Search

The article offers tips on flute intonation and reviews the Flute Festival of the Seattle Flute Society to be held on April 6, 2014, in Lynnwood, Washington, and the 2014 Central Ohio Flute Association's annual flute festival to be held on April 5, 2014 in Ohio.

The article explores the history of U.S. flute clubs. In 1976, former Atlanta Symphony Orchestra principal flutist Warren Little organized the first Atlanta Flute Club that lasted only until 1978, but was instrumental in inviting guest artists from the New York Philharmonic and Philadelphia Orchestra to the city. The Greater Portland Flute Society has been an active flute club since 1979 and its mission is to provide time and place for flutists to meet, exchange ideas and gain experience.

The article discusses several events related to flute industry in the U.S. from 2010-2011. It states the travel by the Fiesta Flutes of San Antonio to the University of North Texas in Denton to perform a concert as part of their annual Flute Festival on May 22, 2010. It says that The Rochester Flute Association Flute Fair will be held on November 4-5, 2011, with Amy Porter as guest artist. It adds that Flute Festival Mid-South will be held at the Tennessee State University on March 18-19, 2011.

The article features Robert Willoughby, one of the most successful flute teachers in the U.S. Bob, as he is always known, is a man of few words who is revered by his students and colleagues. He was born in Grundy Center, Iowa on June 6, 1921 and was expected to be a lawyer like his father. He started to play flute in the fifth grade. He studied at the Eastman School of Music in 1938, where his teacher was Joseph Mariano.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Education," by Anne Sullivan, which first appeared in the "American Suzuki Journal." The author narrates her experience of taking a Suzuki recorder training with musician Mary Halverson Waldo in Mountain View, California in which she became more interested in flute. She says that her experience of playing the flute brought her to a new understanding of communicating with her students and to other people, particularly refugees who come to the U.S.

The article offers news brief related to flute clubs and choir activities in the U.S. The annual "Fall Festival" organized by the organization Southeast Michigan Flute Association on November 12, 2016. Premiering of music pieces by the music organization Flutissimo ! Flute Choir for the music composed by Alexander Abbott. Interactive flute recital titled "Familiar Sounds with New Stories" on October 8, 2016 by flutist James Brinkmann.

An interview with U.S. composer Daniel Kessner is presented. When asked about his relationship with flute, he states that the instrument has played a part for most of his life. He cites that the musical piece "Intercurrence" was the most frequently played among his works in the 1970s and 1980s. He explains his view about his own style in composing music.

This article presents an interview with flute player James Newton. He is also a composer and conductor and is based in the U.S. He is reputed as one of America's leading jazz flute players. He is actually very much in demand across the world. His background is impressive and the accolades he got are numerous. He said that he started playing flute at 16. He also shared his experiences in learning flute and as a professional flute player.

The article reports on the achievements of Rhonda Larson, a world-renowned flutist in the U.S. She won the Young Artist Competition of the National Flute Association in 1985. Larson was a student at the University of Idaho but had wanted to enrol at Curtis Institute, a school that offers only music courses and admissions received tuition-free scholarships. She wanted to play flute at an early age but had to wait until fifth grade when she joined the school band. her first flute teacher was Karen Leech, who taught her the basics which every young flutist had to know. She educated herself through flute books, magazines and recordings. She performed at a William Bennett masterclass in 1984 and was heard by Geoffrey Gilbert who suggested some techniques in playing of the flute.

Comments on several musical performances using the flute in New York City in 1985. Musical recitals; Opera; Implications on music.

The article reports miscellaneous developments on personal finance. It provides information on the deductions arising from part-time rentals of vacation homes and provides several steps to ensure the vacation home turn a two year profit out of five years, a requirement by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It provides information on flute learning and advantages of taking group classes. It reports on "You & Your Will," by Paul P. Ashley, a guide on how to reduce taxes and costs.

The author offers tips on where and how to buy a flute. She suggests that the National Flute Association convention is the ideal place to look for flutes and shares her knowledge on the difference between sterling and silver flutes. She also talks about the difference between curved and straight head flutes.

The article discusses the highlights of National Flute Association (NFA) convention held from August 13-16, 2009 in New York City. The opening night gala performance was extended to more than an hour. Sir James Galway performed a recital with pianist Philip Moll. Other players such as William Bennett, Alena Lugovkina, and Makoh Ito also performed along with narration by Michie Bennett and Angeleita Floyd.

This section offers news briefs related to flute club and flute choir activities in the U.S. as of May 2008. The Arizona Flute Society has held its annual flute festival and competition, recital and masterclass within the state. The 32nd annual Florida Flute Fair of the Florida Flute Association was held at the Orlando/Altamonte Springs Hilton Hotel. The Cherished Treasures, Signed and Sold benefit event of Jeanne Baxtresser for the Pittsburgh Flute Club held in Pennsylvania was attended by several flutists.

The article offers news briefs about flute club and flute choir activities in the U.S. as of October 2006. The Central Ohio Flute Association will hold its 34th flute festival in April 2007. The Chattanooga Flute Choir performed in a joint concert with the Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes in Carluke, Scotland. The Florida Flute Association Inc. will hold its 31st Annual State Convention Flute Fair in January 2007.

Presents science and technology-related news. Includes the discovery of a 9,000-year old flute in China; Suggestion of a faster expansion of the universe from observations of Cepheid variables in galaxy NGC4258; Increase of plankton photosynthetic activity off the coast of North Carolina after a hurricane.

The article discusses new trade regulation on the Grenadilla wood, Dalbergia melanoxylon, used in making piccolos and flutes as part of the conservation treaty, Convention in Trade of Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES). Topics discussed include CITES administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service in the U.S., most widely used species included in CITES such as cocobolo and kingwood, and makers need to document existing inventory of instruments and sawn wood in process as pre-CITES.

This section offers news briefs related to flute. National Flute Association (NFA) member Christine Potter was featured in the program "FluteMoon 2" held at the Fiske Auditorium in Boulder, Colorado on March 12-13, 2011. The ensemble 8th blackbird was joined by NFA member Jessica Schmitz in the premiere of "Inuksuit," by John Luther Adams. Works of composers including J. S. Bach, Franz Doppler, and Libby Larsen were performed by NFA member Margaret Cornils at the Carnegie Hall.

The article features Kathy Borst Jones, recipient of the 2011 National Service Award from the National Flute Association (NFA). Jones recalled that she played the flute bad until she was taught by Keith Brion who became the director of bands at Yale. She promised to get involved with the NFA after witnessing the presentation of the lifetime honorary membership to Emil Medicus.

The article offers news briefs related to recorder music in the U.S. The Indiana Recorder Academy was held at the Harmonie State Park in Indiana in July 2007. The Oregon Suzuki Institute in Portland, Oregon expands their curriculum by including flute teaching to be handled by Tricia Snell, a Suzuki flute teacher. The San Francisco Early Music Society (SFEMS) Recorder Workshop will be held at St. Albert's Priory in Oakland, California.

The article reports that Sonaré Winds has become the exclusive distributor of Keilwerth saxophones in the U.S. and Canada on April 15, 2007. It is noted that Sonaré teamed up with Schreiber Keilwerth to create the SF-705 flute, a professional-level model made in the U.S. and Germany with a head-joint from the Verne Q. Powell Flutes.

The article covers issues on the members of the National Flute Association (NFA) in the U.S. as of January 2007. Some of them were featured in recitals and presentations at the British Flute Society Convention that was held in Manchester, England. Performances at the University of Pennsylvania have been included in the second season of flutist Mimi Stillman's Dolce Suono Chamber Music Concert Series. A concert was presented by the Los Angeles Flute Quartet at Colburn School on October 14, 2006.

The article highlights the American Recorder Society (ARS) 2012 Festival in the U.S. wherein the author acknowledges several individuals who contributed to the success of the event. The author hopes that the ARS will continue to serve the recorder community by providing helpful resources and support. She mentions the ARS Board's fall meeting.

The article features the Central Ohio Flute Association (COFA). Existing for 27 years, the association traces its roots from the Columbus Flute Club of the 1920s which announced it as the 23rd flute club in an issue of "The Flutist." The first flute festival organized by the association was held on May 5, 1984, led by Lori Akins.

A calendar of events for the U.S. and Australia area from July-November 2010 is presented which includes the 35th Annual Conference of the International Trumpet Guild in Sydney, New South Wales from July 6-10, the 2010 convention of the National Flute Association in Anaheim, California from August 12-15, and the 2010 meeting of the National Association of Schools of Music in Boston, Massachusetts from November 19-23.

A calendar of flute festivals in 2009-2010 is presented which includes the Australian Flute Festival on October 3-5, 2009, the Chicago Flute Club Festival on November 6-8, 2009, and the Texas Flute Society Festival on May 20-22, 2010.

The article focuses on personal experiences of Columbia Law graduate and author Da Chen, which he shared as a keynote speaker at six regional forums hosted by the College Board in the U.S. in February 2009. He stated that he was raised in a village in China and had experienced lack of food as well as walking to school barefooted in the early 1960s. He mentioned how he developed his passion for playing flute and music. He commented on the education in the U.S. and the lack of skill on foreign language among students.

The article announces that Pearl Corp. is the exclusive distributor of Pearl flutes in the U.S. It is stated that the company manufactures superior handmade flutes as well as a fine selection of piccolos and alto flutes. According to the article, the flutes are of the highest quality gold and silver, and exclusively utilize patented pinless mechanism and one-piece core-bar construction.

The article presents a calendar of events that lists congresses and conventions in the entertainment industry in the U.S. The National Catholic Band Association convention will be held on August 1-6, 2006 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The National Flute Association convention will be held on August 10-13, 2006 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Furthermore, the American Orff-Schulwerk Association conference will be held on November 8-11, 2006 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Discusses the growing interest of U.S. flautists in ergonomics and body use. Response of American musicians to physical issues, research and application of remedial therapy and injury prevention; Information on Sandford Drelinger's UpRite flute; Benefits of the musical instrument to flute players.

The article offers news briefs related to music in the U.S. Toni-Marie Montgomery will replace Bernard Dobroski as dean at Northwestern University School of Music. Sonare Winds, a division of Powell Flutes, has developed a new model of a flute with a hand-cut Signature headjoint and a moderate-cost body. The United States Army Bands is looking for musicians for most instruments.

Focuses on the rumors of magical properties in the flutes created by Arizona resident, Odell Borg. Background of the flute's reputation; Contact information for orders.