VIVA LA FLAUTA! ! - National Flute Association

4:00–5:00 PM VISIT THE EXHIBITS
Exhibit Hall
will offer insights about Mei, address misconceptions,
and discuss its Japanese qualities.
5:00–6:15 PM HEADLINER CONCERT #1
Ballroom C Flutists Philip Dikeman, Silvia Careddu, Patricia Spencer,
Christina Jennings, and Denis Bouriakov perform works
by Gaubert, Berio, Ginastera, Godard, McCaffrey, and
Saint Saëns.
Program on page 81.
6:00–8:00 PM MYRNA BROWN SOCIETY DINNER AND
Meet in Convention AMATEUR MIXER
Center Lobby The Myrna Brown Society was established to carry on
the friendliness of the NFA during its growing years
under the direction of Myrna Brown. Every year, new
and returning members are invited to meet and have
dinner before the evening concert. (Individuals pay for
their own meals.) Groups of no larger than eight will be
led by an active member of the Society. Co-sponsored by
the Amateur Resources Committee, this is an opportunity
for newcomers and amateur flutists to meet like-minded
individuals in a relaxed social setting.
7:15–7:45 PM FLUTE CHOIR FOYER CONCERT
Lobby Flutefinity flute ensemble, directed by Brian Luce. Works
by Holst, Luce, Barber, and Buss.
Program on page 82.
8:00–10:00 PM GALA OPENING CONCERT:
Kiva Auditorium SOUTHWEST FLAVORS AND MORE
Featuring Robert Mirabal, Patti Adams, R.C. Nakai,
Stepsdance Academy with Mariachi Corazón de
Phoenix, the National Flamenco Institute, David
Shostac, Viviana Guzmàn, José Valentino Ruiz, and
Huascar Barradas.
Program on page 83.
10:15–11:45 PM CABARET: JOSÉ VALENTINO RUIZ
Ballroom C Come savor the sizzling Latin jazz sounds of José
Valentino Ruiz, 2005 winner of the NFA Jazz competition.
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