NFA Convention in Charlotte

August 11-14

Charlotte Convention Center & Belk Theater

Full schedule of events and other details: http://nfaonline.org/convention

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to hear the world's leading flutists, attend workshops on a variety of topics, observe final rounds of competitions, play in flute choir reading sessions, and get discounts on music purchases or test out the latest flutes and headjoints in the exhibit room.  You can choose to come for just for one day or attend all four days.  There is something for everyone!

We're especially proud of the 30+ RAFA members who have been invited to present concerts and workshops at the times listed below: 

Debra Reuter-Pivetta

Ann Cameron Pearce

All RAFA memberships expired the end of June. It's time to renew your membership for the 2011-2012 season.  RAFA brochures will be mailed this week.  You can use the membership form included in that brochure or simply download the form.  Click here for 2011-2012 membership application.

Season highlights this fall include an Alexander Technique class with Pamela Nelson and Rachel Niketopoulos (Sept. 25), the annual Review & Contest (Nov. 6), and the Nov. 12th Flute Fair with guest artists Jill Felber and Dianne Frazer. Details at www.RaleighFlutes.org.

Contributions Appreciated

As RAFA begins its 26th season of providing top-quality educational and performance opportunities for local flutists, we encourage you to make a tax-deductible donation that will ensure RAFA's continued success as one of the country's premiere flute organizations.  Your gift enables us to present world-class artists in concerts and masterclasses, sponsor flute choirs for all ages and levels, and provide annual competition scholarships. 

This year, we especially welcome donations toward the purchase of our newest instrument -- a  silver contrabass flute!  Listed for $14,995, we were able to bargain the price down to $10,000! Your tax-deductable contribution will allow audiences in the Triangle area and beyond the enjoyment of hearing this amazing instrument, which provides a rich foundation to our flute choir sound.

If you choose to make your donation in memory of Don Adcock, a RAFA founding member who died earlier this spring, please indicate "Adcock-contrabass" in the lower left corner of your check.

All contributions are tax deductible.  You may include a donation along with your membership dues, or a separate check may be sent.  Please use the lower left corner of the check to designate your contribution as " donation" (for a general contribution), "contrabass," or "Adcock-contrabass."  Make check payable to RAFA and mail to:

            RAFA

            4812 Stonehill Dr.

            Raleigh, NC 27609

You are welcome to attend these upcoming workshops with Helen Spielman:

·     Perform Confidently from Inside Out: Pre-NFA Workshop, Charlotte, August 10

·     Miracle Flute Festival in Honduras: NFA Presentation, Charlotte, August 13

·     A Spiritual Approach to Performance Confidence: Weekend Workshop, Chapel Hill, October 22-23

Please email Helen@PerformConfidently.com or visit PerformConfidently.com for further information and to register.

 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　

Jill Felber (flute) and Dianne Frazer (piano)

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