6204081632653061

Alexander Technique Workshop

led by Pamela Nelson and

Rachel Niketopoulos

Sunday, September 25, 2011

2:00 - 5:00 pm

Pam Nelson

27th Annual Review & Contest

Sunday, November 6, 2011

2:00 - 6:00 pm

Scholarship competition for flutists of all ages.

Music list, rules and guidelines are now available online, so you might want to take advantage of this opportunity to get an early start in preparing your music over the summer!　Contact coordinator Lauren Robbins Pollack with any questions at density21.5@earthlink.net or (919) 557-2272.

Click the following links for downloads:

music list registration form instructions & rules　

Flute Fair with guest artists

Jill Felber (flute) and Dianne Frazer (piano)

Jill Felber Dianne Frazer

Saturday, November 12, 2011

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

The day's events include masterclasses, workshops, exhibits, & concerts.

8th Annual Solo/Ensemble Fest

March 2012 - date TBD

Graded repertoire examinations for all ages; participants can choose

　to enter the solo and/or ensemble category.

Collaborations Concert

Spring 2012 - date TBD

Featuring RAFA's professional flutists with other instruments or media.

RAFA Members' Recital

Sunday, May 20, 2012

3:00 pm

Featuring RAFA members in solo, small ensemble and flute choir performances.

RAFA Flute Choirs

RAFA offers three flute choirs:

Silver Fantasy (advanced), Silver Pipes (intermediate),

and Silver Winds (multi-level)　

Sunday afternoon rehearsals September through May

Check website for details

Second Winds

Adult amateur players meet every other month for

mutual encouragement and support.

RENEW YOUR RAFA MEMBERSHIP

All RAFA memberships expire on June 30. Renew your membership to stay connected and informed by mailing 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 fabulous opportunities to learn and share the great art of flute playing!

Click here for 2011-2012 membership application.

THANK YOU!

We are so grateful for the generous support of many individuals and businesses, which allows RAFA to offer the best educational and performance opportunities to more than 300 flutists across North Carolina. A heart-felt thank you to these contributors who make it all possible!