Ervin Monroe displaying Muramatsu flutes

Ervin Monroe, the former principal flute of the Detroit Symphony, will be showing Muramatsu flutes on both Monday, December 7th and Tuesday, December 8th in Austin. Details are below. Come check out these wonderful flutes and have the chance to meet Ervin Monroe!

Mon. 12/7 from 5:00-8:00pm
Casulo Hotel- casulohotel.com
3017 South I-35 Austin, TX 78741
Flute technician on duty for free general adjustments
Food and Drinks will be provided

Tues. 12/8 from 2:00-4:00pm
UT Butler School of Music
Recital Studio, MRH 2.608

Articulation Workshop Saturday, November 21st

French flutist Francois Minaux hosts an articulation workshop at the Galaxy Dance Studio on Saturday, November 21st from 2:00-3:00pm. Registration begins at 1:45pm with the class costing $10 per participant. The class will explore the articulatory mechanism, how to develop an expressive articulation, and will include demonstrations from the repertoire with applied exercises. Bring your flute!

The Galaxy Dance Studio
Suite 338, Studio II
1700 S. Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
http://www.galaxydances.com

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.