Austin Flute Club

Member Recital

2012-01-19T14:02:00.001-06:00

Our first ever Member Recital is happening this weekend! If you are still interested in performing, email AustinFluteClub@gmail.com ASAP with the performers' names and what you will be playing. If you didn't sign up and are available to attend, we would love to see you there to support our local flutists!

Member Recital

January 22^nd, 2012

3:00 PM Blackerby Violin Shop

1111 W. Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78757

February Creative Community

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Please join us for our next Creative Community meeting on February 5th at 7:00pm. Local jazz flutist/composer/teacher Bryan Kennard will lead a workshop discussing ways to improve your improvisation skills through daily practice. It's going to be a fantastic class, all you need to do is show up and bring your flute! Please see the flyer above. This event is FREE for current AFC members. Space may be limited so please reserve your spot by emailing us: AustinFluteClub@gmail.com. For more information about Bryan, visit bryankennard.com

Website Updates and the Next Newsletter

2011-12-07T13:06:00.002-06:00

We have recently updated our Flute Instructor page. Don't see your name? Make sure you have paid your dues for the current year. Let us know if any corrections need to be made: austinflutelcub@gmail.com

By the end of the week, we will have several other updates on the website including the 2012 Young Artist Competition application and rules. Check the website throughout the week to get the most up to date information!

Finally, the next issue of our Newsletter will go out at the beginning of January. Do you have an article that you've been itching to write, or is there something that you think should be included?

Email your ideas to Bryan Kennard at kennard.be@gmail.com.

Submissions for the next newsletter are due Wednesday, January 4, 2012.

French Food and Flute Ensemble

2011-11-26T10:12:00.003-06:00

Please join us for our next Creative Community event as we sample French delicacies and read through flute ensemble music. Food will be prepared by board members, François Minaux and Katie Larue. Please bring a stand and any duets, trios, quartets, etc. In the spirit of the season, we will read through an original arrangement called Greensleeves Adrift for flute octet by Bryan Kennard.

If you wish to attend, please RSVP at austinfluteclub@gmail.com as space may be limited. As always, all of our monthly Creative Community events are FREE for members, so please take time and complete your membership information here if you have not yet done so!

2011-11-20T21:55:00.003-06:00

Pictured above are Austin Flute Choir members Danelle Sasser, Sally Grant, Penny Griffy, and Dana Prater. The quartet had the wonderful opportunity of helping the Austin Lyric Opera Co. celebrate its Silver (25th) Anniversary on Saturday, November 5th. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's famous opera, The Magic Flute, was performed that weekend as it had been one of the first operas produced in the ALO's infancy. Our flutists performed several selections from the opera itself plus other famous works by Mozart such as "The Marriage of Figaro," "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," and "Divertimento." They were featured during the cocktail hour in the Kodosky Lounge of the Long Center.

Interested in participating in the Austin Flute Choir? Click here to learn more!

Creative Community Meeting, Nov. 6th at 7:00pm

2011-10-31T10:51:00.004-05:00

We would like to invite you to our November Creative Community Meeting, happening this Sunday, November 6th, 7:00PM at the home of Penny Griffy:

6806 Pioneer Place

Austin, TX 78757

As an added bonus, this weekend we will be hosting the first workshop in our season's workshop series: Expressive Articulation with Dr. Francois Minaux.

The workshop will happen directly after our short meeting and is only open for current members of the club. All are encouraged to attend this informative workshop. Dr. Minaux will look closely at where to put the tongue and lips, and how to shape the air to articulate. He will demonstrate excerpts from the repertoire and will compare the French and American techniques of articulation while guiding you toward your most expressive articulation. Bring your flute!

We hope you and your students will be able to attend this exciting workshop! See you there!

Do you have or know of a Local Flute Performance?

2011-10-27T13:01:00.002-05:00

Hello Austin Flutists!

Do you have a local performance or know of a flute performance coming up? If so, we want to know! AND, if you are a member of the Austin Flute Society, we will post it on our local performance calendar.

Simply send an email to austinfluteclub@gmail.com with a subject: "Performance Calendar". Please include date, time, admission cost and a summary about the performance.

Look forward to hearing from you and hearing you soon!

AFC 2011-2012 Season Kickoff Meeting!

2011-08-12T15:16:00.003-05:00

Calling ALL Austin Flutists:

Your presence is requested at the Austin Flute Club 2011-2012 Season Kickoff Meeting! Join to be part of the AFC CREATIVE COMMUNITY. Bring a buddy. All ages welcome.

What: Your time to meet, greet, collaborate, create, and serve our community with fellow flutists. We'll be holding elections for our organization, finalizing our calendar, rolling out a masterclass series (teachers, you don't want to miss this!), and more. This is your golden opportunity to GET INVOLVED.

When: Mark your calendars for the 3rd Sunday of each month at 3pm. August meeting to be held August 21, 2011 at 3pm.

Where: Location each month will rotate between homes of hosts/hostesses. François Minaux has graciously offered space for our first CREATIVE COMMUNITY meeting at the following location:

4600 Mueller Blvd.
Austin, TX 78723

Park: Street
Enter the complex through the lobby. Go past the leasing office and take a right down the hallway. Head to the conference room located in the Business Center (first door on your left). Feel free to bring your laptops as there are computers, a printer/copier and internet access.

Would you like to host? Great! We'll select the location for the September AFC CREATIVE COMMUNITY on August 21.

See you then,

Katie Kuersteiner LaRue
AFC Interim President 2011

Frappes and FLUTES - for Austin Teachers

2011-07-25T09:13:00.000-05:00

The Austin Flute Club sincerely hopes the Austin heat has been treating everyone well. In the summer months the oppressive weather tends to makes people languid and lazy, but do not fear, for the AFC is here to help motivate and energize your teaching and playing! Please join us on Saturday July 30th at Austin Java (12th and Lamar).

Frappes and Flutes - July 30, 2011 @ Austin Java (12th and Lamar)

8:30am - Arrive and grab a drink

8:35am - Icebreaker

8:40-9:10am - Round table discussion

Three words: We need you. The Austin Flute Club is at a crossroads and we need you to make the club the very best it can be. We want to tailor the club to serve our teachers and students as effectively as possible but we can’t do it alone. We have several board positions open for the new school year and will be discussing how to get involved.

We realize that time is tight for teachers, but we also know how important it is to provide a forum to share ideas, develop new creative ideas, and expand your circle of friends and colleagues. We look forward to Frappes & Flutes being the perfect blend of education (a brief presentation on a topic by a teacher just for our teachers), relationship building, and of course a cup of “joe”… Frappes & Flutes is open to flute teachers of all levels and experience.

Guest Artist Kelly Via and the Austin Flute Choir Are Featured on KGSR and KMFA Sites

2011-04-05T22:29:00.002-05:00

This weekend Kelly Via joins the Austin Flute Choir in an extravaganza of flute ensemble fun. Check out the press at local Austin radio stations, KGSR and KMFA!

On April 9th, in celebration of 20 years of the Austin Flute Choir, the Austin Flute Club has organized the opportunity for young area flutists to play under accomplished flute choir director Kelly Via. Students will be given the fantastic opportunity for hands-on experience playing alto and bass flutes, not generally seen in a student band setting, under the tutelage of AFC members. Those in attendance will have the chance to meet and greet with other flutists, students and teachers from across the Austin area. Adult flutists welcome!

Free for Austin Flute Club Members!

Details:
April 9, 1:00PM-4:00PM; (1:00-2:30 Student Workshop Flute Choir with Kelly Via. Adult flutists welcome! 3:00-4:00 Austin Flute Choir Recital led by Lisa Lamb and Kelly Via Reception to follow)

Announcing Austin Flute Club Young Artist Competition Winners

2011-04-04T18:24:00.002-05:00

Thank you to all teachers, parents, sponsors, volunteers, and participants who helped make the 2011 AFC Young Artist Competition event a success. The level of playing this year was very high, and all contestants are to be commended for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to our winners:

Junior Division
First place - Crystal Kim
Second place - Courtney Regester
Third place - Daniel Smarda
Honorable Mention - Kaysie Tam

Senior Division
First place - Jay Cho
Second place - Rebecca Teng
Third place - Anisa Wakil
Honorable Mention - Hannah Grounds, Carlyn Hendler, Michael Nguyen

Piccolo Division
Honorable Mention - Jacquelin Reyes

If you missed the winners' recital this past Saturday (April 2), we look forward to seeing you at our next AFC event:

Saturday, April 9 -

Student Workshop and 20^th Anniversary Flute Choir Celebration with Kelly Via.

For more information about the Austin Flute Club, including how to join and to view our upcoming events, please visit our website: www.austinfluteclub.com.

Flute CHOIR Opportunity - this Saturday!

2011-04-04T18:02:00.006-05:00

The Austin Flute Club presents:

2011 BRANNEN BROTHERS Grant winner

Student Workshop and 20^th Anniversary Flute Choir Celebration

Adults and students (8th grade and up) will be given the fantastic opportunity for hands-on experience playing alto and bass flutes, not generally seen in a student band setting, under the instruction of guest composer and conductor, Kelly Via!

Free for Austin Flute Club Members!

*Image to the right does not represent actual flutes available to play on Saturday.

Schedule:

1:00-2:30 Student Workshop Flute Choir with Kelly. Adult flutists welcome!
3:00-4:00 Austin Flute Choir Recital led by Kelly Via in collaboration with AFC Flute Choir Director, Lisa Lamb.

Reception to follow

@ St. John’s United Methodist Church

2140 Allandale Rd., Austin, TX 78756

Kelly Via currently teaches flute at Mercer University, Agnes Scott College, Carere Music and the Atlanta Music Academy. He also directs the Mercer University and Atlanta Music Academy flute choirs.. Kelly plays piccolo with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra and Macon Symphony Orchestra. For many years he was principal flutist of the former Atlanta Pops Orchestra and has performed with the Atlanta Symphony, Atlanta Opera, Augusta Symphony, Columbus Symphony, Des Moines Symphony and Des Moines Metro Opera Orchestras.

For more information about the Austin Flute Club, including how to join and to view our upcoming events, please visit our website: www.austinfluteclub.com.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: Brannen Brothers Flute Makers

JAMMIN...Masterclass Participants Announced

2011-01-20T20:44:00.004-06:00

The air is buzzing with excitement! WHY????
Because, of course, the Austin Flute Club January Flute JAM is on Saturday (yes, THIS Saturday)!

Thank you to all students who have sent in their applications for the JAM...the AFC is pleased to announce that the following students have been selected to participate in the Masterclass:

Neha Mulpuri - Mouquet Pan et les Bergers

Sara Gravely - Perilhou Ballade

Nagarama Pratapa - JS Bach Partita in a minor

Caitlin Hall - Presser Rondo

1st Alternate: Courtney Regester- Enesco Cantabile et Presto

We look forward to seeing all masterclass participants, recital participants, and AFC members at the Flute Jam on Saturday, beginning at 9:00am. Morning sessions and reception are members only.

Saturday, January 22, 2011
9-9:50am - Jazz Flute Masterclass led by Bryan Kennard
10-12 - Solo Masterclass featuring Rachel Lopez
12-12:30 - Reception
12:30 - AFC Student Recital * free and open to the public!

St. John's United Methodist Church
2140 Allandale Road, Austin, TX 78756

Please check our website for directions and more information.
Happy Fluting, and see you on Saturday!

Flute JAM next Saturday (1/22/11)

2011-01-15T21:08:00.004-06:00

The Austin Flute Club FLUTE JAM is quickly approaching (next Saturday, January 22!). AFC is pleased to share the opportunity for Austin flutists and teachers to attend back-to-back classes lead by Rachel Lopez and Bryan Kennard.

Mr. Kennard will kick off the morning with an introduction to jazz improvisation class, for all in attendance to participate. No experience in jazz is required!
Ms. Lopez is teaching a solo repertoire class highly recommended to any flute student preparing for solo and ensemble, especially those preparing piccolo pieces as Ms. Lopez is an accomplished piccolo player.

A short reception will follow the masterclasses, as well as a recital for any student wanting extra experience performing in front of an audience. Na Wang Flute Company will also have flutes on display and available for trial at the event.

Masterclass applications and recital registration forms are available online: http://www.austinfluteclub.com/afc_forms

This event is FREE for Austin Flute Club Members - membership forms and online payment are available: http://www.austinfluteclub.com/membership

Saturday, January 22, 2011
9-9:50am - Jazz Flute Masterclass led by Bryan Kennard
10-12 - Solo Masterclass featuring Rachel Lopez
12-12:30 - Reception
12:30 - AFC Student Recital

St. John's United Methodist Church
2140 Allandale Road, Austin, TX 78756

Look forward to seeing you there!

Jazz + Masterclass + Recital = ??

2010-12-14T11:06:00.004-06:00

What do you get when you combine:

1.) Jazzy flute "jam" led by Bryan Kennard

2.) A master class with Rachel Lopez (flutist with Austin Symphony Orchestra)

3.) Some viddles and time to chat with fellow flutists over a reception, provided by AFC

AND

4.) Student recital opportunity

Answer: Austin Flute Club FLUTE DAY, 2011

You don't want to miss this event. Teachers, you want to be there. Students, you want to perform and listen. Everyone else...you don't want to miss the red velvet cake...

Check out the Austin Flute Club website (www.austinfluteclub.com) for application forms and more details.

January 22, 2011

9-9:50am - Jazz Flute Masterclass
10-12 - Solo Masterclass with Rachel Lopez
12-12:30 - Reception
1:30 - AFC Student Recital

St. John's United Methodist Church
2140 Allandale Road, Austin, TX 78756

Flute away on a Thursday night!

2010-12-01T23:01:00.006-06:00

Join François Minaux, flutist, as he presents a premiere for flute and tape by Luis Passos at The University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music (Recital Studio) on December 2, 2010 at 7:30pm.

The first piece is a premiere and was dedicated to François:
Rays of Light (to François Minaux) for flute and tape by Luis Passos (2010)
François Minaux, flute

Perspectives on... For solo flute by Luis Passos (2009)
Katie Velasquez, flute

Whet your appetite for Thursday night fluting, listen to an excerpt, and learn more about Luis Passos here: http://www.wix.com/luispassos/luispassos

What is a Flute MASTERCLASS??

2010-10-20T22:05:00.008-05:00

Do you know the answers? (No peeking at the answers listed below)

1. What is a Masterclass?
A. A class just for "masters"
B. An opportunity for participants to learn skills toward the "mastery" of something
C. A class taught by a musician with developed "mastery" of many skills
D. Options B. and C. only

2. When is the AFC Region Masterclass?
A. Sunday, October 24, from 2-5pm
B. Some other time

3. Where is the AFC Region Masterclass?
A. Timbuktu
B. Concordia University, Austin, TX (11400 Concordia University Drive, 78726)

4. What should you expect at the Masterclass?
A. An opportunity for all participants to play...bring your flute/piccolo, region etudes, paper and a pencil
B. Performance suggestions from fabulous flutists (our 2010 clinicians!) Joanna Martin and Jasmine Bartz
C. An opportunity to learn about flute, even if you will not be playing region etudes
D. All of the above

5. How much does it cost?
A. Free for Current AFC members (Students may join or renew for the 2010-2011 year for $15) Payment at the door or online at www.austinfluteclub.com is welcome!
B. One millllllll-ion dollars

SEE YOU THERE!!
Answers: (1.) D (2.) A (3.) B (4.) D (5.) A...unless you just feel like making a huge donation to our non-profit organization.
P.S. Dress Code is NOT enforced :)

Brannen Flutes visit UT Austin

2010-10-11T10:22:00.004-05:00

One of the Austin Flute Club's goals is to promote flute 'happenings' in the Austin and Central Texas area.

We have recently learned that Brannen Flutes will be visiting the University of Texas at Austin this Tuesday! The event is open to the public. Flutes and Headjoints will be available for attendees to try.

Tuesday, October 12

2:00-3:30PM

Recital Hall at UT

High School Region Music Masterclass

2010-10-11T09:24:00.003-05:00

Ready for Region?? Join the Austin Flute Club to put some polish on your etudes!

Date: Sunday, October 24, 2010

Time: 2-5PM

Place: Concordia University (11400 Concordia University Dr., Austin, TX 78726

FREE for Austin Flute Club Members*

*Austin Flute Club membership is required for participants ($15 for students). Students can either send in their membership and dues prior to the event or register that day. Students should bring their flute and/or piccolo, the three region etudes, paper for notes and a pencil.

Visit http://www.austinfluteclub.com/ for membership information.

Building "Blogs"

2010-10-04T14:16:00.006-05:00

WHAT: AFC Officers have an ambitious BLOG schedule to literally put our club on the "map"... for the Austin music community and beyond.

WHO: We're looking for students, teachers, music reviews, performances, teaching and performance tips, educational programs, cool gadgets and gizmos, and more to feature on our AFC Blog.

WHY: Be in the spotlight! You may see your bio, picture, or submission* online - subscribe to our blog so you can see what's being talked about at AFC.

WHEN: Now! Our blogger is accepting contributions.

If you would like to contribute, please email austinfluteclub@gmail.com (ATTN: Katie) for more details.

*Submissions may be edited for length, spelling, etc. Original authors will be credited online.

Austin Flute Club Geared Up for 2010-2011

2010-10-04T13:18:00.007-05:00

This year's calendar will include many of the wonderful educational, teaching, and performing opportunities as in years past, and also incorporate some new elements.

Teaching:
If you are a student looking for a teacher, visit our website for a 2010-2011 listing of AFC teachers in the area.

Masterclasses:
High School All-State Etude Masterclass - Sunday, October 24, 2PM @ Concordia University
Other masterclasses will soon be added to our calendar.

Competition:
Young Artist Competition (2011 date TBA). Music selections and Competition application will be posted soon: Junior Division for grades 8-9, and Senior Division for grades 10-12.

Summer Flute Ensemble Initiative Recital Details for 6/24/2010

2010-06-21T13:44:00.002-05:00

The Summer Flute Ensemble Initiative Flute Chamber Recital features works by J.S. Bach, Bizet, Beethoven, Haydn, Quantz, and Tcherepnin. Area high school flutists featured on this performance are Ann George, Jocelynn Hall, Sarah Hassall, Ana Ocanas and Eunice Shih.

All flutists in the recital hall are encouraged to join in on the final piece, an arrangement of Sheep May Safely Graze from J.S. Bach's Hunting Cantata, BWV 208. We'll run through the arrangement at 6:30PM in the Concordia Chapel. Please bring your flute and a stand if you'd like to join in on the final piece.

Date: Thursday - June 24, 2010

Time: 7:00 P.M.

Location: Concordia University Chapel - Bldg A

Cost: Free

Jennifer Reece, flute and Colette Valentine, piano Performance Details for 6/24/2010

2010-06-18T15:47:00.003-05:00

Jennifer Reece and Colette Valentine will be performing the Schubert Variations, Ibert Piece, and the first movement of the Quantz Concerto in G Major.

Date: June 24, 2010

Time: Noon - 12:30PM

Location: Central Presbyterian Church

Cost: Free.

More Details: http://www.cpcaustin.org/thurnoon.php

A light lunch is available following the performance. Reservations are required.

Please e-mail reservations to concerts@cpcaustin.org with "Lunch" in the subject line, no later than Noon the Wednesday before the concert with your reservations. They ask for a donation of $5 for adults, and $3 for children 10 and under.

Parking, while sometimes a challenge in downtown Austin, is usually available 2 blocks east of the church on Trinity across from the Baptist Church at street meters. You may also park at the Perry Brooks Building garage (1/2 block south of CPC on Brazos on the west side of the street). Park on the 4th or 5th floor, then go through the door in the middle of the north wall, turn to your right, take the elevator down and you'll arrive near the church entrance. Be sure to bring your ticket in to be stamped, and it will only cost $3. (Another option is the State's garage at 12th & Trinity. It provides 2 hours of free covered parking.)

Summer Flute Camps for Middle and High School Flutists in Austin, TX

2010-06-05T15:23:00.004-05:00

Two upcoming flute camps in the Austin, TX area are currently accepting applications. Both represent wonderful opportunities for middle and high school students to experience new repertoire and perspectives on flute performance.

The Summer Flute Ensemble Initiative is taking place from June 14-24 at Concordia University and June 14-26 at Hope Chapel in Austin, TX. This camp includes a recital at the end of the session featuring middle and high school flutists performing flute chamber music. Activities include sight-reading sessions of U.I.L. flute ensemble music, technique master classes, ensemble rehearsals and coaching.
Flute Faculty: Dr. Ellen C. Johnson.
Registration is $90 and the due date has been extended to June 9.

Creative Flute Master Classes 2010 will take place in Austin, TX at Grisham Middle School from July 19-22 and 26-29. Middle School Classes focus on fundamentals, solo literature and flute choir. High School Classes focus on learning, understanding and performing the All State Flute Etudes.
Flute Faculty: Dr. Christina Guenther and Jennifer Keeney
Registration is $200 and the due date is June 15.

John Thorne Recital and Master Class

2010-04-28T09:50:00.011-05:00

John Thorne, associate principal flutist of the Houston Symphony, will give a recital and lead a master class along with Colette Valentine, UT Butler School of Music lecturer of collaborative piano, on Saturday, May 8th from 12:30-3:00pm. This event will be held at Central Christian Church- 1110 Guadalupe St. There is free parking in the back of the church. A reception will follow.
This event is generously sponsored by the Brannen Brothers Flutemakers and the Brannen-Cooper Fund.

~Saturday, May 8th Program~
12:30pm John Thorne and Colette Valentine in Recital
1:00-3:00pm Master Class
Reception to follow

Master Class Performers:
Sayako Seymour- Roussel's Pan from Joueurs de Flute
and a Giga by Bach
Katie Velasquez- Griffes' Poem
Joshua Romatowski- Orchestral Excerpts
by Bizet, Hindemith and Rossini
Joanna Martin- Orchestral Excerpts
by Ravel, Mendelssohn and Brahms

AFC membership required
Flat end of season rate $15- students, adults & teachers alike
Applications will be at the door

Francois Minaux and the Austin Flute Choir

2010-04-26T16:00:00.003-05:00

Francois Minaux, DMA student at UT, will give a non-degree chamber recital on Tuesday, April 27th at 7:30pm. The recital is to be held at the UT Butler School of Music Recital Studio, MRH 2.608. The Austin Flute Choir will perform with him on "Meditation" by Stella Sung.

David Wechsler Recital Sat., April 24th at 7pm

2010-04-13T19:12:00.007-05:00

David Wechsler, a New York based flutist and founder of the OMNI Ensemble, will perform a recital along with the talents of Ezra Bartz on piano, Texas State- San Marcos faculty. The recital will be held at St. John's UMC of Austin, located at 2140 Allandale Rd. The program is to include:

Hue Fantaisie
Glass Serenade
Bozza Image
Doppler Fantaisie Pastorale Hongroise
Wechsler Eight Moods for electronically altered flutes

Reception to follow

$10 Admission
Free for Austin Flute Club Members
Flat end of season membership rate-$15 for adults, teachers and students
(The AFC membership will also get you in to the John Thorne event on May 8th.)

Austin Flute Choir Spring Recital

2010-04-10T17:52:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to the Austin Flute Choir on a wonderful spring recital! The collaboration between the choir and the Young Texas Harp Ensemble was well orchestrated. And the performance with soloist Francois Minaux was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent with the Austin area. Great performance!

Austin Flute Choir Spring Recital

2010-04-05T19:54:00.010-05:00

The Austin Flute Choir presents their spring recital this weekend along with the UT Harp Ensemble. Additionally, Francois Minaux will solo with the flute choir on "Meditation" by Stella Sung.

Saturday, April 10th at 3pm
St. John's UMC of Austin
2140 Allandale Road
Austin, TX 78756

2010 YAC Winners' Recital

2010-03-25T12:20:00.002-05:00

The 2010 AFC Young Artist Competition Winners' Recital will be held on Sunday, March 28th at 3pm in the UT Butler School of Music Recital Studio, MRH 2.608. An awards ceremony and reception will follow. Come hear some wonderful music presented by Austin area's youth!

Junior Flute Division
1st prize- Anisa Wakil
2nd prize- Shubhankar Chandrasekaran
3rd prize- Gracie Nie

Senior Flute Division
1st prize- Elsie Kim
2nd prize- Hannah Grounds
3rd prize- Rebecca Teng
Honorable Mention- Caitlin Spofford

Piccolo Division
1st prize- Caitlin Hall

Austin Flute Club's 2010 Young Artist Competition

2010-03-08T19:13:00.003-06:00

Congratulations to all the participants of the 2010 Young Artist Competition! The quality of performance was high this year. Our winners will perform on Sunday, March 28th at 3pm in the UT Butler School of Music Recital Studio, MRH 2.608. An awards ceremony and reception will follow.

Thank you again to the judges, the volunteers, and Professor Marianne Gedigian and the UT Butler School of Music.

Junior Flute Division
1st prize- Anisa Wakil
2nd prize- Shubhankar Chandrasekaran
3rd prize- Gracie Nie

Senior Flute Division
1st prize- Elsie Kim
2nd prize- Hannah Grounds
3rd prize- Rebecca Teng
Honorable Mention- Caitlin Spofford

Piccolo Division
1st prize- Caitlin Hall

Austin Flute Club's Young Artist Competition Sunday, March 7th at the UT Butler School of Music

2010-03-01T19:40:00.004-06:00

Austin Flute Club will hold its 22nd annual Young Artist Competition on Sunday, March 7th at the UT Butler School of Music. Twenty-two 8th and 9th graders will perform in the Junior Flute Division, fourteen 10th through 12th graders will perform in the Senior Flute Division, and four 10th through 12th graders will perform in the Piccolo Division. The competition will run from 2:00 to 6:00pm with possible call backs happening before the announcement of the winners. All applicants will receive critical comments from the judges. Good luck to all of the participants!

We would like to thank our judges in advance for their contribution as well as Professor Marianne Gedigian and the UT Butler School of Music for their continued support of the YAC.

~Junior Division Judges~
Matthew Atkinson
Lori Chester Maillart
Amy Casper

~Senior Division Judges~
Dr. Rita Linard
Marcus D. McGuff, A. Mus. D.
Joanna Martin

~Piccolo Division Judge~
Dr. Jacqueline C. Henninger, Ph.D.

2010-2011 Austin Flute Club Officers

2010-02-13T17:13:00.002-06:00

Congratulations to the newly elected officers for the 2010-2011 AFC season! These officers will shadow the current ones through May and then take over in June. AFC is so excited and grateful to have the benefit of your expertise and talent.

2010-2011 AFC Officers
President- Ellen Johnson
Vice President- Kristin Hayes
Recording Secretary- Kristine Reaume

Corresponding Secretary- Nadine Luke

Treasurer- Danelle Sasser

UT Faculty Chamber Concert at the Blanton Museum Sunday, February 14th at 2pm

2010-02-10T21:57:00.006-06:00

The Butler School of Music and the Blanton Museum of Art
present a tribute to the music of Handel, featuring UT
professors Marianne Gedigian, flute; Joshua Gindele, cello;
Judith Hancock, keyboard; and Roger Myers, viola.

The concert fee is included with paid admission to the Blanton Museum.

Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage at Brazos Street
and MLK, one block east of the museum. You may park here for $3
if you present your ticket and pay at the Blanton's Visitor Services
Desk. Parking on streets nearby the Blanton is free on evenings
after 5:45 PM and weekends. There are also many State of Texas
employee lots that are free after 6 PM on the evenings and weekends.

Museum Admission:
Current UT faculty/students/staff- Free
Blanton Members- Free
Adults- $9
Seniors (65+)- $7
College students with valid ID- $5
Youth (13 - 21)- $5
Children 12 & under- Free

2010 Austin Flute Club Young Artist Competition

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The 2010 AFC Young Artist Competition will be held on Sunday, March 7th beginning at 2pm at the UT Butler School of Music. Applications need to be postmarked by February 19th to be eligible to participate.

8th and 9th graders will compete in the Junior Flute Division. 10th, 11th and 12th graders will compete in the Senior Flute Division and/or the Piccolo Division. Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second and third places of the flute divisions and to the first place of the piccolo division.

All those who place in the competition will be showcased in the YAC Winners' Recital on Sunday, March 28th beginning at 3pm in the UT Butler School of Music Recital Studio, MRH 2.608. A reception will follow.

~YAC Timeline~
Monday, Feb. 19th Application postmark deadline
Sunday, Mar. 7th Competition beginning at 2pm
Sunday, Mar. 28th Winners' Recital beginning at 3pm

Saturday, January 30th French Music Master Class & Student Recital

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Francois Minaux will lead a master class and recital with pianist Colette Valentine focusing on the French repertoire. Works by Faure, Godard, Jolivet, Perilhou and Poulenc will be performed. Attendance is free for Austin Flute Club members. (We will have membership applications at the door.) A reception will follow.

A student recital will begin early afternoon. There will be thirteen middle and high school students presenting a wide variety of the flute literature.

Come join us for a day filled with wonderful music!

Saturday, January 30th
St. John's UMC of Austin
2140 Allandale Road
10:00-12:00pm French Music Master Class
12:00-12:30pm Minaux & Valentine in Recital
~Reception~
1:30pm on Student Recital

Ervin Monroe displaying Muramatsu flutes

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Ervin Monroe, the former principal flute of the Detroit Symphony, will be showing Muramatsu flutes on both Monday, December 7th and Tuesday, December 8th in Austin. Details are below. Come check out these wonderful flutes and have the chance to meet Ervin Monroe!

Mon. 12/7 from 5:00-8:00pm
Casulo Hotel- casulohotel.com
3017 South I-35 Austin, TX 78741
Flute technician on duty for free general adjustments
Food and Drinks will be provided

Tues. 12/8 from 2:00-4:00pm
UT Butler School of Music
Recital Studio, MRH 2.608

Articulation Workshop Saturday, November 21st

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French flutist Francois Minaux hosts an articulation workshop at the Galaxy Dance Studio on Saturday, November 21st from 2:00-3:00pm. Registration begins at 1:45pm with the class costing $10 per participant. The class will explore the articulatory mechanism, how to develop an expressive articulation, and will include demonstrations from the repertoire with applied exercises. Bring your flute!

The Galaxy Dance Studio
Suite 338, Studio II
1700 S. Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
http://www.galaxydances.com

High School Region Music Masterclass Nov. 8th

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The second annual AFC High School Region Music Masterclass will be held Sunday, November 8th from 2-5pm at Concordia University's Building B. Joanna Martin and Francois Minaux will lead the class to better understand practice and performance techniques of the etudes. Students will have the opportunity to perform an etude and receive comments. Austin Flute Club membership is required for participants ($15 for students). Students can either send in their membership form and dues prior to the event or register that day beginning at 1:45pm. Students should bring their flutes and/or piccolos, the three region etudes, paper for notes and a pencil.

Recital Opportunity - June 20, 2009

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The Austin Flute Club is hosting a recital on Saturday, June 20, for its members. Although both the time and location are not confirmed, we are aiming for an early afternoon (approx. 2 p.m.) start time. We will contact performers individually and post updates to this blog as we confirm both recital location and time.

This recital will be limited to 12 performances (ensembles as well as soloists are welcome), and the program will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis as applications are received. There is a $10 participation fee per performance. Download the application form here.

Congratulations to AFC Young Artist Competition Winners!

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Senior Division

1st Place - Katie Velasquez, Cedar Park High School, Cedar Park, TX, student of Ann Kjerulf Knien

2nd Place - Sara Hartwig, Cedar Park High School, Cedar Park, TX, student of Ann Kjerulf Knien

3rd Place - Sherry Zhang, Westwood High School, Austin, TX, student of Jane Durbin

Honorable Mention - Caitlin Spofford, Westwood High School, Austin, TX, student of Jane Durbin

Junior Division

1st Place - Sayako Seymour, Westwood High School, Austin, TX, student of Jane Durbin

2nd Place - Carlyn Hendler, Austin High School, Austin, TX, student of Beth Galiger

3rd Place - Rebecca Teng, Anderson High School, Austin, TX, student of Denise Gurgel

Honorable Mention - Kevin Wang, LASA High School, Austin TX, student of Denise Gurgel

Piccolo Division

1st Place - Amanda Hatheway, Cedar Park High School, Cedar Park, TX, student of Ann Kjerulf Knien

Thanks again to our sponsors:

Gold Sponsors
Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company
Haynes Flutes
Strait Music

Silver Sponsors
Alpha Music
Altus Flutes
Flute World
Jupiter Flutes
Keefe Piccolo

Bronze Sponsor
Nagahara Flutes

Young Artist Competition Winners' Recital

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The 2009 YAC Winners' Recital will be held Sunday, April 5th at 2:30pm in Jessen Auditorium. Jessen is located on the UT campus in Homer Rainey Hall. Come hear these wonderful young artists! A reception will follow.

The Bartz Duo- April 3rd

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Jasmine and Ezra Bartz will perform works from the flute and piano repertoire this Friday at First Presbyterian Church of Austin beginning at 8pm. Works by CPE Bach, Gaubert, Ibert and Muczynski, among others, will be performed. Please join us for an evening of wonderful music!

This recital is a part of the Saint Cecilia Chamber Music Series. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. First Presbyterian Church of Austin is located at 8001 Mesa Drive.

Haynes to be at YAC

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Haynes will be on site at the Young Artist Competition this Saturday, March 28th, from 2-6pm. The display will be in MBE 2.118 at the UT Butler School of Music. All flutists are welcome, and participants are encouraged to stop by and unwind after performing. A variety of flute ensemble music will be available for enjoyment as well as to help in trying out these wonderful flutes.
Additionally, Jason Blank, Haynes artist and production manager, will be available for private appointments. Please take advantage of this great opportunity. Appointments can be made directly with Jason at 979-571-9795.

George Pope Recital & Class Saturday the 7th

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George Pope, professor of flute at University of Akron and the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory, will give a recital with pianist Colette Valentine at the UT Butler School of Music Saturday, March 7th. The recital will begin at 12pm, and a master class will follow until 4pm in the Recital Studio (MRH 2.608).
Carolyn Nussbaum will provide an instrument display, music and supplies. Items will be available to order. Please contact the store in advance (1-877-Flute4U) if you want a particular item to be brought down. They would be happy to help you with any of your instrument, sheet music, recording or music accessory needs.

YAC Applications Due Friday the 27th

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The 2009 Young Artist Competition application postmark deadline is this Friday, February 27th. Teachers, please encourage your 8th through 12th grade students to apply. This is a wonderful performance opportunity for the students from which they receive positive and critical comments.

Young Artist Competition 2009

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The Young Artist Competition application has been posted. You can download a copy here. Teachers, please encourage your 8th-12th grade students to participate. This is a wonderful performance opportunity from which the judges offer helpful and critical comments.
Applications should be postmarked by Friday, February 27th. The competition will take place on Saturday, March 28th at the UT Butler School of Music beginning at 2:00pm. And the Winners' Recital will be held at Jessen Auditorium on Sunday, April 5th at 2:30pm.

Jill Felber Master Class and Recital

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Jill Felber, Professor of Flute at UC Santa Barbara, will perform with Dianne Frazer, collaborative pianist, and conduct a master class at First Presbyterian Church of Austin on Sunday, February 8th beginning at 5:00pm. Entrance is free for Austin Flute Club members and $20 for general admission. Austin Flute Specialty will be displaying instruments and has generously donated raffle prizes. Please come and join us for this wonderful event sponsored by Miyazawa and the Austin Flute Club. See details below.

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Felber and Frazer
Master Class and Recital
5:00-7:00pm Master Class
Two high school students and two UT students will be instructed by Jill Felber.

7:00-7:30pm Reception
Austin Flute Specialty will have an instrument display. They have donated three prizes for our raffle- a free clean and adjust (values up to $175), $150 off and a $100 off an instrument.
Raffle tickets are $5, and all proceeds will go back into events for next year.
Austin Flute Specialty has also offered 10% off flute maintenance for all AFC members for the year.

7:30-8:30/900pm Recital
Jill Felber will perform with Dianne Frazer.

Student Recital Canceled- Sunday, Jan. 25th

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We are unfortunately going to have to cancel the student recital this year to be held at Concordia. We only had three students participating, and one of these has ended up ill. I am hoping that next year we will have a better response from teachers and students. It seems that this year, the majority are overbooked. However, I have received good feedback regarding the timing of the recital to help with preparation for Solo & Ensemble as well as other competitions. Please look for this event again next year.

Student Recital at Concordia University Chapel

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AFC is hosting a student recital at Concordia University Chapel Sunday, January 25th at 3pm. Students- fill out an application to participate. This is a great opportunity to try out competition repertoire or to just have fun and enjoy performing. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Students will be taken on a first come, first serve basis until the program is full. There will be a reception to follow.

Monthly Membership Meeting Location Change

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Happy New Year! Our monthly membership meeting will be held this Thursday, the 8th, at 730pm. The meeting will go from 730-830pm at Lamar Middle School located at 6201 Wynona Ave. Thanks to Lee Sellers for arranging this.

December 11th Meeting Canceled

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Due to the majority of the board members being unable to attend, the December membership meeting has been canceled. Our next meeting will be held at LCRA Thursday, January 8th at 7:30pm. Happy holidays to everyone!

Eva Amsler Recital and Master Class Nov. 24 & 25

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Ellen C. Johnson, Adjunct Professor of Flute at Concordia University, is proud to announce a flute recital and master class with Professor Eva Amsler from Florida State University on November 24th and 25th.

Prof. Amsler will perform in recital on Monday, November 24, at 7:00 p.m., at Concordia University Chapel, Building A. This recital is free and open to the public. (Prof. Amsler has graciously invited Austin Flute Club members to join her for dinner after the recital at Kerbey Lane Cafe off of 183 and Anderson Mill Rd.).

Additionally, Prof. Amsler will lead a master class on Tuesday, November 25, from 4-5:30 p.m., at Concordia University Building B, Room 226. Admission to the master class as an audience member is free.

If you are interested in taking a private lesson with Prof. Amsler, please contact Ellen C. Johnson for more information at ellen.johnson@concordia.edu. For more information on Professor Eva Amsler, please visit http://www.evaamsler.com .

Ellen Johnson in Recital

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Ellen Johnson, professor of flute at Concordia University, is giving a recital Monday, November 10th at 7:30pm in the Concordia University Chapel. Dr. Patricia Griggs and Jonathan Dotson will contribute their talents on piano and guitar respectively. Works by Colquhoun, Doppler, Handel and Piazzolla will be performed. Admission is free.

Reminder- High School All-State Music Workshop

2008-11-03T11:31:00.005-06:00

Attention Austin-area flute teachers and high school flutists: The Austin Flute Club is hosting a High School All-State Music Workshop. UT DMA candidates Joanna Martin and Francois Minaux have kindly donated their services to lead this event. The only requirement to participate in this 2-hour flute workshop is an Austin Flute Club student-level membership. If you have not already joined, then please plan on filling out an application and paying your $15 dues during the registration period just before the workshop begins.

Details for the workshop are as follows:

Sunday, November 9, 2008
1:45pm Registration
2-4 pm Workshop
UT Butler School of Music
MRH 2.604 and 2.614

Don Bailey in Austin

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Don Bailey, recently featured in Flute Talk magazine, will be in Austin from October 18th through the 30th filling in for one of the area teachers. Don is available to take a few more students if anyone is interested. Please email him directly for details.

Don Bailey, flutist
don@DONBAILEY.NET
http://donbailey.net
http://voyageunlimited.org
New York, NY 10023

High School All-State Music Workshop

2008-10-05T11:08:00.000-05:00

Attention Austin-area flute teachers and high school flutists: The Austin Flute Club is hosting a High School All-State Music Workshop. UT DMA candidates Joanna Martin and Francois Minaux have kindly donated their services to lead this event. The only requirement to participate in this 2-hour flute workshop is an Austin Flute Club student-level membership. Either download the membership application and mail this in with a check (payable to Austin Flute Club) for your $15 membership dues by Saturday November 1st, or plan on filling out an application and paying your dues during the registration period just before the workshop begins.

Details for the workshop are as follows:

Sunday, November 9, 2008

1:45pm Registration
2-4 p.m Workshop

UT Butler School of Music
MRH 2.604 and 2.614

For more information, contact Ann Kjerulf Knien, Austin Flute Club President.

Stephanie Jutt Master Class and Recital on Tues, Oct 7

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Stephanie Jutt, from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, is a guest artist of the University of Texas Flute Studio on Tuesday, October 7. She will lead a Master Class at 2 p.m. and will perform in recital at 6 p.m. Both events are free and will be held at the U.T. School of Music Recital Studio.

For more information, visit the U.T. Butler School of Music online calendar.

October AFC Meeting

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From Marilyn:

Another reminder that the OCTOBER FLUTE CLUB MEETING will be held THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, at 7:30 PM. Our meeting room is the Board Conference Room, in the main LCRA building at 3700 Lake Austin Blvd. You can turn into the LCRA parking lot from Lake Austin Blvd. and park in any slot marked Visitor Parking. Go into the Hancock Building (main building) and ask the security guard on duty to direct you to the Board Conference Room for the Austin Flute Club meeting.

We'll have 2008-09 membership forms available, so bring your checkbook if you'd like to pay your dues then. Hope to see everyone there!

Membership Fees Due

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Membership fees for our 2008-2009 season are currently due. Download your membership application here, and send it in with a check payable to the Austin Flute Club.

Thank you for your support. We are looking forward to a great year!