Review: "Respect Your Elders!" 

Baroque Flute Concert and Workshop

On Sunday afternoon, February 24th, the Baroque Flute Concert and Workshop entitled "Respect Your Elders!" began with a performance by baroque flutists Rebecca Troxler, Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham, and Kelly Roudabush and harpsichordist Beverly Biggs.

Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham, Kelly Roudabush, Rebecca Troxler. Photo by Catherine LeGrand.

An audience of about 35 listened with admiration and enjoyment as these wonderfully talented players performed the Triosonata in D major by Quantz; Sonata, Op. 3, No. 3 in B minor for Three Flutes by Dornel; Triosonata, BWV 1039 in G major by J.S. Bach; and Chaconne en Trio by Morel. The audience was transported back into the 18th century by these skillful musicians, all of whom specialize in early music.  

Presentation by Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham.  Photo by Anna Wilson.

Following the performance, Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham, joined by the other musicians, led an interesting and informative presentation about the history and development of the baroque flute, with listeners asking questions. 

Great students! Photo by Anna Wilson.

Audience participation concluded the baroque afternoon, with everyone trying out and sharing the eleven baroque flutes that had been gathered for the occasion.  With encouragement and direction from the presenting musicians, audience members experienced for themselves some of the differences between baroque and silver flute playing.

 

Without question, people who attended the event enjoyed every minute of this first-class performance and intelligently-presented workshop.  RAFA members are fortunate to have such musicians in their midst.  No doubt everyone learned to respect not only their baroque elders, but also the baroque experts who gave them such a fine afternoon of music.

 

-- written by Mary Croghan, member of Silver Fantasy Flute Choir, coordinator of Second Winds and Review & Contest, and Vice-President of RAFA

Cykert and Caliendo Concert on March 10

Linda Cykert, Christopher Caliendo.

Linda Cykert, Flute

Christopher Caliendo, Guitar

Sunday, March 10

3:00 pm

Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts, Elon University

207 N. Williamson Ave, Elon

No admission charge

Elon University flute professor Linda Cykert will be joined by Los Angeles composer/guitarist Christopher Caliendo in a recital of Caliendo's award-winning compositions. This composer of more than five hundred pieces in styles of American Tangos, American Gypsy, Chamber Jazz, Classical Jazz, and World Music also writes for films and has worked with Bob Hope, David Newman, Harry Mancini, and The Manhattan Transfer. It's sure to be a fun afternoon! 

Boxwood Williamsburg

A weekend celebration of traditional music!

March 7-10, 2013 

Chris Norman

 

 

Featured artists include Kim Robertson, Celtic harp; Chris Norman, flute and small pipes; and Eamon O'Leary, song, guitar and banjo.

There are several activities throughout the weekend, with opportunities for musicians of all ages and ability levels.

• Thursday afternoon beginning penny whistle class with Chris Norman, 4-5 p.m., Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road; $15. This penny whistle class is for beginners of all ages.  Bring D whistles, or purchase one at the class for $10.
• Friday evening concert featuring all three artists, 7:30 p.m., Williamsburg Regional Library; $15/$10 kids, seniors, active military
• Saturday workshop classes with the artists, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m., Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road; $90 (includes lunch). Standard C flutes or traditional flutes can be used for the workshop. Attendees will be more comfortable if they have played the instrument for a couple of years or more.
• Saturday evening traditional jam session with the artists, 8:00 p.m., DoG Street Pub, 401 West Duke of Gloucester St. 
• Individually-scheduled private lessons Thursday and Sunday; $60/hr; $35/half-hour.

Details and registration:  www.boxwood.org/williamsburg, or contact Margaret Carlson at 757-253-0850.

UNCP Flutes and Friends Recital 

Friday, April 5

7:30 pm

Moore Hall, UNC-Pembroke

Sarah Busman

This year is the first annual UNCP Flutes and Friends Recital, featuring members of the flute studio performing solo and chamber works, a performance by flute professor Sarah Busman, and a large ensemble piece that will include members of surrounding high schools.

We need your help!!  If you are a high school student interested in performing in the recital, or a teacher with students that are interested, please contact Sarah Busman at sarah.busman@uncp.edu.  We will be performing Margaret Lowe's "Dawn Carol," a round-style piece that will require only a short rehearsal right before the performance.  Music and a YouTube link with instructions will be sent to interested performers.  Please come and join in on this exciting event!

Flute Intensive Class in Wilmington, NC

March 18-22, 2013

Daily Schedule

10:00-12:30 Group Class - Technique

12:30-2:00 Free Time/Lunch

2:00-4:30 Individual Lessons/Coaching with Piano

4:30-7:00 Individual Lesson with Pianist

Fee: $850 (includes all sessions, lessons, and accompaniment)

Class size: Limited to 6

Auditors are welcome for the morning group classes @ $35/day.

A public recital will close the session on the final day at 3:00 pm.

For details or registration:       

The French Music Institute

215 Ann Street Wilmington, NC 28401

917-292-5141

http://www.frenchfluteteacher.com/

For Sale: Flute and Headjoint

Head Joint by David C. Williams      

Serial #1249  

Sterling silver throughout, 2 years old, nearly new condition.

$1375.

Purchased to be played with:

Haynes Classic Q2 flute

Sterling silver head and body, low B, headjoint with 14K/riser

Pointed tones arms, open hole, offset G

Serial #3018

$4200  (current retail $5360).

2 years old, nearly new condition

Contact Karen Earle at ncstopover@charter.net or 910-322-0511.

Asheville Flute Vacation

May 27 - June 2

For the avid adult amateur flutist. Come together with other flute lovers for a week of chamber music and instruction in a nurturing, supportive, noncompetitive atmosphere in a charming bed and breakfast in Asheville, NC. Instructors: Lea Kibler and Debby Heller. Bring your spouse or partner, too, for an inspiring week of music-making in the mountains. 

  www.ashevilleflute.com; info@ashevilleflute.com; 828 650-6666

Asheville Chamber Music Experience

June 9 - 14

UNC Asheville

Designed for intermediate to advanced players, 18 years and older. Refresh and enhance ensemble skills while being immersed in chamber music in this beautiful mountain setting. The institute will focus on repertoire for woodwind quintets. Individuals or pre-formed groups may apply. A limited number of pianists will also be accepted. Register early, as spaces are limited. Outstanding faculty including flutist Kate Steinbeck.

Inspiration and Praise Flute Masterclass (8th annual)

with Tadeu Coelho and Amanda Barrett

June 10 - 14

Greenville, SC

For high school students, college/conservatory flute majors, adult amateurs, and teachers/professionals. Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and no audition is required.

Deadline to register: May 10

Details

Questions: Contact Amanda Barrett at abarrett@tempoprimoenterprises.com; 864-704-3976

Little Switzerland, North Carolina

Week-long flute course on a mountaintop near the Blue Ridge Parkway, combining the beauty and peacefulness of a natural setting with instruction and inspiration from world-renowned flutists; open to professional flutists, teachers, students and amateurs; faculty includes Göran Marcusson, Stephen Preston, Bradley Garner, Amy Blumenthal, Lea Pearson, Helen Spielman, Nora Kile, Norman Thibodeau, Amara Guitry, and others.  

Summer Fest at Curtis Institute of Music

Three sessions are offered. . .

Adult Chamber Music (led by Mimi Stillman)

June 6 - 9

Curtis Summerfest | Chamber Music

Jeffrey Khaner Flute Class (co-led by Mimi Stillman)

June 25-29

Curtis Summerfest | Jeffrey Khaner Flute Class

Young Artist Program for ages 14-19 (winds directed by Mimi Stillman)

July 8-26

Curtis Summerfest | Young Artist Summer Program

National Flute Association Convention

August 8 - 11

New Orleans, LA

Come and be inspired by four days of jam-packed flute events, including solo and chamber concerts, masterclasses, competitions, flute choirs, wellness and pedagogy workshops, exhibits, and more! Program Chair of this year's convention is RAFA member Tadeu Coelho!!

http://www.nfaonline.org/Annual-Convention/