Upcoming Flute Events

The British Flute Society 2012 International Convention

When? 17 August 2012 19:00 - 20 August 2012 12:00

Where? Royal Northern College of Music Manchester, United Kingdom

Booking opens 1 January 2012

Events will include:

• world-class recitals
• a chance to meet the top players. Be inspired and pick up performance tips
• professional development sessions for teachers
• flute choirs for all
• flute competition for adult amateurs
• flute-related health and well-being workshops
• trade high street and demonstrations
• or catch up with old friends and make new ones.

All under one roof with accommodation just 2 minutes' walk away!

Don't miss it!

Open to all BFS members, BFS conventions have a unique atmosphere with so much to offer. Booking opens on 1st January 2012 and we look forward to seeing you there!

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The British Flute Society Flute Competitions

When? 15 February 2012 10:00 - 17:00

Where? Regent Hall, The Salvation Army 275 Oxford Street London W1C 2DJ

There will be two competitions:

• BFS School Performer 2012
  For flute players under the age of 19 years
• BFS Young Artist 2012
  For flute players under the age of 25 years

 For full details about the competitions click here to download the competition leaflet.

NB: The competitions are often over-subscribed and applications will be received on a strictly first-come-first served basis. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

Closing date: 16 January 2012

Apply now

The competition is open to members of BFS. If you are a non-member you can take part by firstly joining BFS then submitting the competition form below.

Early booking is strongly advised and entries must be received by 16th January 2012.

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Summer Music at Woldingham 2012

When? 21 July 2012 11:00 - 27 July 2012 09:00

Where? Woldingham School, Surrey, UK

Summer Music at Woldingham 2012

Clare Southworth, Ian Clarke, Louise Matthew, Gary Woolf and Tim Carey.

For the last 20 years we have set the standard for flute summer schools...students from around the world  come to improve their skills by enjoying world-class tuition in a wonderfully friendly, non-competitive and supportive environment. Everyone can benefit from the course...come and be inspired. Visit event website (Opens in a new window)

Oxford Flute Summer School

When? 19 August 2012 00:00 - 24 August 2012 00:00

Where? Radley College, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

The flute course with an international reputation. We welcome players from around the world - enthusiastic amateurs, emerging young artists, late starters, professional players and teachers.

Individualised timetables enable full participation in all classes and ensembles.

Our team of teachers is second to none; Michael Cox, Kate Hill, Katherine Kemler. We await confirmation of another distinguised player!

Visit our website www.oxford-flutes.co.uk      For help with fees go to ofssbursaries.org

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Trevor Wye's International Flute Summer Course

When? 22 August 2012 09:00 - 30 August 2012 17:00

Where? Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1JP, England

The Course is open to all players, beginners, amateurs, professional players, teachers and music lovers alike. All are welcome!

During the course there will also be opportunities to work alongside with Patricia Morris, Rachel Brown, Julie Wright and with Juliet Edwards who is an experienced and versatile pianist. The week promises to be a valuable and enjoyable experience where you can improve your performing ability in a non-competitive environment!

In addition to solo performance, the course will also provide a rich spectrum of flute related activities: repair workshops, chamber music, flute choir, coaching and lots more. Rare flute artefacts will also be available. Find out more on the website! 

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Flute Frenzy!

When? 24 March 2012 10:00 - 18:00

Where? Education Centre, Winchester Cathedral, SO23 9LS

On 24th March we are holding a flute day unlike those that have been before. The day promises to be very helpful and inspiring for flautists of all standards and ages.  Grade 3+ are welcome from 10am - 4pm, tickets are £25.  A shorter afternoon session will run for beginners to grade 3 standard from 2pm - 4pm and will cost £10.  Come along for a flute frenzy with two of the UK’s leading flautists and educators, plus Europe’s Award-Winning largest supplier of flutes and flute music will be on-site with their specialist flute repairer and instrument maker.  Pick and choose from a selection of classes and have fun with your flute!

Paul Edmund-Davies established his international reputation as flautist and soloist in the twenty years that he was Principal Flute of the London Symphony Orchestra.  For the last ten years Paul has toured extensively, giving recitals, classes and performing concerti in America, Europe, Canada, Australasia, the Middle East and the Far East.  He has also edited several books of music and is currently working on editions of the complete flute works of the hitherto uncelebrated Giuseppe Rabboni.  His latest book, ‘The 28 Day Warm up Book for all Flautists … eventually!’ is now in its second edition.  Paul has performed on more than 50 film sound tracks, including classics such as Star Wars (episodes 1 and 2), Aliens, Braveheart, Harry Potter, Who framed Roger Rabbit? and Honey I shrunk the kids.  In January 2011 Paul was appointed as Principal Flute of English National Opera.  He will be discussing orchestral excerpts, film music, flute technique and taking flute choir sessions.

Sarah Newbold is a member of the Academy of St.Martin in-the-Fields and the New London Orchestra and formerly of both Welsh National Opera and the London Philharmonic. As a freelance player she works with most of the orchestras in Great Britain and regularly with the Philharmonia and London Symphony Orchestra.  Teaching plays an important part in Sarah's musical life, she has been a professor of flute at the Guildhall School since 1989 and in 2011 joined the staff at the RWCMD.  She is a regular coach for the National Youth Orchestra both for their open days and recently the main orchestra courses. Sarah is sought after as an adjudicator and examiner, regularly gives masterclasses and recitals in Britain and abroad.  She will be introducing you to body and flute work, playing the piccolo and taking flute choir sessions.

Ian McLauchlan studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and started making headjoints and repairing flutes in 1980.  Since then has established himself as one of the leading Flute Technicians in the UK, maintaining instruments belonging to many professional players. Ian will be talking about how to maintain your flute and carry out simple repairs, as well as explaining how to make a headjoint.

The finale at the end of the day will be when all the workshop participants perform a couple of pieces they have learnt.  This will take place at 5pm and all friends and family are invited. There will also be an opportunity to see Sarah and Paul performing.  Tickets are £5 unless you are attending the workshops.

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Teachers Day with Paul Harris

When? 22 April 2012 10:30 - 16:30

Where? Education Centre, Winchester Cathedral, SO23 9LS

On 22nd April we are holding a day dedicated to teachers.  Revitalise your teaching!  Teachers of all instruments are welcome, please bring an instrument with you (there is a piano available for pianists).

“Teaching music is one of the most important and stimulating of professions.  As teachers we can inspire, encourage and help our pupils to develop the ability to play or sing music independently and so give them a skill that can really enhance their lives”           - Paul Harris

After studies in clarinet at the Royal Academy of Music and in music education with Professor Keith Swanwick at the University of London, Paul has now established an international reputation as one of the UK’s leading educationalists.  He now has nearly six hundred publications to his name, mostly dealing with a vast array of music education.  His Music Teacher’s Companion won the UK’s MIA Best New Book award.  In addition he has written many works ranging from short education pieces to seven concertos, a ballet and a children’s opera.

Paul is an examiner and adjudicator and is frequently asked to take part in national events including the Chamber Music for Schools Competition, Music for Youth, the BBC Young Musician of the Year and he is a regular judge for Classic FMs teacher of the year.  Paul has also co-authored major new biographies of Sir Malcolm Arnold, Malcolm Williamson and Sir Richard Rodney Bennett and has been appointed Lecturer in the Principles of Education at the RAM, London. 

Paul’s innovative teaching techniques have found support all over the world and combine thoroughness, imagination and practicality.

The day will comprise of a deeper look into Paul’s innovative teaching techniques including simultaneous learning, plus plenty of ideas and advice on how to tackle the reluctant learner and motivate pupils onto the higher grades. 

The timetable will be:
10.30  Simultaneous Learning and creative teaching (part 1)
11.30  Break
12.00  Simultaneous Learning and creative teaching (part 2)
1.00    Lunch
2.00    Getting the best out of pupils
3.30    Break
4.00    Looking to the future

Jonathan Myall Music, Europe’s MIA winning supplier of sheet music will also be attending the event with a range of Paul’s publications for you to browse.  If there is anything specific you would like to purchase please contact them in advance and they can bring it for you, showroom@justflutes.com or 020 8662 8424.

Tickets are £25 and are available from Winchester Cathedral Box Office, 01962 857275, www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk.

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The British Flute Society Kent Presents - A Day With Karen Jones

When? 4 March 2012 10:30 - 14:00

Where? Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School, Southfields Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9UJ

The day will include two masterclasses and one promising student from each class will be chosen to play in the afternoon concert. Students wishing to perform must be at the level of Grade 7 or above and the classes will include hints on college entrance. Before applying, you should seek permission from your flute teacher and ask them to sign the form below. Please state the piece you would like to play, maximum length 5 minutes. Places to perform in the masterclass are limited to 10 overall and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. A full refund will be given in the unlikely event that we are unable to offer an applicant the opportunity to perform in the masterclass. The event is kindly sponsored by Jonathan Myall Music and there will be a flute shop at the event for browsing and buying.

Flutewise event for younger players:

Running alongside in the afternoon will be a Flutewise afternoon event for younger players of any grade with the option to attend the concert afterwards. See Flutewise website for details. www.flutewise.com

Closing date for entries to perform in masterclass:
12th February 2012

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BFS-RAM Premier Flautist Series: Samuel Coles

When? 12 February 2012 18:00 - 19:00

Where? Duke's Hall Royal Academy of Music Marylebone Road London NW1 5HT

One-hour recital, followed by a question-and-answer session.

• Ignaz Moscheles Grande Sonate Concertante, Op.44
• Franz Schubert Introduction and Variations on "Trockne Blumen"

Samuel Coles Flute

Andrew Brownell Piano

Ticket Information

Members of the BFS £10.00
Non-members £15.00
Students £5.00

Online Booking www.ram.ac.uk

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Mozart at St. John's, Smith Square

When? 16 February 2012 19:30 - 21:30

Where? St John's, Smith Square London SW1P 3HA

MOZART
Serenade No. 6 in D major, K. 239, 'Serenata Notturna' Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K. 314Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, 'Jupiter'

Anthony Robb - flute
Marios Papadopoulos - conductor
Oxford Philomusica

The Mayfair & St. James's Committee of Cancer Research UK host a concert of Mozart's music performed by Oxford Philomusica. Beginning with the affable Serenata Notturna, a charming but sophisticated piece of Tafelmusik, the programme moves on to Mozart's second Flute Concerto, performed by the highly-sought after British flautist and Principal Flute of Oxford Philomusica, Anthony Robb. The concert will conclude with that technical and emotional tour-de-force known as the ‘Jupiter’ Symphony. This concert is in aid of Cancer Research UK. Visit event website (Opens in a new window)

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W for Woodwind and X for Xylophone

When? 4 March 2012 16:00 - 21:00

Where? Turner Sims, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ

To celebrate the Cultural Olympiad we are taking part in BBC’s Music Nation.  Southampton will be hosting a Musical Alphabet with 24 hours of music across the city on 3rd and 4th March 2012, from ‘F’ for Flute Choir, ‘H’ for Hip Hop and ‘W’ for Woodwind there will be something for everyone.  As part of the grand finale at Turner Sims on Sunday 4th March Rob Buckland has composed a piece for percussion and saxophones.  This piece will be played during the ‘W’ for Woodwind and ‘X’ for Xylophone concert at 7pm which features the fantastic Equivox Trio (Rob Buckland - Saxes, Simone Rebello - Percussion, Peter Lawson - Piano) alongside Saxophony and Supersonic.

We are inviting all percussionists and saxophonists of any standard to participate in a workshop between 4pm and 6pm in order to perform the world premiere of the commission in the evening concert.  Saxophonists will get the chance to work alongside the composer and leading saxophone specialist, Rob Buckland, while percussionists will join Simone Rebello on an adventure through the piece.  All workshop participants are then allowed to watch the evening concert for free and are invited to join Rob, Simone, Saxophony and Supersonic on stage to perform the commission.  Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of something special!

Rob Buckland, Professor of Saxophone at the RNCM, is internationally acclaimed as one of the most distinctive and versatile saxophonists of his generation.  Appearing as a concerto and recital soloist Rob performs throughout the UK, Europe and Japan.  Uniquely in demand as both  a classical soloist and jazz artist, Rob also regularly works with The Apollo Sax Quartet, Sax Assault, the John Wilson Orchestra, Keith Nichol’s early jazz projects and can be heard performing on Film and TV soundtracks. In recent years, Rob has been heard in performance with Wayne Shorter, Elvis Costello and the Wombats.

Simone Rebello, Professor of Percussion at the RNCM, regularly performs with the internationally renowned BackBeat Percussion Quartet of which she is a founder member. The group tours extensively in Japan and America as well as Zimbabwe, the Cayman Islands and throughout Europe. Simone devises and presents concerts and workshops to children of all ages and works annually with Young World UK who produce concerts featuring large choirs (up to 8000 children) in UK arenas.  She is frequently asked to adjudicate at national and international brass and wind band competitions, percussion festivals and events for BBC Radio, and speaks regularly at events concerning performance skills, the development of concerts and workshops for children and general percussion topics.

MIA 2011 Winners of “Best Specialist Retailer” Jonathan Myall Woodwind are supporting the workshop and will be visiting with an array of instruments and accessories to try out, as well as music (including Rob’s compositions which are on the ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall syllabuses) for you to browse.

If you would like to attend the workshop please complete the booking form below and return to: Sarah Heard, 86a Lodge Road, Southampton, SO14 6RG, along with full payment (please note there is a £1 booking fee per ticket plus a 75p charge if you would like your order posted to you) Tickets are also available from the Winchester Cathedral Box Office (www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk / 01962 857275)

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Flutewise - Main Event 2012

When? 25 March 2012 13:00 - 17:00

Where? Cadogan Hall, Sloane Square, London

Flutewise presents
An event for young flute players plus evening concert
at the Cadogan Hall, London 
Sunday 25 March 2012 13.00 - 17.00
 
We've got an amazing line-up of professional players taking part in our event, including:
Ian Clarke, Gareth Davies, Richard Douglas, Andy Findon, Sandy Hay, Tim Kipling, Gareth McLearnon, Mike Mower, the Flutewise Apprentices. There will be workshops, playalongs, a flute choir and the Wrong Concert which will be directed by Abbie Burrows. Plus all your favourite flute shops will be there.
If you love playing the flute, you will love this event!
Visit www.flutewise.com for full details.
   
Ticket information

Cost: Flute players £15*  Observers £5 (seats in Gallery) Book now!
*This includes a free programme guide
You can book your place for the event either online or by downloading a booking form, completing it and sending it to Flutewise, 8/9 Beaconsfield Road, Portslade by Sea, East Sussex BN41 1XA



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Contemporary Flute Masters A Fundraising concert for Flutewise

When? 25 March 2012 19:00 - 21:00

Where? Cadogan Hall, Sloane Square, London

Contemporary Flute Masters
 at the Cadogan Hall, London
A Fundraising concert for Flutewise
Sunday 25 March,  7.00 pm
Tickets £25, £15 and £10 - Book now!
Flutewise is delighted to present an evening in the company of four of the UK’s greatest flute masters. Ian Clarke, Gareth Davies, Andy Findon and Mike Mower individually and together will perform an exciting and varied programme of flute repertoire alongside their own works, demonstrating the sheer exhilaration and versatility of the flute.
With pianist Aleksander Szram and percussionist Keith Fairbairn
More details about the programme and the performers can be found on www.flutewise.com
You can learn more about the performers by visiting their websites:

All profits to The Flutewise Trust.
Flutewise reserves the right to change dates, time, venue, artists appearing at any Flutewise event.

Tickets for the evening concert can be bought direct from the Cadogan Hall Box Office  or website. Tel 020 7730 4500 www.cadoganhall.com

The Flutewise Trust. Tel (0)1273 702367
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