Welcome
to the Alaska Flute Studies Center
The Alaska Flute
Studies Center (AFSC) is a membership organization for flutists of
all levels from beginning students to professionals. It is a resource
center for flutists that provides education and performance opportunities,
plus serves as a support network with publicity, referrals and information.
The Alaska Flute Studies Center provides professional support for
teachers and performers through its referral service and concert promotion
and offers student flutists the highest quality educational and performing
opportunities. Students in grades 7-12 may audition for the Arctic
Wind Flute Choir or the Arctic Wind Junior Flute Choir (formerly the
Anchorage Flute Choir). Classes in music theory are offered students
of all ages and instruments. The AFSC music lending library is available
to members by appointment. The annual fee for membership in the Alaska
Flute Studies Center is $25 for adults and $15 for students.
Flute Choirs and Classes for Students
Arctic
Wind Flute Choir
Barbara Eberhart, Director
Arctic
Wind Junior Flute Choir
Sue Riehle, Director
Super Flutes! Class for Beginners
Makala Bascome, Instructor
The Arctic Wind
Flute Choir and Junior Flute Choir at the Alaska Flute Studies Center
are for all students. The ensembles have a full season of rehearsals
and performances September to June. Placement in these ensembles is
by audition and is based on ability, not age. The students learn a substantial
amount of repertoire from all style periods and perform in both formal
and informal concerts throughout the season. The groups work intensely
in lively rehearsals on intonation, balance, blend and musical expression.
Flute Choirs for Adults
Borealis
Flute Ensemble
Caitlin Ward, Ensemble Coach
Northwind
Flute Choir
Laura Koenig, Director
Music Theory Instruction
Based on the Association
Board of the Royal Schools of Music Theory Program
Music
Theory Classes
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 progressive system of theory
instruction in which students work at their own pace through graded
levels of music theory. This class presents an opportunity for students
to achieve a high level of music theory competence. Each student will
be evaluated at the start of the program for placement at the appropriate
level. The optional final exam is offered three times each year 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 an international certificate from the Associated Board of
the Royal Schools of Music.
Teacher Referrals
The Alaska Flute
Studies Center serves as a referral service for teachers who are members.
Individuals looking for instruction can either phone AFSC or visit the
webpage for up to date information on flute teachers in the greater
Anchorage area.
Concert Promotion
The AFSC database and
e-mail list will be used to assist members in promoting performances,
masterclasses and special flute events.
The Lending Library
AFSC provides access
to an extensive collection of flute solo and ensemble music, music textbooks
and information on pedagogy. Items from the collection are available
for members to check out on a two week basis. In addition, there is
resource information available for flutists interested in competitions
and scholarships.
E-News
Information on flute
events will be periodically e-mailed to all members. This includes notices
for concerts, recitals, auditions and scholarship opportunities.
Turnagain Community Arts Alliance
The Alaska Flute
Studies Center is a member of the Turnagain Community Arts Alliance
(TCAA), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. TCAA provides a network
of support for Alaskan artists, musicians and teacher of art and music;
quality learning opportunities for students of all ages; quality public
performances featuring the talents of TCAA members and supports its
members in their autonomous business pursuits.
For more information
Contact
Barbara Eberhart (336-5991)
Alaska
Flute Studies Center Membership Registration
