AFC 2011-2012 Season Kickoff Meeting!

Calling ALL Austin Flutists:

Your presence is requested at the Austin Flute Club 2011-2012 Season Kickoff Meeting! Join to be part of the AFC CREATIVE COMMUNITY. Bring a buddy. All ages welcome.

What: Your time to meet, greet, collaborate, create, and serve our community with fellow flutists. We'll be holding elections for our organization, finalizing our calendar, rolling out a masterclass series (teachers, you don't want to miss this!), and more. This is your golden opportunity to GET INVOLVED.

When: Mark your calendars for the 3rd Sunday of each month at 3pm. August meeting to be held August 21, 2011 at 3pm.

Where: Location each month will rotate between homes of hosts/hostesses. François Minaux has graciously offered space for our first CREATIVE COMMUNITY meeting at the following location:

4600 Mueller Blvd.
Austin, TX 78723

Park: Street
Enter the complex through the lobby. Go past the leasing office and take a right down the hallway. Head to the conference room located in the Business Center (first door on your left). Feel free to bring your laptops as there are computers, a printer/copier and internet access.

Would you like to host? Great! We'll select the location for the September AFC CREATIVE COMMUNITY on August 21.

See you then,

Katie Kuersteiner LaRue
AFC Interim President 2011

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.