High School Region Music Masterclass Nov. 8th

The second annual AFC High School Region Music Masterclass will be held Sunday, November 8th from 2-5pm at Concordia University's Building B. Joanna Martin and Francois Minaux will lead the class to better understand practice and performance techniques of the etudes. Students will have the opportunity to perform an etude and receive comments. Austin Flute Club membership is required for participants ($15 for students). Students can either send in their membership form and dues prior to the event or register that day beginning at 1:45pm. Students should bring their flutes and/or piccolos, the three region etudes, paper for notes and a pencil.

Recital Opportunity - June 20, 2009

The Austin Flute Club is hosting a recital on Saturday, June 20, for its members.  Although both the time and location are not confirmed, we are aiming for an early afternoon (approx. 2 p.m.) start time.  We will contact performers individually and post updates to this blog as we confirm both recital location and time.

This recital will be limited to 12 performances (ensembles as well as soloists are welcome), and the program will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis as applications are received.  There is a $10 participation fee per performance.  Download the application form here.

Congratulations to AFC Young Artist Competition Winners!

Senior Division

1st Place - Katie Velasquez, Cedar Park High School, Cedar Park, TX, student of Ann Kjerulf Knien

2nd Place - Sara Hartwig, Cedar Park High School, Cedar Park, TX, student of Ann Kjerulf Knien

3rd Place - Sherry Zhang, Westwood High School, Austin, TX, student of Jane Durbin

Honorable Mention - Caitlin Spofford, Westwood High School, Austin, TX, student of Jane Durbin

Junior Division

1st Place - Sayako Seymour, Westwood High School, Austin, TX, student of Jane Durbin

2nd Place - Carlyn Hendler, Austin High School, Austin, TX, student of Beth Galiger

3rd Place - Rebecca Teng, Anderson High School, Austin, TX, student of Denise Gurgel

Honorable Mention - Kevin Wang, LASA High School, Austin TX, student of Denise Gurgel

Piccolo Division

1st Place - Amanda Hatheway, Cedar Park High School, Cedar Park, TX, student of Ann Kjerulf Knien

Thanks again to our sponsors:

Gold Sponsors
Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company
Haynes Flutes
Strait Music

Silver Sponsors
Alpha Music
Altus Flutes
Flute World
Jupiter Flutes
Keefe Piccolo

Bronze Sponsor
Nagahara Flutes

Young Artist Competition Winners' Recital

The 2009 YAC Winners' Recital will be held Sunday, April 5th at 2:30pm in Jessen Auditorium. Jessen is located on the UT campus in Homer Rainey Hall. Come hear these wonderful young artists! A reception will follow.