Flute
Flute conference coordinators Noelle Perrin and Susan Friedlander are delighted to announce Paula Robison as flute clinician for the 2008 SAA Conference. Ms. Robison will inspire us with her creative teaching ideas in a masterclass of advanced flute students. In addition, all are invited to enjoy her passionate musicality and remarkable command of the flute in a performance on the Gala Clinicians Concert. Come take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to interact with this world-renowned flutist!
The Suzuki flutists are also looking forward to collaboration with our friends the Suzuki harpists. The 2008 conference will host 2 flute and harp choirs under the direction of Delaine Fedson, Wendy Stern, and Kelly Williamson that will rehearse and perform throughout the conference. This promises to be an unforgettable experience for our flute students of all ages and levels so please encourage your students to audition. The application deadline of October 30th is just around the corner.
Many other exciting sessions for flute teachers are already being planned. Some highlights include a “First Flute Lessons” masterclass and lecture presented by Kim Lorimer and a flute and recorder reading session of renaissance music led by Mary Halverson Waldo. David Gerry will offer an interactive and informative session with his colleague Dr. Laurel Trainor, Director of Psychology and Neuroscience at the Music and the Mind Institute at MacMaster University in Ontario. Their research is fascinating and truly cutting-edge! Do you have an idea for a presentation at the conference? We would love to hear about it. Session proposal applications are available from the SAA website. We are eagerly awaiting input from all of our fantastic flutists!
Flute Student Opportunities
Read the full student participation requirements and submit an application.
Masterclass with Paula Robison
Audition Requirements
- Students must submit a DVD-R or VHS recording of 1 piece from book 6 or higher or the equivalent from the standard flute repertoire.
- Performance must be from memory with piano accompaniment.
- Application form (online) must be included with video audition.
- Deadline: All materials must be submitted to the SAA office by October 30, 2007.
Students auditioning for the masterclass will automatically be considered for the Flute and Harp Performing Ensemble and do not need to submit an additional audition.
Flute and Harp Performing Ensemble
The Flute and Harp Performing Ensemble (FHP) will rehearse for 8 hours during the conference weekend and will perform in a formal concert. In addition, the flutists chosen for this group will give an informal performance of flute choir music and participate in the Flute and Harp Chamber Music session. Flutists who submit auditions for the FHP will also be considered for the Book 3-5 masterclasses.
Audition Requirements
- Students must submit a DVD-R or VHS recording of 2 pieces from book 3 or higher.
- Performances must be from memory with piano accompaniment.
- Application form (online) must be included with video audition.
- Deadline: All materials must be submitted to the SAA office by October 30, 2007.
Flute and Harp Choir
The Flute and Harp Choir (FHC) will have one rehearsal during the conference weekend and participate in the Flute and Harp Chamber Music session. Intermediate music reading skills are required to participate; however, music will be made available several months before the conference. Flutists who submit auditions for the FHC will also be considered for Book 1-2 masterclasses.
Audition Requirements
- Students must submit a DVD-R or VHS recording of 2 pieces of any level.
- Performances must be from memory with piano accompaniment.
- Application form (online) must be included with video audition.
- Deadline: All materials must be submitted to the SAA office by October 30, 2007.
Flute Teacher Opportunities
- Submit a proposal to lead a session (forms will be available online soon).
- Network and socialize with colleagues. Enjoy opportunities to share ideas and contribute to the expansion of Suzuki flute over the coming years.
- Observe Paula Robison teach a masterclass of advanced students and enjoy her performance in the Gala Concert.
- Participate in flute choir music and supplementary repertoire reading sessions.
- Countless other opportunities yet to unfold!
We are anxiously awaiting your ideas! Please direct all suggestions or questions to the conference flute coordinators:
Noelle Perrin, flutestars@optonline.net
Susan Friedlander, sjkoz@yahoo.com
Last updated April 16 2008