Rubies! August 9-12, 2012 - National Flute Association

eatboxing on your flute focusing on three basic sounds every
beatboxing flutist needs. Bring your flute!
9–10:15 am Masterclass Circle: Piccolo
Roman 2 and 4 Advice from the pros! Check out one of the exciting new
events of the 2012 convention: Three “Masterclass Circles”
(for low flutes, C flute, and piccolos) feature some of the
world’s greatest teachers and allow attendees to drop in for
individual advice and mini-coachings. Everyone is encouraged
to bring piccolos and questions, visit up to five stations, and
receive feedback from these fabulous experts in a casual environment.
The pros include Cynthia Ellis, Nicole Esposito, Carl Hall,
Sarah Jackson, and Horacio Massone.
9-9:50 am Two Worlds: Ethnic Flute Solos for Western Flute
Octavius 8 and the World Flutes that Inspired Them
A recital of western flute solos that have been written either in
the style of world music or to emulate a world flute. Each solo
will be preceded by a short description and solo on the world
flute that inspired it. Program on page 190.
9:30–10:30 am The Art of the Traverso
Florentine 1–2 This concert opens with Traverso Colore performing original
and transcribed works for large Baroque flute ensemble by
members of the greatest generation of Baroque composers:
Boismortier, Handel, and Vivaldi. Featuring Eva Amsler,
Jessica Dunnavant, Carlos Feller, Ellen C. Johnson, Karen
McLaughlin Large, and Sarah Jane Young. The showcase of
Baroque flute playing concludes with Magda Schwerzmann
performing works by Nardini, Telemann, and Boismortier.
Program on page 192.
9:30–10:30 am Bach to Baccarat
Augustus 5–6 International flutists Gergely Ittzés and Jasmine Choi present
a varied program that stretches from Bach to Paganini to
Clarke to Ittzés! Program on page 194.
9:30-10:20 am Phrasing 1.0: Architecture, Artistry, and the Breath
Octavius 16 George Pope discusses using Moyse’s 24 Petites Etudes
Mélodiques as the starting point for understanding the structure
of music and developing skills for controlling the elements
of performance that allow each of us to bring our
music to life. Presentation will include ideas about phrasing
and how to use the breath. Volunteers from the audience will
play, so bring your flute!
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