Frappes and FLUTES - for Austin Teachers

The Austin Flute Club sincerely hopes the Austin heat has been treating everyone well. In the summer months the oppressive weather tends to makes people languid and lazy, but do not fear, for the AFC is here to help motivate and energize your teaching and playing! Please join us on Saturday July 30th at Austin Java (12th and Lamar).

Frappes and Flutes - July 30, 2011 @ Austin Java (12th and Lamar)

8:30am - Arrive and grab a drink

8:35am - Icebreaker

8:40-9:10am - Round table discussion

Three words: We need you. The Austin Flute Club is at a crossroads and we need you to make the club the very best it can be. We want to tailor the club to serve our teachers and students as effectively as possible but we can’t do it alone. We have several board positions open for the new school year and will be discussing how to get involved.

We realize that time is tight for teachers, but we also know how important it is to provide a forum to share ideas, develop new creative ideas, and expand your circle of friends and colleagues. We look forward to Frappes & Flutes being the perfect blend of education (a brief presentation on a topic by a teacher just for our teachers), relationship building, and of course a cup of “joe”… Frappes & Flutes is open to flute teachers of all levels and experience.

Guest Artist Kelly Via and the Austin Flute Choir Are Featured on KGSR and KMFA Sites

This weekend Kelly Via joins the Austin Flute Choir in an extravaganza of flute ensemble fun. Check out the press at local Austin radio stations, KGSR and KMFA!

On April 9th, in celebration of 20 years of the Austin Flute Choir, the Austin Flute Club has organized the opportunity for young area flutists to play under accomplished flute choir director Kelly Via. Students will be given the fantastic opportunity for hands-on experience playing alto and bass flutes, not generally seen in a student band setting, under the tutelage of AFC members. Those in attendance will have the chance to meet and greet with other flutists, students and teachers from across the Austin area. Adult flutists welcome!

Free for Austin Flute Club Members!

Details:
April 9, 1:00PM-4:00PM; (1:00-2:30 Student Workshop Flute Choir with Kelly Via. Adult flutists welcome! 3:00-4:00 Austin Flute Choir Recital led by Lisa Lamb and Kelly Via Reception to follow)

Announcing Austin Flute Club Young Artist Competition Winners

Thank you to all teachers, parents, sponsors, volunteers, and participants who helped make the 2011 AFC Young Artist Competition event a success. The level of playing this year was very high, and all contestants are to be commended for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to our winners:

Junior Division
First place - Crystal Kim
Second place - Courtney Regester
Third place - Daniel Smarda
Honorable Mention - Kaysie Tam

Senior Division
First place - Jay Cho
Second place - Rebecca Teng
Third place - Anisa Wakil
Honorable Mention - Hannah Grounds, Carlyn Hendler, Michael Nguyen

Piccolo Division
Honorable Mention - Jacquelin Reyes

If you missed the winners' recital this past Saturday (April 2), we look forward to seeing you at our next AFC event:

Saturday, April 9 -

Student Workshop and 20^th Anniversary Flute Choir Celebration with Kelly Via.

For more information about the Austin Flute Club, including how to join and to view our upcoming events, please visit our website: www.austinfluteclub.com.

Flute CHOIR Opportunity - this Saturday!

The Austin Flute Club presents:

2011 BRANNEN BROTHERS Grant winner

Student Workshop and 20^th Anniversary Flute Choir Celebration

Adults and students (8th grade and up) will be given the fantastic opportunity for hands-on experience playing alto and bass flutes, not generally seen in a student band setting, under the instruction of guest composer and conductor, Kelly Via!

Free for Austin Flute Club Members!

*Image to the right does not represent actual flutes available to play on Saturday.

Schedule:

1:00-2:30 Student Workshop Flute Choir with Kelly. Adult flutists welcome!
3:00-4:00 Austin Flute Choir Recital led by Kelly Via in collaboration with AFC Flute Choir Director, Lisa Lamb.

Reception to follow

@ St. John’s United Methodist Church

2140 Allandale Rd., Austin, TX 78756

Kelly Via currently teaches flute at Mercer University, Agnes Scott College, Carere Music and the Atlanta Music Academy. He also directs the Mercer University and Atlanta Music Academy flute choirs.. Kelly plays piccolo with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra and Macon Symphony Orchestra. For many years he was principal flutist of the former Atlanta Pops Orchestra and has performed with the Atlanta Symphony, Atlanta Opera, Augusta Symphony, Columbus Symphony, Des Moines Symphony and Des Moines Metro Opera Orchestras.

For more information about the Austin Flute Club, including how to join and to view our upcoming events, please visit our website: www.austinfluteclub.com.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: Brannen Brothers Flute Makers