Keith Underwood London Workshop

Keith Underwood in London

A Workshop for Flutists

August 2 - 6, 2010

For application form, go to http://keithflute.com/Keithflute/London_pdf.html

Location:  London School for Boys, a beautiful school located by the River Thames.  www.clsb.org.uk

Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact     : Joel Tse

Class Director/Teaching Assistant

email:  forcallie@msn.com

925 Washington Street

Toledo, OH  43602

USA

Event Email : forcallie@msn.com

William Bennett International Flute Summer School

This is full 9 days summer school for up to 60 people in lovely school buildings in country near Reading. Friendly atmosphere with many repeated visits and attract students from all over the world. Last year was from 27 countries. Good for entrances exam, competitions, teachers and professional players. Very high standard, yet not competitive.  Level above grade 8.

Fantastic value for money. Early morning body mapping and technique classes followed by master classes plus individual and group lessons, student and professional concerts.

Contact     :  William Bennett International Flute Summer School

 50 Lansdowne Gardens

London SW8 2EF UK

www.williambennettflute.com

US National Flute Association Convention, Anaheim, California

The 38th Annual NFA convention will be held from Aug. 12 - 15, 2010 in Anaheim California.  Highlights include performances by some of the world's greatest flutists, including Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients Leone Buyse and Fenwick Smith, a wide variety of jazz, latin, classical, baroque and world music concerts and workshops, including jazz cabaret nights, a flute beat boxing masterclass, chamber music events, classes on low flutes and piccolo, a special Kids Kamp for young flutists, competitions, flute choirs, career and artistic development classes, performance health workshops, as well as hundreds of exhibits by flute manufacturers, music and accessory suppliers, recording companies and others. Professional Development Credit available.

Contact     :   Madeline Neumann, Convention Manager, conventionservices@nfaonline.org, 661-299-6680, www.nfaonline.org

Skidmore Flute Institute

August 15-21, 2010 at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, USA

Director Jan Vinci, special guests Jeffrey Khaner and Mark Vinci (jazz improvisation), and additional Flute Institute faculty.

Open to flutists of intermediate to professional levels, the program welcomes high school, college, and adult students. This concentrated program offers master classes, ensemble rehearsals, private lessons, and recitals.

The day begins with a warm-up session covering the fundamentals of playing and yoga exercises designed for flutists. Interactive sessions include Baroque Flute, Mock Auditions, and Creating a Life in Music. Morning master classes focus on particular styles: classical, baroque, French, contemporary (including avant-garde), and solo flute repertoire. Afternoon master classes cover open repertoire. Performance opportunities for flutists include master classes, two solo recitals, and a closing ensemble concert. Participants will receive flute lessons. A performance of the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and a trip to the historic Saratoga Race Course round out the experience. Students may register for master classes and choose their performance repertoire. Master class participation, ensemble placement, and repertoire will be confirmed by the director.

http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/arts/flute/index.cfm

Contact     : Debra Madden

Student Services Assistant

Skidmore College

Office of the Dean of Special Programs

815 N. Broadway

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1632

518.580.5599 phone

518.580.5449 fax

FLUTE MASTER CLASS VILA BLED

Vila Bled Flute Master Class

August 26 to September 3, 2010

in Vila Bled, the city of Bled, Slovenia

Aimed for students and young professionals.

The larger repertoire of the flute including orchestral excerpts, etudes, tone exercises etc.

The class will be accompanied by the pianist Naoko Ichihashi - Helsinki/Japan

Contact     : www.vilabled-musicforum.si

info@vilabled-musicforum.si

office@maepstein.de

or

Benman Music Productions

Alpska 42, SLO 4248 Lesce, Slovenia

Tel./Fax +386 59 023 043

"In Search of Inspiration" with Wissam Boustany

Flute workshop with Wissam Boustany

"In Search of Inspiration"

From 10am until 4.30pm at the Education Centre, Winchester Cathedral.  Tickets £25 per day.

Saturday 25th September - Grades 3 - 5.

Wissam is a performer who inspires audiences with his energetic and communicative music-making.  He is now Chairman of the British Flute Society and travels the globe giving masterclasses and recitals.  He will soon be releasing a new CD with his pianist Aleks Szram who studied at Peter Symonds.  Visit www.wissamboustany.com for more information.

Contact     : Winchester Cathedral Box Office

This Invisible World

Wissam Boustany – Flute

Aleksander Szram - Piano

The Baptist Church, Winchester at 7.30pm.

Tickets £10 or £5 if bought in conjunction with a day ticket

WOLFGANG A. MOZART - Sonata No. 4 in F, K.V. 13 Allegro Andante Menuetto primo – Menuetto secondo

CARL WITT - ‘This Invisible World’

HENRI DUTILLIEUX - Sonatine

    Interval

FRANZ LISZT - ‘Rigoletto’ Paraphrase

WISSAM BOUSTANY - ‘….And The Wind Whispered…’

OTAR TAKTAKISHVILI - Sonata

Allegro cantabile

Moderato con moto

Allegro scherzando

Contact     : Winchester Cathedral Box Office

www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk - go to the Events Page and then click 'Book Online' or book by telephone on 01962 857275.

Event Email : sarah@sarahheard.co.uk

"In Search of Inspiration" with Wissam Boustany

Flute workshop with Wissam Boustany

10am - 4.30pm.

Wissam is a performer who inspires audiences with his energetic and communicative music-making.  He was a finalist in Young Musician of the Year and has been awarded a knighthood in Lebanon for his humanitarian work, which he did while also teaching at Trinity College of Music.  He is now Chairman of the British Flute Society and travels the globe giving masterclasses and recitals.  He will soon be releasing a new CD with his pianist Aleks Szram who studied at Peter Symonds.

www.wissamboustany.com

This weekend is supported by Just Flutes www.justflutes.com

Saturday 25 September 10am - 4.30pm - Grades 3 -5, £25 Sunday 26 September 10am - 4.30pm  - Grades 6+, £25 The Education Centre, Winchester Cathedral Evening recital - Winchester Baptist Church Saturday 25 September, 7.30pm Tickets £10, £5 concessions

Contact     : Winchester Cathedral Box Office

FLUTES AT THE BARNS SRI LANKA 2010 with Zoe Booth – Desire Musical Resort, Beruwela, Sri Lanka, 25th October - 4th November

‘Flutes at the Barns’ Sri Lanka 2010 provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in a flute course in an exotic location in the Indian Ocean; the course includes tours of Sri Lanka’s most famous sights, sounds and experiences - such as visits to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Elephant Orphanage at Pinawela - as well as musical activities.  The course is open to adult players of any experience and ability (partners also welcome) hoping to combine a discovery tour of Sri Lanka with full musical participation and a sharing of musical experiences and ideas.  On-site accommodation is comfortable and luxurious; all participants are accommodated individually.

The busy programme of musical activities takes place between sightseeing trips and tours and includes an individual lesson with Zoe Booth for each participant, flute choir sessions, trio and quartet coaching, musical and discussion workshops and warm-up sessions featuring hints and tips on all aspects of how to improve your playing!  There are also opportunities for individuals to take part in a masterclass, play piccolo, alto or bass flutes and/or perform in one of the informal concerts.  Nervous players can be assured that there is no pressure to perform and they will find the course entirely non-challenging and supportive!

All course activities, sightseeing tours, accommodation and the wonderful meals and refreshments are included in the course fee (please visit website for more details).  International participants welcome, as ever!

Now in its’ eighth successful year, Flutes at the Barns UK celebrate our 20th happy course in the UK this year – join us in Sri Lanka for a new FATB experience!

Contact     : For more information please visit www.pipeblower.com/
Fluteres/SriLanka.htm

Flutes at the Barns, 30 Whitecroft, St Albans, Herts AL1 1UU UK

+44 (0)1727 765511 or +44 (0)7976 613750

E-mail: zoe@pipeblower.com

Event Email : zoe@pipeblower.com

Flute School London

www.fluteschoollondon.co.uk

The Flute School London is an exciting new 5 day holiday Flute Course for players of all standards. Guest tutors include Wissam Boustany, Mike Mower, Camilla Hoitenga, Simon Gilliver.

The course is organised and run by flautists Janna Hüneke and Kate Grace.

The course will include:

• Masterclasses

• Individual lessons

• Mock Audition Classes

• Warm-up/technical sessions

• Improvisation Workshop.

• Chamber groups for all

• ‘Delcrose’workshop and talks on performance nerves • Top Wind music shop stand; try flutes, buy music etc • Specialist repair person on site to do minor repairs.

It is non-residential, which keeps the costs down and will be held at The Hall School, 23 Crossfield Road, London NW3 4NU.

There will be parallel classes for different standards (all standards/ages are welcome):

  • young learners up to age 13 years

  • ages 14 – adult

  • students below grade 4

  • students of grade 5 and over.

We feel that all standards of flute-player can benefit from the masterclasses and talks, but some younger children will benefit more from taking classes tailored to their age-group and standard. All standards & ages will be catered for!

Book for the whole 5 day course, or book for individual days.

Contact     : www.fluteschoollondon.co.uk

Post : 

Flute School London

Course Administrator

61 High Street

Kimpton

Herts SG4 8PU

Telephone :  07973 107126 / 07958 458771 

email :  admin@fluteschoollondon.co.uk 

Wissam Boustany Masterclass Day (Kendal, Cumbria)

13th November in Kendal Parish Church & surroundings Halls

Wissam Boustany - Flute

Brenda Blewett - Piano

Suzanne de Lozey - Flute

A full day of masterclasses and ensemble rehearsals with an evening recital.

Now in its 8th year, this event is aimed at players of all ages with a minimum standard of Grade 5.

Application forms can be downloaded from www.flutesandco.org.uk. If you wish to apply as a masterclass performer then application forms should be completed as soon as possible, as there are a limited number of places.

Contact     : Suzanne de Lozey

07545151183

www.flutesandco.org.uk

Wissam Boustany Masterclasses at Jonathan Myall Music

A day of masterclasses in preparation for college and university exams.

Wissam Boustany gives a day of masterclasses at Jonathan Myall Music designed for students who are preparing for recitals, competitions or auditions. This is a chance for students to run through their repertoire. Time will also be given to discuss long term issues of practice methods, presentation, improvisation, memory and much more.

For an application form visit our website www.justflutes.co.uk and go to our upcoming events page.

Contact     : Aislinn Turley

Tel: 020 8662 8400

Visit website: www.justflutes.com

Event Email : showroom@justflutes.co.uk

Rarescale on skye

A week of alto and bass flute masterclasses for advanced player as well as a electro accoustic composition course ans also a composers retreat,being held on the beautiful island of skye.

for further details visit www.rarescaleonskye.co.uk or contact info@rarescaleonskye.co.uk

Contact     :  contact mark rees-dawson on info@rarescaleonskye.co.uk

Rarescale on skye

A week of masterclasses for intermediate flute players on alto and bass flute on the beautiful island of skye.for further details visit www.rarescaleonskye.co.uk or contact info@rarescale.co.uk

Contact     :   mark rees-dawson on info@rarescale.co.uk