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Winter
2011
Performances ~ News ~ Flute Opportunities Alaska Flute
Studies Center Gemstone
Musical Instrument Company & Alaska Music and Sound
A poetry competition for those who love music Grand Prize: a new Gemeinhardt piccolo Secondary prizes: penny whistles
April is the United States’ national
poetry month and since 2002
Although the concept of the
competition is “A Piccolo in Your Pocket” poems are not limited to this title.
For serious flutists of any age, music is our treasure and identity that we
carry with us just as we carry a piccolo in a pocket next to our heart. In
their poems, applicants are welcome to explore any aspects of the joys of their
portable instruments and music in their lives. General
Competition Guidelines Poems of any length are welcome. Entries must be sent by mail or hand
delivered to the Alaska Flute Studies Center and received by the deadline of February 28, 2011. This will
allow for judging and for the results to be announced in time to celebrate the
United States National Poem in Your Pocket Day. Individuals requesting
confirmation of receipt must enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard. The
judge will select the top submissions which will be printed in a souvenir
booklet with a copy for each applicant whose poem is selected. The judges reserve
the right to screen for appropriate content. Applicants
must submit their poem on a single sheet of paper with no identification and
enclose a second sheet with the information listed below. All poems must
be original works and submitted in English. One poem per submission will be
accepted. Entry Fees: $23.00 $12.00
for members of the Entry fees must be paid by check or
money order payable to the Music Theory
Exam Change of time The
next Associated Board Theory Exam will be Friday
February 25, 2011 6:00 pm Junior High School Solo & Ensemble Competition Region IV – Friday
February 11 at Central Lutheran Church (15th & Cordova) High School Solo & Ensemble Competition Region IV – Saturday
February 26 at UAA Arctic Wind Flute Choirs Winter
Concert with all 3 Flute Choirs The
Arctic Wind Flute Choir, Junior Flute Choir and
Preparatory Flute Choir Sunday
March 27, 2011 7:00
pm at
the Anchorage Lutheran Church 1420
N Street It is at the corner of N & 15th. Go downtown to
Minnesota...but you cannot turn west from Minnesota onto 15th. You will
need to turn west on 12th and go to N. Turn left on N. Admission $5 Thank
You to the Business who support the
Arctic Wind Flute Choir through advertising The
Art House Flying
Dutchman Pastry Shop The
Keyboard Cache The
Music Man * * * * * * * * Northwind Flute Choir Laura
Koenig, Director Spring
Quarter Rehearsals begin Monday April 4 The Northwind
Flute Choir of the Alaska Flute Studies Center is an ensemble for adult, flute
enthusiasts who are looking for an exclusive ensemble with which to play. There are no auditions required. The sessions will include rehearsals of flute
choir repertoire and instruction on fundamentals of performance. The program is designed for intermediate to
advanced players who are looking for a chance to play with other flutists. Spring Session
2011: April 4, 18, May 2, 16, final rehearsal tba 7:30 – 9:00 pm * * * * * * * * New Flute Choir for Adults Borealis Flute Choir Jennifer
Father, Director The Borealis Flute Choir is part of
the Alaska Flute Studies Center. This flute choir is for beginning-intermediate
level, adult, flute enthusiasts who want to upgrade their playing skills. There
are no auditions required. The sessions will include rehearsals of flute choir
repertoire and instruction on fundamentals of performance. The program is designed for individuals who
are looking to blow the dust out of their instruments and start playing again! Rehearsals are at
the Turnagain Arts Center 4105 Turnagain Blvd (Room 212) There will be
informal performances scheduled when it is appropriate for the group. Spring Session 2011:
March 30, April 13, 27, May 4, 18 7:30 – 9:00 pm AFSC
Marketplace Esther Golton PO Box 812 CDs for sale on website listed above, including
instrumental flute/dulcimer portrayal of the northern lights, Aurora
Borealis: Conversations with Alaska's Northern Lights
Golton’s music has such a rich vibe about it, the kind of
sound that sends chills down my spine, because it is like I’ve discovered a
secret that the rest of the world will soon find out about... * * * *
* * * * * * * Fireweed Flutes
Vanessa Bauman,
Jennifer Father, Karola Moore, Vanessa Wilkinson Fireweed Flutes is a new group of four musicians that
play quartets, trios, duets, and solo performances in and around Anchorage,
Alaska.
* * * * * * * * CONGRATULATIONS
to AFSC members! High School All-State Band Competition winners November 2010 Mimi Ahn Inga Dye Meagan Lynn Jennifer Sakumoto Anna Wichorek CONGRATULATIONS
to AFSC member! All-Northwest Band Competition winner February 2011 Inga Dye * * * * * * * * If
you have any questions about your membership or items announced in this
newsletter, feel free to call me at 336-5991. |
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