Raleigh Area Flute Association October Newsletter

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2011

Review & Contest

Sunday, November 6

2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Highland United Methodist Church

1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh

More than 120 flutists from North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia will flock to Highland United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon, November 6 to participate in RAFA's 27th annual Review and Contest. Each participant will perform two solos for written evaluation and an opportunity to receive cash awards. Coordinator Lauren Robbins-Pollack is currently assigning specific performance times for everyone. Teachers and adult participants will be contacted shortly with the afternoon's schedule. Teachers are then responsible for sharing this information with their students. Please remember that only original music is acceptable (no copies are permitted). Also remember to provide an extra original for the judges.

Also mark your calendar for the Contest Winners' Recital on Friday, November 11, 7:30 p.m., also at Highland United Methodist Church. This recital is open to the public at no admission cost. Refreshments will be served after the recital.

Review and Contest questions can be directed to Lauren Robbins-Pollack at (919) 557-2272 or density21.5@earthlink.net

Jill Felber

Flute Fair with guest flutist Jill Felber

Saturday, November 12

9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Highland United Methodist Church

1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh

JILL FELBER has been hailed for her "beautifully finished performances" by The Detroit News, and the British journal PAN writes, "Felber was stunning...not only refined but also full of fun." "The incredible flutist...the dazzling flutist...the radiant flutist Jill Felber" (The Independent, Santa Barbara) is known to excite audiences everywhere in concerts and recitals "played with flair" (The Los Angeles Times).

Dianne Frazer

Mark your calendars now for RAFA's November 12th Flute Fair with Jill Felber, who will present a morning masterclass, an afternoon participatory workshop entitled Extreme Makeover: Flute Edition (for all ages/levels -- bring your flute and a copy of Taffanel-Gaubert's 17 Daily Exercises), and a gala concert with collaborating pianist Dianne Frazer.

The day's events will also include an Exhibit Room featuring the latest flutes, music, and accessories; additional workshops; All-District solo classes for middle and high school students; and a flute choir reading session for all ages. Lunch will be provided for a suggested donation of $5.

The Flute Fair is FREE for RAFA members; $15 general admission for non-members.

Click here for detailed schedule of events.

Flute Fair - Opportunities to Perform

The November 12 Flute Fair will provide several performing opportunities for participants. Bring your flute and join in the learning and fun! Read below for details and opportunities that pertain to you.

All Ages: Workshop led by Jill Felber

(12:30 - 1:30 pm)

"Extreme Makeover: Flute Edition"

This session is appropriate for all age levels. Bring your flute and a copy of Taffanel-Gaubert's 17 Daily Exercises.

Middle School & High School Students: All-District Solo Workshop (1:45 - 2:45 p.m.)

The November 12 Flute Fair will include workshops for middle school and high school students to prepare their All-District band solos. Students will have the opportunity to play portions of their solo for feedback. Students who prefer to come and learn by observing and listening are also welcome!

Students interested in PLAYING for the class should send an email request to info@RaleighFlutes.org; please indicate whether you are a middle school or a high school student.

All Ages: Flute Choir Reading Session

(2:45 - 3:45 pm)

Led by flute choir director Sonja Noykos, this reading session is open to all levels and all ages. Just bring your flute and a music stand and join in the fun!

Flute Treasures Table

RAFA will once again offer a Flute Treasures Table in the Exhibit Hall at the Flute Fair on Saturday, November 12.

Donate your old music, CDs, flute accessories or knick-knacks to a worthy cause. Bring your items to the Exhibit Hall, where they will be made available to anyone in return for a donation to RAFA.

Fusion CD

fusion cd

RAFA's November 12 Flute Fair guest artists Jill Felber (flute) and Dianne Frazer (piano) joined forces to release 'Fusion,' a CD of seven fused arrangements of melodies from Strauss to Ian Clarke, Foster to Rachmaninoff, Handel to Faure and more. Their RAFA appearance will include a concert featuring several of these clever arrangements. Copies of the CD will be available for sale in the Exhibit Hall that day.

Jill and Dianne offer this explanation of the project:

"This recording is a fusion in so many ways. Two friends who met 25 years ago unite to blend evocative melodies, classical and non-classical. This project was born to honor the souls of family and friends gone by and to warm the spirits of our new friends."

Review of Alexander Technique Class

Rachel shows us how we are constructed

About 25 eager learners arrived, with yoga mats and flutes in hand, to learn about the benefits of the Alexander Technique with teachers Pamela Nelson and Rachel Niketopoulos on Sunday, September 25. After a brief introduction, the group was soon moving about the room in a relaxed, balanced manner, being aware of places where we tend to hold extra tension as we stand, breathe, walk, sit, play flute, and go about daily activities. Revising old habits involves being aware of these tension points and then learning to let go and release that tension. The final portion of the session was spent lying on the floor on mats to practice our 20 minutes of "daily homework." By the end of the afternoon, everyone agreed that we were definitely feeling more free, open, and relaxed . . . and a bit reluctant to leave! Thank you, Pam & Rachel!

Pam demonstrates right shoulder movement

Class participant Rosemary Caudle adds, "In the Alexander technique class, I learned to think differently about how I used my body. I plan to definitely include the "floor time" in my daily routine and really hope this increases my breath capacity!! I also will be looking for some floor space right before the RAFA Review in November!"

"Constructive Rest"

Flute Talk

RAFA group rate is only $7 per year!

RAFA has a group subscription to Flute Talk, an informative magazine for flutists of all ages. Current subscribers and new subscribers are asked to contact Rosene Rohrer (919-781-3225 or drohrer123@pobox.com) with your name and address by November 15 to be included in the incredibly low group rate of $7 (for 10 issues).

RAFA's group subscription coincides with the calendar year, with the new subscription beginning with the January 2012 issue. Each issue will be mailed directly to you, and you will be billed directly.

Subscription sign-up and sample copies of Flute Talk will be available in the Exhibit Room at the November 12 Flute Fair.

Flute Concerts

Raleigh Flute Choir - Fall Concert

with Meredith Flute Ensemble and Silver Fantasy Flute Choir

Sunday, October 23

7:30 pm

Carswell Recital Hall, Wainwright Music Building

Donations at the door

http://www.raleighflutes.org/RFC/Home.html

Raleigh Flute Choir - Holiday Concert

Sunday, December 18

3:00 pm

NC Museum of Art (auditorium)

Tickets at NCMA box office: 919-715-5923

Flutes For Sale

Yamaha Flute, Model 581

Near mint condition

Price: $1595.

and

Gemeinhardt Piccolo

Asking price: $400.

Contact Frankie Lugiano

919-782-8759 (h)

919-441-6499 (c)

frankielug@bellsouth.net

Submit Information for Tune In

RAFA members are invited to submit flute news, concert announcements, etc. for publication in Tune In. Photos are encouraged! Please email items to info@RaleighFlutes.org. Deadline for next issue is October 25.

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!