Flute Alliance is a partnership
of professional performing musicians and organizations that come together to offer flute education and performance opportunities
to enthusiasts of all ages. From the highly successful Flute Boot Camps for flutists in 7th-12th grades, to the Flute
Fandango for all ages, to the BreakAway Flutist Vacations designed for flute enthusiasts over 18 years old. There's always
a new partnership and opportunity for flutists at Flute Alliance!
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IT'S TIME AGAIN FOR
SOLO FESTIVAL PREP!
FREE!
FREE! FREE!
Don't get
caught unprepared this year! Come join Flute Alliance's Carla Wilson, Sydney Carlson, and Denise Westby (all past
judges) for one-more-chance at performing your solo in front of a supportive audience. Bring your accompanist for the
complete performance experience. Perform, get verbal and
written feedback in addition to general group pointers.
Space is limited. Contact Denise (denise@flutealliance.com)
to reserve your 15 minute slot.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Portland
State University, Lincoln Hall, Room #326
FREE!
Contact Denise via e-mail denise@flutealliance.com
or phone 503-764-8027 to sign up
TODAY.
Co-sponsored
by Portland State University
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KEITH UNDERWOOD CLASS A
SUCCESS!
Students of all levels came together
over Labor Day weekend to learn new techniques and review or rework old ones with Master Teacher Keith Underwood. Using
live performers and previously recorded sessions with students from all around the world, Mr. Underwood used his unique ideas
and teaching style to enlighten and entertain us. We all walked away shaking our heads and asking, "How does he
come up with these great ideas?" We look forward to finding out more next year!
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ANOTHER TERRIFIC BOOT CAMP AND INTRODUCTION OF CAMP CODA
The 2011
summer flute camps have come to a successful conclusion. Many thanks to the hard working students who attended both
Flute Boot Camp and Camp Coda! We coaches (Carla Wilson, Gail Gillespie, Sydney Carlson and Denise Westby) had a blast
guiding you through 7 pieces of music, how to figure out the circle of 5ths/keys, tuning to a drone, instrument maintenance,
extended techniques, interpreting music, and much more! The performance was wonderful. Bravo!
Camp
Coda's inaugural year was also deemed a success by all who attended the 3-day intensive camp for soloists. The participants
learned 3 solos from 3 genres: baroque, classical, and romantic periods. By the end of the camp, performance techniques
such as ornamentation and phrasing were better understood. The overall time periods were also eye-opening and gave the
players some framework for each of the pieces that they ultimately performed. An added benefit was being able to use
the church harpsichord with our baroque piece! What a wonderful experience. Next year, the camp will be pushed
to 4 days for more one-on-one time.
PICTURES FROM BOTH CAMPS ARE ON THE PHOTO
PAGES AND ON THE FLUTE ALLIANCE FACEBOOK PAGE.
REMEMBER TO "LIKE" FLUTE ALLIANCE WHEN YOU'RE ON FACEBOOK!
Flute
Alliance - Flute Boot Camp & Camp Coda 2011 & Flute Fandango
Pictures Available for Viewing on Albums Page
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or give us your ideas for flute activities that Flute Alliance may be especially qualified to organize.
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