Dr. Jane Rigler
Flutist/Composer, Dr. Jane Rigler’s visit to Anchorage was a fantastic and inspirational opportunity for flutists here to learn about techniques of modern, classical improvisation and the use of electronics in improvisation.  Jane is now making her latest works available to members of the Alaska Flute Studies Center at a special discounted rate. Her book, Exercises for Singing While Playing the Flute: Vocalization plus her latest cd recording can be purchased for $15.  Please send your order by May 15 to:
 
 
 
UAA Scholarships for Seniors
 UAA has a number of tuition waiver scholarships for high school seniors wanting to major in music at UAA next fall. The University of Alaska Anchorage Music Tuition Waiver Scholarship is a two semester full-time tuition waiver, twelve (12) credits per semester, for the Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 semesters. This scholarship is limited to first-time students attending the Anchorage campus and who are formally admitted into a Music degree-seeking program by the start of the Fall 2006 semester.  The application due date is May 15, 2006.  Please go to http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/music_tw.cfm for information on the application process.
Mark Wolbers, DMA
Division Head Wind & Percussion Studies
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK  99508
(907) 786-1508
 
Learn the shortcuts for sounding great on flute!  We will cover breathing, tone, articulation, technique and repertoire.  Students will learn/review the fundamentals of flute playing through lively, interactive activities.   They will learn the secrets of effective practicing, plus, have options for performance.  The course will include some ensemble work. 
 
Dates:                 Saturdays: May 13; 20; 27; June 3; 10; 17
Time:                  10:30 -  11:30 am
Tuition:              $125   (Alaska Flute Studies Center Members = $100)  All tuition is non-refundable.
Location:            Turnagain Arts Building
                           4105 Turnagain Blvd, Studio V (upstairs)
Instructor:          Rebecca See
Contact:             Rebecca See 830-8219 or AFSC 336-5991 for more information or registration
 


News from Fairbanks!
The Fairbanks Flutists have been selected to perform at the National Flute Convention in Pittsburgh.  The program, entitled "Flutescapes," and will be previewed here in Fairbanks on May 21st at 8 pm in the Davis Concert Hall, UAF campus.
It is also the group's 25th anniversary (and 5 of the original members are still playing with the group!)
 
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June 4 – 9, 2006  Fairbanks Suzuki Institute
will include instruction for flutists as well as the Book I teacher training
Information for the Fairbanks Summer Suzuki Institute is on the web at:  www.suzukifairbanks.com
 
David Gerry, from Canada, will be here to teach flute and give the teacher training for Book One. All students are welcome including little one who have never held a flute before.
 
Flute teachers must have completed the Every Child Can course and have submitted their audition video to the SAA for prior acceptance.
 
This is exciting, as it is the first time flute has been offered here in Fairbanks at the Institute.
 
 
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) was established in London, England in 1889 with the aim of presenting a structured, graded music examination scheme with clear objectives and recognized standards of excellence.  The ABRSM Theory Program is a self-paced, progressive system of theory instruction in which students work through graded levels of music theory.  The final exam is offered three times annually in the United States.  It is a proctored test that is sent to the Associated Board offices in London for grading.  Students who pass their level test are awarded a certificate from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
 
Exam Date:         Saturday June 17, 2006  10:00 am
Exam Location:    Turnagain Arts Building, 4105 Turnagain Blvd, Suite V
Contact the Alaska Flute Studies Center (336-5991) for more information.
Materials:             Two No. 2 pencils & eraser
 
 
June 17 -30 on the UAF campus, is intended for young musicians who have completed 6th through 12th grades.  Students should have played their instrument at least two years, except in the case of guitar, piano, and steel drums, where students can be beginners. Scholarships are available-the deadline to apply for those is May 1st.  Dormitory housing is available at a cost of $600 in addition to the regular tuition cost of $500.
Call Linda Harriger (907) 474-7555  Fymusic@uaf.edu  for more information.
 
 
 

One of the kids I was working with tonight mentioned a website I was unaware of.  It is www.metronomeonline.com
Try it out.  Suggest it to your students who either don't have metronomes or need a unique push to use one.
-Marcia Stratman