SPRING NEWSLETTER | 2015
Dear fellow flutists,
Happy Spring! So far, 2015 has been an eventful year, and there is still much more to come!
Many changes have occurred as the Austin Flute Society has grown over the last few years.
Membership and sponsorship have both increased, which means the organization can, with your
support, continue offering exciting opportunities for our members and students to learn and grow
as musicians and people.
In January we held our Member Recital at United Christian Church. There was a great turnout,
both to perform and to listen! It was inspiring to see and hear performers in 4 th grade and those
with years of experience share the stage: students, amateurs, chamber groups, and symphony
players. It was equally pleasing to see so many members of the Austin flute community attend to
support those performing.
Next month is action-packed! Our 3rd Annual Festival with guest artist Marianne Gedigian takes
place April 18-19 at Concordia University. Your board has been working hard to make this event
as successful as last year’s. However, an event like this is only possible with an excited base of
volunteers. If you want to volunteer, read on to find out how you can help this year’s festival become a success.
There is one more Creative Community Meetings before the festival. If you would like to get the
inside scoop or have been itching to get involved, please join us at Cherrywood Coffeehouse,
1400 E 38th 1/2 St. Austin, TX 78722 on Sunday, April 12 at 7:00pm. This year’s festival has only
grown and promises to be an exciting event for everyone involved. So join us and lend us your
creativity and expertise to continue growing the Austin flute community.
See you at all of the exciting upcoming events!
Sincerely,
Bryan Kennard
Austin Flute Society President
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
APRIL 18 & 19, 2015—CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Saturday, April 18th
8:00am-5:30pm
Registration Opens
8:00am-5:30am
Exhibits Open
9:00am-9:45pm
Seetha Shivaswamy – Yoga for Flutists
10:00am-10:30am
Keynote address and Q&A with Marianne Gedigian
10:30
Young Artist Competition begins
10:30am-12:00pm
Adult Master Class with Marianne Gedigian
10:30am-11:15am
Beginner Flute Choir Reading Session
12:00pm-1:00pm
Visit the Exhibitors
1:00pm-1:45pm
Austin Flute Project
1:50pm-2:35pm
Dr. Tammy Evans Yonce – Works for Glissando Flute and Electronics
2:40pm-3:25pm
Dr. Cate Hummel – The Magic of Moyse: A Living Legacy
3:30pm-4:15pm
Adrienne Inglis – Flutes of the World
4:15pm-5:00pm
Bryan and David Kennard – Flute, Banjo, Bluegrass and Beyond
5:00pm-5:30pm
Visit the Exhibits
5:30pm-6:15pm
Marianne Gedigian and Colette Valentine in Recital
6:15pm
YAC Winners are announced
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
APRIL 18 & 19, 2015—CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Sunday, April 19th
9:30am-4:30pm
Registration Open
9:30am-4:30pm
Exhibits Open
10:00am-10:45am
Dr. Kristin Hayes – Introduction to Dalcroze Eurhythmics
10:45am-11:30am
Amy Casper and Rachel Lopez – Ensemble Playing
Through Breath and Poise
11:30am-12:15pm
Fiesta Flutes of San Antonio
12:15pm-1:00pm
Sarah Jane Hargis – Rockstar Flutist Performs Solo
12:15pm-1:00pm
Visit the Exhibits
1:10pm-1:55pm
Flute Choir Reading Session
2:00pm-2:45pm
Dr. Jasmine Kienne – The Accurate Flutist
3:00pm-3:45pm
Austin Flute Choir
4:00pm-4:30pm
Reception
4:30pm-6:00pm
YAC Winners’ Recital Awards Ceremony
* Festival schedule subject to change
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MARIANNE GEDIGIAN
2015 AUSTIN FLUTE FESTIVAL GUEST ARTIST
Marianne Gedigian, Professor of Flute and
numerous National Flute Association conven-
holder of the Butler Professorship in Music at
tions across the country, and is a frequent re-
The University of Texas at Austin Butler School
citalist and teacher for flute clubs in the United
of Music, was a regular performer with the
States, Australia, Japan, and England.
Boston Symphony Orchestra for over a decade,
including several seasons as Acting Principal
Ms. Gedigian has been first prizewinner in the
Flute under Seiji Ozawa. As Principal Flute
National Flute Association’s Young Artist Com-
with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and
petition, and the James Pappoutsakis Memori-
Acting Principal Flute with the Boston Pops,
al Flute Competition. She keeps an active
Ms. Gedigian has been heard on dozens of re-
schedule as a chamber musician as a founding
cordings and Evening at Pops television broad-
member of the Boston-based Walden Chamber
casts as well as the nationally broadcast Fourth
Players and was formerly a member of the Do-
of July specials. She has also been heard on
rian Wind Quintet. Her solo recordings in-
several John Williams’ movie scores, includ-
cludeVoice of the Flute and Revolution, both
ing Saving Private Ryan andSchindler’s List .
with pianist Rick Rowley.
In the 2000 – 2001 season, Ms. Gedigian was
invited by Mariss Jansons to perform as Acting
Principal Flute with the Pittsburgh Symphony
Orchestra. Her solo performances have taken
her around the world, including recitals in Japan, Australia, England, and Armenia and she
has appeared as concerto soloist numerous
times with the Boston Pops Orchestra and with
the Armenian Philharmonic performing her
own transcription of the Khachaturian Violin
Concerto. She was featured with Ian Anderson
of Jethro Tull fame in a performance at the
Berklee College of Music in Boston. Ms. Gedigian has been a featured soloist and teacher at
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VOLUNTEERS WANTED
2015 AUSTIN FLUTE FESTIVAL GUEST ARTIST
Calling all volunteers! If you would like to give back to your flute community and earn some nice
perks, please consider volunteering at this year’s Austin Flute Festival! Volunteers get one year a
free tote bag and a coupon to spend at the vendors in this year’s Exhibits Hall.
We will also provide lunch and snacks throughout your shifts. Interested? Please contact
[email protected].
KRISTEN STONER
1995 YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION WINNER SPOTLIGHT
AFS: What influenced you to pursue a
career in music?
KS: I w as influ enced by enthu siastic,
warm teachers like Professor Fritz Kraber at UT
and my first flute teacher, Jeanine Lofgren.
They not only taught me the skills I needed to
become a professional, but they instilled a love
of making music that has lasted for decades. I
also had the unwavering support of my grandfather – who is 96 and still living in Austin! He
came to every recital, every Wind Symphony
concert, everything he could possibly do to support me while I was in school at UT.
have time to actually practice during the day.
Then I pick up my girls from school, get them
fed, help with homework, put them to bed, and
only then do I get to really practice for a few
hours. Gone are the days in grad school when I
could practice 6-8 hours a day. I play in two
part-time orchestras, so during the concert season I have rehearsals and concerts maybe two
AFS: Describe your life as a professional
flutist.
KS: My life is definitely a pr ecar iou s balance - I spend most days teaching at the University of Florida. I play a little in lessons, to
demonstrate phrasing, etc., but usually I don’t
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YOUNG ARTIST WINNER SPOTLIGHT
continued
weekends a month. I try to schedule solo recitals and chamber performances when my orchestral schedule is slower. It’s busy, but definitely rewarding.
AFS: As a college professor with 16
years of experience, what are your tips
for students auditioning for music
schools?
AFS: What or who is your biggest influence as an artist?
KS: Lear n as m u ch as you can abo ut
your prospective flute professors before you
finalize your school selection. Listen to their
recordings, especially live performances. Do
some soul-searching – what is it you want to
do in music? If you want to play in an orchestra, make sure your teacher has orchestral experience. It seems like common sense, but
you’d be surprised how many students haven’t
done basic homework like that. Also, if at all
possible, try to schedule a private lesson with
the professor (some will charge, some won’t –
be aware). Remember that choosing a school is
a two-way street. They audition you, but as you
are making a big commitment in choosing a
program, you should “audition” them as well.
KS: I am qu ite inspir ed by the ar tistr y of
Marianne Gedigian. Every time I see her perform live, I’m in awe of what she is able to accomplish on the flute, phrasing that seems impossible for the rest of us mortals. I also love
hearing Jean Ferrandis and Goran Marcusson
perform. There are so many amazing modern
flutists we can all aspire to!
AFS: What kind of flute did you start
with and what do you play now?
KS: I star ted on m y br other ’s hand-medown closed hole Gemeinhardt, which I played
for 5 years. It was in such bad shape, my teacher couldn’t get a sound out of it! But playing on
that instrument really helped me develop a
strong work ethic since I had to practice so
hard! What do you play on now? Now, I’m
spoiled with a 14K Burkart. I hardly have to do
anything, it just plays itself.
AFS: What is the one piece of advice you
can give to young flute players?
KS: Per sever ance is key! Som e days you
will make clear progress that feels great, and
other days you may seem to regress. Try to
keep the big picture in mind — don’t get frustrated by a single day or week — your overall
trajectory is what’s most important, and that is
always forward!
AFS: What is your funniest or most embarrassing musical story?
KS: A r ecent fu nny exper ience in o ne o f
my orchestras: at our second Christmas concert, for some reason the director switched the
order of some of the movements of the Nutcracker. Apparently the concertmaster didn’t
get the memo, and he led to first violins to play
a vibrant beginning of the Trepak movement
while we were actually supposed to be playing
the Dance of the Reed Flutes. It was hilarious
and embarrassing (for them) and that made it
difficult for the flutes to keep playing, but we
did it!
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AFS: Describe your practice routine.
KS: I am a hu ge fan of pr acticing SLOW LY and PERFECTLY – that is the most efficient and effective way to train your brain and
muscle memory for an inspirational and accurate performance. I don’t have a single routine
that I do everyday, I had to do that in grad
school and it was mind-numbing! I try to keep
things fresh based on what I have coming up. I
start with some long tones to get my tone
where I want it. Then I usually jump into whatever music is next on my performance calendar. This weekend, I’m playing RimskyKorsakov’s Russian Easter Overture, so for
weeks I’ve been warming up and speeding up
my double-tonguing – even before I got the
music in the mail. If I have a recital coming up
(I have one the next weekend), I usually one
practice about half of the music each night so I
can really focus, and alternate each day so I
cover it all every few days. Then a few days before the performance I start running the whole
program for endurance.
AFS: You are active with numerous flute
organizations. What significance do
these organizations have on young flutists?
KS: Lo cal and r egional flu te or ganizations have a much greater influence on younger flutists than the NFA. Most parents, no matter how supportive, are not going to be willing
to pay for a trip across the country to attend
the NFA. With smaller regional events, more
students will be able to attend, hear great concerts and presentations, participate in masterclasses and competitions, and be inspired by
professional flutists from across the country.
AFS: You have released two CDs which
received rave reviews from The Flutist
Quarterly: “Colors for Solo Flute” and
“Images for Solo Flute.” What was the
recording process like?
KS: It w as ver y differ ent for each albu m .
The first one was done in a very limited
amount of time with a recording engineer who
came down to Florida from New York. The second one was my sabbatical project, I had four
months to record myself. I could take my time
and really focus on each piece for an entire
week, which was terrific.
AFS: What are your tips for recording?
KS: It’s difficult to have all of that music ready
at once, so try to select pieces you truly love to
work on. You really have to be detailed and demanding of yourself – you don’t want to regret
one tiny “almost mistake” that becomes unchangeable on a record. It’s such an important
and humbling thing to do, to add your voice
and interpretation to “the permanent collection!”
Dr. Kristen Stoner is Associate Professor of
Flute at the University of Florida. She is an active flutist and teacher and has performed
across the United States, South America, and
Europe. She received her Bachelor's degree
from the University of Texas at Austin and her
MM and DMA from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. She studied flute with Karl Kraber, Bradley Garner,
Jacqueline Hofto, and William Montgomery.
She has performed in masterclasses for Julius
Baker, Carol Wincenc, Randy Bowman, Jill
Felber, Jim Walker, and others.
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FESTIVAL EXHIBITORS
2015 AUSTIN FLUTE FESTIVAL CORPORATE SPONSORS
The Austin Flute Society would like to thank our festival corporate
sponsors for their support and participation. Please be sure to visit
them at our Exhibitors Hall, where they will be showcasing flutes,
piccolos, sheet music and accessories that will be for sale:
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CORPORATE SPONSORS
2015 AUSTIN FLUTE SOCIETY SUPPORTERS
The Austin Flute Society would like to thank our generous sponsors:
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FESTIVAL PRESENTERS
WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES
ADRIENNE INGLIS
Flutes of the World
In her “Flutes of the World” demonstration, Adrienne Inglis describes and plays flutes from all
over the world. Besides the concert flute, alto flute, piccolo, and bass flute, the presentation includes Japanese shakuhachi, fife, flauto traverso, high D and low D whistles,
Yanomami bone flute, Andean sikus
and quena, ayarachi from Norte Potosí, Bulgarian dvoyanka, Nepali flute,
soprano recorder, Lakota flute, Brazilian pifano, and Bolivian moseño. A
-minute presentation includes time
for a question and answer session.
Adrienne Inglis received a Bachelor of
Music in Flute Performance at Lewis
and Clark College and a Master of Music in Flute Performance at the University of Texas at Austin. She performs, records, and tours with the
flute&harp ensemble Chaski. She also
plays principal flute with the Round Rock Symphony, Texas Choral Consort, Chorus Austin, and
The Backyard Symphony Pops Orchestra. She teaches flute at Southwestern University, East View
and Georgetown High Schools. She has freelanced as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral
player in the Austin area for many years. She recorded on the film soundtracks of SpyKids 2, Kill
Bill: Vol. 2, Ride Around the World: A Cowboy Adventure, and The Children's War, playing up to
twelve different flutes. She composes chamber and choral music. She also recorded on the 2011
video game Crimson Alliance .
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AMY CASPER & RACHEL LOPEZ
Ensemble Playing Through Breath and Poise
For this presentation, we would like to focus on the importance of
breathing and posture for the developing student; focusing on these elements with regard to performing both standing and sitting in an ensemble. This class would be helpful for students of all ages.
Beginning with a focus on breath, we would then move into the heart of
our class which will be to dive into posture. We want to show the importance of posture on tone, intonation, articulation, technique and
overall physical health. In our teaching, we have seen some confusion
regarding sitting in an ensemble and we want to make sure that we talk
about how to sit effectively no matter how cramped the quarters.
Through the class, we will demonstrate our points by playing together so
that the students can see and hear the difference when we utilize the ideas that we are addressing.
Amy Casper (pictured top left) currently holds positions with
the Abilene Philharmonic, the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra and the Breckenridge Music Festival. She has also performed with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, the National
Symphony Orchestra and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
She has a Bachelor of Music degree from Indiana University
and a Master of Music degree from The University of Texas at
Austin. Her principal teachers include Thomas Robertello and
Marianne Gedigian.
In addition to maintaining a large private studio in Austin,
Amy has been on faculty for numerous summer music camps
and was the teaching assistant to Marianne Gedigian for two
years.
Rachel Lopez (pictured bottom right) has played with the Austin Symphony since 2006. She received
a Bachelor of Music in flute performance from the University of Houston, Master of Music from the
University of North Texas, and an Orchestral Studies Diploma from Roosevelt University in Chicago.
Her teachers include Claire Johnson, Catherine LeGrand, Terri Sundberg, Leslie Fagan, Jean
Berkenstock, and Donald Peck. Honors include prize winner for the National Flute Association Orchestral Audition Competition, Mid-South Flute Society Young Artist Competition, and finalist for the Myrna Brown Artist Competition. She was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, has performed with
the San Antonio Symphony & the Dubuque Symphony, and also plays piccolo/3rd flute with the Ann
Arbor Symphony in Michigan. In the summers, she has performed with the Texas Music Festival, Henry Mancini Institute (CA), International Festival-Institute at Round-Top (Texas), & the American
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tute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria. She enjoys private teaching & currently has many talented students in the Austin area.
AUSTIN FLUTE PROJECT
Flute Quartet
Austin Flute Project (AFP) is a flexible ensemble that pushes the boundaries of flute chamber music
and classical music performance. The group’s mission is to advance flute music through collaborations, modern performances, community engagement, and commissioning of new works. Members
Marcela DeFaria Casaubon, Bryan Kennard, Rachel Kaplan, and Kristine Reaume often perform in
unlikely locations and sometimes even in costume.
Collectively, members of AFP hold advanced degrees in Flute Performance, Music History, and
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Boston Conservatory
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University of Arizona
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Eastern Michigan University
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University of Florida
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Mercyhurst College
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University of Miami
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The Ohio State University
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Youngstown University
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The University of Texas at Austin
The quartet will perform works by Benedikt Brydern, Cynthia Folio, Joseph
Haydn, Henrique Machado, and Mike
Mower.
Pictured: Bryan Kennard, Dr. Rachel
Kaplan, Kristine Reaume, and Marcela
DeFaria Casaubon.
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JASMINE KIENNE
The Accurate Flutist
This workshop is designed to help students of all ages learn to play accurately while either sight
reading or practicing a known piece of music.
Through the understanding of my Accurate Flutist
modo, students will learn to identify the patterns in
music by studying notes, rhythm and articulation. Approaching a piece of music using this simple step-bystep process, will help relieve much of the pressure of
sight reading, practicing and performing.
Using this method of practice, I will discuss appropriate ways of marking the music for better accuracy,
methods for counting out loud to obtain faster
understanding of playing correct rhythms, practicing
the art of winding passages for
accurate articulation,
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Once a student obtains the 'Accurate Flutist' level,
I will then discuss becoming an 'Dynamic Musician'. This next level of awareness in playing
and reading music, will demonstrate the wonderful world of inherent dynamics that can be
seen within the phrasing of any give piece of music with a trained eye.
During this workshop, I will ask for volunteers to either sight read a passage according to their
playing level or perform music they have already been practicing for some time. This workshop
will be a fun, energetic exploration into practicing and performing a piece of music and students will leave the room more confident and inspired to view their practice sessions and performances in a new enlightened way.
Dr. Jasmine Kienne is a private flute teacher in the Northwest Austin area as well as a performer with the Corpus Christi, Victoria and Austin Symphonies. She obtained her doctorate in
2005 from the University of Oregon and had been here in Austin teaching since. She also enjoys teaching fitness classes during the day and making videos and tutorials on Facebook
(Jasmine Kienne) and YouTube (MissJasmineFluteStudio).
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SARAH JANE HARGIS
Rockstar Flutist
Azumi Artist Sarah Jane Hargis, better known as the
Rockstar Flutist, performs classical, modern and improvisational music. She currently serves as Adjunct
Professor of Flute at St. Edward’s University and
teaches privately in the Austin area. She holds a MM
in Flute Performance from the University of New
Mexico and a BM in Music Education from Eastern
Kentucky University. In addition, she has eight years
of training in the Suzuki method of teaching. Ms.
Hargis plays regularly with her band Ethereal Spectrum. Learn more at RockstarFlutist.com.
TAMMY EVANS YONCE
Works for Glissando Flute and Electronics
This event consists of two works written by
American composer Jay Batzner (b. 1974), Assistant Professor of Music at Central Michigan
University.
Both works utilize the glissando headjoint invented by Robert Dick, which allows the flutist
to create interesting effects and true glissandi.
They explore different timbres and registers of
the flute with this headjoint. An electronic component in Dreams Grow Like Slow Ice adds another layer of texture and complements the
sounds created with the glissando headjoint.
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Flutist Tammy Evans Yonce, an Atlanta native, is Assistant Professor of Music at South Dakota State
University where she teaches applied flute, woodwind pedagogy, and courses in musicology. She was
previously on the faculty of Gainesville State College (GA), Newberry College (SC), and the University of
South Carolina Aiken. An avid collaborative musician and recitalist, Dr. Yonce is an enthusiastic supporter of new music.
Dr. Yonce holds degrees from Kennesaw State University (B.M.), Indiana University (M.M.), and the
University of Georgia (D.M.A.). She won the Atlanta Flute Club Young Artist Competition in 2004 and
has been published in Flute Talk; Pan, the Journal of the British Flute Society; and South Dakota Musician. She has recently presented and performed at the National Flute Association, Flute Festival MidSouth, College Music Society, British Flute Society, Atlanta Flute Club, Flute Society of Kentucky, Society
of Composers, Electronic Music Midwest, and South Carolina Flute Festival conventions. She recently
served as one of the judges for the Newly Published Music Competition of the National Flute Association
as well as of competitions of the British Flute Society, Atlanta Flute Club, and Flute Society of Kentucky.
Dr. Yonce currently serves as Immediate Past President of the Atlanta Flute Club. She recently gave a
TEDx talk about collaboration, new music, and the glissando headjoint.
CATE HUMMEL
The Magic of Moyse: A Living Legacy
This lecture/demonstration outlines Moyse’s basic musical principles and give examples from Moyse’s teaching materials to illustrate
how to apply these principles to
our playing. It is designed to share
practical concepts from the teaching of Marcel Moyse that flutists
can incorporate into their daily
practice and performance to enhance their depth of musical expression and ability to communicate the composer’s intent to an audience. Teachers can learn how to incorporate Moyse’s musical
ideas into their daily teaching with students of all ages.
Dr. Cate Hummel discovered the books and teaching of Marcel Moyse as an undergraduate student.
While doing a master’s degree Manhattan School of Music, she studied with Judith Mendenhall, who
introduced her to Moyse’s teaching of Tone Development Through Interpretation. Cate’s interest in
how Moyse taught TDTI became her dissertation. She received DMA and MM degrees from the Manhattan School of Music and BM from the Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts. Dr. Cate is Adjunct Professor of Flute at University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL and has a large private studio. She is
also the founder and director Dr. Cate’s Flute Camp for 7th - 10th grade students.
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FIESTA FLUTES OF SAN ANTONIO
Flute Choir
Fiesta Flutes of San Antonio was founded in 2005. We are an all volunteer group and welcome adult
flutists of all abilities. We have performed at various venues, to include: churches, libraries, nursing
homes, the North Texas Flute Festival and UTSA Flute Festivals.
Fiesta Flutes will perform various styles of music, for the young & young at heart that everyone will
enjoy.
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AUSTIN FLUTE CHOIR
Flute Choir
The Austin Flute Choir was established in 1991 as part of the Austin Flute Society. The Flute Choir,
which currently includes 15 adult members, performs repertoire ranging from classical music to popular and folk tune arrangements. The flute choir regularly performs around Austin and in conventions such as the National Flute Association conventions. The Austin Flute Choir will be performing
a concert at this year’s Austin Flute Festival, and they will be hosting a Flute Choir Reading Session,
where all Austin Flute Society members and festival attendees are welcome to play. Penny Griffy,
who is the heart of the Austin Flute Choir and a founding member of the Austin Flute Society, will
also be showcasing a contrabass flute at the Exhibit Hall. Members are encouraged to come try out
this instrument for themselves!
Austin Flute Choir Director David Oertel has a long list of musical direction
credits among a variety of ensembles including professional theatre, opera
companies, large and small instrumental and vocal ensembles. David has
taught music in the public schools in Houston and has served as faculty at
High Point University (NC) and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical
University. For a healthy thirteen seasons, he was Music Director and Conductor of the Lee County Orchestra in Sanford, NC. He has been the Music
Director of the Austin Philharmonic Orchestra since 2010. David holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro as well as a Masters degree in Applied Performance from the University
of Houston. His undergraduate degree, in Music Education, is from the University of North Texas.
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SEETHA SHIVASWAMY
Yoga for Flutists
Seetha Shivaswamy, flutist, performs as a soloist and
chamber musician in concerts throughout Europe, Asia,
and North America. She has toured the USA with Global
Rhythms World Music Ensemble, performed as a guest
flutist with the Orquesta Sinfonica in Monterrey, Mexico, and performed a solo flute recital at the Hong Kong
City Centre.
She has toured internationally with and recorded for
Grammy/Oscar winning composer A.R. Rahman, and is
the featured flutist on his single ‘Pray for Me Brother’ written for the United Nations. Her flute playing can
also be heard on NYC-based experimental artist DJ
Spooky’s album ‘The Secret Song’, the soundtrack to
2012 film 'Bernie' starring Jack Black and Shirley MacClaine, the UK feature 'Bombil and Beatrice’, released at
the Cannes Film Festival in 2007, and on the soundtrack
for Terrence Malick's film 'To The Wonder', starring Ben
Affleck and Rachel McAdams. She has been a featured
performer at South by Southwest Music Festival, Fusebox Festival, SAARANG at IIT Madras, and Austin
Chamber Music Festival. Seetha's flute playing can also
be heard on several recordings for PBS documentaries,
TV commercials, and video games.
Seetha has extensively studied yoga as it relates to flute performance and education. Her focus is on
alignment and dynamic breath, while exploring how the body’s resonance allows greater freedom of
musical expression. Seetha’s main yoga teachers include H.S. Arun of Bangalore, India, Murti Hower
of Honolulu, Hawaii, Lisa Johnson of Austin, Texas, and her father, M.K. Shivaswamy.
Seetha holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor’s Degree from
Ball State University, where she studied classical flute performance with Karl Kraber and Julia Larson Mattern.
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BRYAN KENNARD & DAVID KENNARD
Flute, Banjo, Bluegrass & Beyond
Bluegrass: one of the many styles of American folk music. The strum of the guitar, the whine of the
fiddle, the twang of the banjo, but little to no cry of the flute! Despite the flute's prominence in Irish
music, bluegrass and other folk genres have been slow to adopt it. Flutist Bryan Kennard grew up listening to bluegrass music played by his banjoist father, David Kennard.
In what began as a collaboration featuring folk songs and bluegrass standards the duo has evolved to
include jazz arrangements and original compositions. In this lecture-recital, attendees will learn
about the expanding of American folk music to include the flute and influences from other genres.
David and Bryan will discuss and perform several selections from the folk and bluegrass repertory
inviting attendees to participate. The duo will also perform their take on music influenced by jazz
and Latin sources as well as original compositions. The musicians will also discuss recordings of instances where flute and bluegrass have met, whether traditionally or progressively.
Bryan Kennard is a composer, improviser and Adjunct Professor of Flute at Concordia University in
Austin, TX. He regularly performs his own music in jazz and chamber ensembles. He studied flute,
jazz, and composition at Mercyhurst College (BM) and Youngstown State University (MM).
Visit bryankennard.com
David Kennard has been an active folk musician since the 1970's. Currently, he is banjoist and vocalist with Brand New Hat, a bluegrass ensemble based in Cleveland, Ohio. David regularly performs
throughout the Northeast Ohio region. See brandnewhat.com
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KRISTIN HAYES
Introduction to Dalcroze Eurythmics
The Dalcroze method is an extremely diverse and comprehensive approach to music education and
music performance. This somatic-based philosophy can be used with any age group from young children to senior citizens. Through this movement-based approach, musicians experience the inherent
time, space, and energy associated with music, resulting in a more kinesthetic musical experience.
This session will explore basic Dalcroze principles with a focus on rhythm, syncopation, and meter
within the context of the standard flute repertoire. Ensemble considerations will also be explored.
Kristin Delia Hayes is a freelance flutist and music educator living in San Antonio, TX. She currently
serves as a Lecturer at the University of Texas at San Antonio, St. Mary’s University, and Our Lady of
the Lake University. In addition to teaching flute-related courses, Dr. Hayes also teaches music theory, music technology, music appreciation, and serves as the coordinator for OLLU’s internships.
During the summer she teaches at UTSA’s annual Flute Camp.
Dr. Hayes frequently performs with the San Antonio Symphony, Opera Piccola of San Antonio, the
Chamber Orchestra of San Antonio, the Texas Baroque Ensemble, San Antonio Mastersingers, the
MidTexas Symphony, and the Peterson/Hayes duo. As a member
of the Peterson/Hayes percussion and flute duo, she and her
partner, Eric Peterson, have commissioned several new chamber
works.
Dr. Hayes received her B.M. from Tennessee Technological
University and M.M. from the University of Missouri- Kansas
City Conservatory of Music. She completed her D.M. in flute
performance from Florida State University upon completion of
her treatise: “The Life and Contributions of Charles Oliver
DeLaney with a Survey of his Compositional Style within his
Solo Flute Works.” Her primary teachers include Eva Amsler,
Dr. Mary Posses, Dr. Roger Martin, and Tawana Box.
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MASTERCLASS COMPETITION
2015 ADULT MASTERCLASS COMPETITION WINNERS
The Austin Flute Society would like to congratulate the winners of
the 2015 Adult Masterclass Competition. They will perform in a
masterclass for Guest Artist Marianne Gedigian during the festival.
This year’s performers:
Carrie Green | University of North Texas student
Giovanni Perez | Texas Tech University student
Christina Ryan | Austin, TX flutist
PRE-REGISTRATION
SAVE $10 BY PRE-REGISTERING BY APRIL 11, 2015
You are now able to pre-register for the AFS Festival. Why pre-register? Here
are a few reasons why pre-registration is important:
Printing Programs – Pre-registering gives us a better idea of how many
attendees to expect so we don’t print too few or far too many programs.
Food – The AFS board will have some light snacks and lunch options for sale
both days of the festival. Having a general number of pre-registered attendees
will help us better accommodate your attendance.
Save $10! – Members can attend the festival for free as long as you have
pre-registered. Otherwise there is a small $10 fee to register on site.
Visit www.austinflutesociety.org to pre-register today!
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BARTHOLD KUIJKEN
AFS AND UT CO-SPONSOR MASTERCLASS & RECITAL
Barthold Kuijken is considered one of the world’s finest performers on the Baroque recorder and
traverso, the flute used during the Baroque era, which was the predecessor of today’s Boehm system
instrument. Mr. Kuijken has led an active performing career appearing regularly with many other mu-
sicians specializing in early music. His recordings have received wide praise. Currently, Mr. Kuijken
serves as artistic director of the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra and teaches Baroque flute at the Royal
Conservatories of The Hague and Brussels.
On Tuesday, April 14, Mr. Kuijken will present a master class and recital at the University of Texas
Butler School of Music. Both events are free and open to the public. His recital will feature works by
Telemann, JS Bach, CPE Bach, Boismortier, and Weiss. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn
more about early music and performance on period instruments. The Austin Flute Society is proud to
partner with the flute studio at UT to sponsor Mr. Kuijken’s visit.
Masterclass : UT Recital Studio, Room MRH 2.608—April 14, 2015 at 2:00pm
Mr. Kuijken in Recital: UT Recital Studio, Room MRH 2.608— April 14, 2015 at 7:30pm
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GET INVOLVED
WE WANT YOU TO HELP MAKE AUSTIN FLUTE SOCIETY BETTER!
Do you have any ideas for making the Austin Flute Society even better? Do you want to get more
involved in the Austin flute community? If so, consider joining the Austin Flute Society as a volunteer!
Board meetings are open to all members and take place on the first Sunday of every
month.
This year, many of our Board members filled numerous officer positions simultaneously. We hope to
see many of you at our Board meetings so that we can combine our talents to keep improving the
Austin Flute Society ever year! If you are interested in attending any of the meetings or would like to
join the Board as a volunteer or an officer, please contact us at [email protected].
BOARD MEMBERS
AUSTIN FLUTE SOCIETY 2014-2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Bryan Kennard
Vice President
Marcela DeFaria Casaubon
Treasurer
Pat Yingst
Young Artist Competition Chair
Kristine Reaume
Masterclass Competition Chair
Marcela DeFaria Casaubon
Recording Secretary
Kristine Reaume
Festival Chair
Bryan Kennard
Communications Coordinator
Marcela DeFaria Casaubon
Flute Choir Chair
Penny Griffy
Coordinators
Sarah Jane Hargis
Seetha Shivaswamy
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