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Review & Contest Winners' Recital Friday, November 11 7:30 p.m. Highland United Methodist Church 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh The winners from the November 6 Review & Contest will perform in a Winners' Recital on Friday, November 11 at 7:30 pm at Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh. We hope you will join us for this inspiring recital by our talented young flutists! The performance, free to the public, will be followed by a reception. |
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Jill Felber
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Flute Fair with guest flutist Jill Felber
Saturday, November 12
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Highland United Methodist Church
1901 Ridge Road, 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).
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Dianne Frazer
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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.
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J L Smith & Co, Carolyn Nussbaum Company, In1Breath, The Flutist's Faire, and more!
Schedule of Events RAFA Flute Fair
Saturday, November 12 9:00 - 5:15
Highland United Methodist Church
Free for RAFA members; $15 general admission
9:00 am Registration & Exhibits open
J L Smith & Co, Carolyn Nussbaum Company, In1Breath, The Flutist's Faire, and more! Browse the exhibits from 9 to 4. Test and purchase the latest flutes, piccolos, music, and accessories! 9:30 - 11:30 Masterclass with Jill Felber
Five RAFA flutists will perform as the rest of us learn through observation. Bring scores of the music to follow along. Schulhoff, Sonata - performed by Erin Munnelly Hanson, Serenade - performed by Ashley Beavis Ibert, Concerto - performed by Jennifer Giordano Bozza, Image - performed by Emily Pate Martinu, Sonata - performed by Kathryn Holley 11:30 - 12:30 Lunch Provided for all Flute Fair attendees; $5 donation suggested Menu: sandwiches, veggies, chips, fruit, cookies/brownies, drink 12:30 - 1:30 Workshop: "Extreme Makeover: Flute Edition" Led by Jill Felber. This seminar is appropriate for all levels. Bring Taffanel-Gaubert's 17 Daily Exercises. 1:45 - 2:45 Workshop: All District Band Solos High School (Honegger: Danse de la Chevre) - led by Erin Munnelly Middle School (Herbert: Serenade) - led by Anne Dyke 1:45 - 2:45 Workshop: Wind Synthesis Workshop Glen Ingram, creative and innovative genius of an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) system, will demonstrate and discuss the use of wind (breath) driven synthesizers in today's music. 2:45 - 3:45 Flute Choir Reading Session - led by Sonja Noykos All are welcome! Bring your flute and join the fun! 4:00 - 5:15 Concert: Jill Felber (flute) & Dianne Frazer (piano) Sonata "Undine" Opus 167.....Carl ReineckeAllegretto, from Suite, Op. 116.....Benjamin Godard Fusion II.....Richard Strauss & Ian Clarke Morgen/Orange Dawn arr. Felber/Frazer Waltz, from Suite Antique.....John Rutter Fusion III.....G.F. Handel & Gabriel Faure Lascia ch'io pianga/Morceau de Concours arr. Felber/Frazer Waves at Play.....Edwin Grasse Fusion VI.....Stanley Myers & Harold Arlen Cavatina/Over the Rainbow arr. Felber/Frazer Fantaisie Pastorale Hongroise.....Albert Franz Doppler
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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 p.m.)
"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!
High School: Honegger, Danse de la Chevre - Led by Erin Munnelly
Middle School: Herbert, Serenade - Led by Anne Dyke
All Ages: Flute Choir Reading Session
(2:45 - 3:45 p.m.)
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!
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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.
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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."
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Second Winds
The Second Winds will meet on Sunday, December 4th, at 2:30 p.m. in the parlor at St. Philip Lutheran Church on Falls of the Neuse Road. We would love to welcome newcomers -- or people wishing just to observe or to try us out. The Second Winds is an every-other-month gathering of adult amateur flutists who want to overcome performance anxiety. We are a friendly, supportive group and welcome the performance of solos and/or duets. No commitment is necessary for continued participation. Come and try us out!
Anyone wishing to have further information, please contact Mary Croghan at 919-835-4378 or croghanm@gmail.com.
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Needed: RAFA YouTube Flute Choir Coordinator!
The RAFA YouTube Flute Choir started in 2011, met a few times, and recorded flute choir pieces for YouTube (check us out at RAFA's YouTube Channel.) We also performed at the National Flute Association's annual Convention in Charlotte this past summer.
Sonja Noykos would like to continue conducting the group, but is looking for someone willing to take over the coordination of the group. Michelle Dunn has agreed to take over the video production (including posting on YouTube), so that is already a huge help.
The coordinator's important job would include: publicizing information about upcoming recording sessions, copying and mailing music to participants, and emailing participants with details regarding the session. The coordinator may or may not help select repertoire and assign parts. Beginning in 2012 and beyond, the group will meet twice a year to rehearse and record music-- once in the spring and once in the fall.
Please contact Sonja Noykos if you are interested in playing this essential role in the life of the RAFA YouTube Flute Choir! Sonja's email is sonjanoykos@gmail.com and her phone is 616-634-3292.
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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. |
 In1Breath Newsletter RAFA member Catherine LeGrand began a monthly email newsletter in October. You are invited to sign up for this free newsletter to receive her latest ideas and inspirations, news, and more. The November issue will feature FlutorialTM video lessons on the NC District Band audition pieces: * Honegger's Danse de la Chèvre * Herbert's Serenade Sign up for the newsletter here. Read online: October In1Breath Newsletter. |
Flute Concerts
Jill Felber (flute ) and Dianne Frazer (piano)
Saturday, November 12
4:00 p.m.
Highland United Methodist Church
1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh
Free for RAFA members; $15 general admission
This concert is part of the RAFA Flute Fair (9:00 am to 5:15 pm)
Classical Interlude: Eric Dyke (bass), Anne Dyke (flute) and others
Sunday, November 20
4:00 p.m.
Page Walker Arts & History Center, Cary
Tickets: $15
Cary Arts Center Box Office: 1-800-514-3849
Raleigh Flute Choir - Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 18
3:00 p.m.
NC Museum of Art (auditorium)
Tickets at NCMA box office: 919-715-5923
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Flutes For Sale
Yamaha Flute, Model 581
Near mint condition
Price: $1595.
Contact Frankie Lugiano
919-782-8759 (h)
919-441-6499 (c)
frankielug@bellsouth.net
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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 November 25..
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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!
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Click on the following ads to view more information about our corporate sponsors.
 Visit our sponsor page for a complete listing of RAFA corporate and individual sponsors. |
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2011-2012 RAFA Sponsors
Corporate Sponsor
Brannen Brothers Flutemakers, Inc.
Susan Brown, Coldwell Banker HPW
Burkart-Phelan Flutes and Piccolos
Carolyn Nussbaum Music Co.
Flute Specialists, Inc.
Flute World Company
Melissa Jeffreys/The Musicians Learning Center
J L Smith Wind Specialists - pd $50
Keefe Piccolo Co.
Catherine LeGrand/In1breath
Miyazawa Flutes
Sonja Noykos/Joyful Song Family Music
Helen Spielman/Perform Confidently
Kate Steinbeck/Pan Harmonia
The Flutist's Faire
Individual Mary Boone Kay Borkowski Alison Chang Christine Chen Mary Croghan Linda Cykert Deborah Egekvist Julie Frederick Michelle & Katherine Gora Combs Renee Jaramillo Melissa Jeffreys Twila Kelly Catherine LeGrand Lillian Maxwell Terry Patrickis Ann Pearce Donna Prather T.R. Reiner Rosene Rohrer Helen Spielman Cathy Stewart Anna Wilson Additional Funding Raleigh Flute Choir
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