Saturday, November 14, 2009
9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Highland United Methodist Church
1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh

The day's events include masterclasses, workshops, exhibits, & concerts. If you are interested in participating in the masterclass, please contact Emily Orr for additional information.

Guest artist Amy Porter is associate professor flute at the University of Michigan, where she received the 2006 Henry Russel Award for distinguished scholarship and teaching. Winner of several international competitions, including the Paris/Ville d'Avray International Flute Competition in France, the Kobe International Competition in Japan, and the NFA Young Artist Competition. Ms. Porter was also former associate principal flute of the Atlanta Symphony.

RAFA Flute Fair
Saturday, November 14
9:00 am to 5:15 pm
Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh
Admission Fee:  Free for RAFA members; $10 general admission

Schedule of Events

9:00 am           Registration & Exhibits open 
                        (Exhibits open 9-4)

9:30 – 11:30    Masterclass led by Amy Porter

11:30 – 12:30  Lunch ($5 suggested donation): sandwiches, veggies, fruit,
                        cookies, drink

12:30 – 1:30    Workshop: “Competitions:  Research, Repertoire & Rewards”
                        Amy Porter shares how you can fully prepare for and gain benefits
                        from participating in flute competitions.

1:45 – 2:45      Workshop: All District Band solos

                        High School: Quantz, Concerto in G, 3rd movement
                        Contact Mary Mitchell at marymitchell7@gmail.com to reserve a
                        performance slot in the high school class.

                        Middle School: Handel, Siciliana & Giga (from Sonata in F)
                        Contact Anna Wilson at annalw44@gmail.com to reserve a
                        performance slot in the middle school class

1:45 – 2:45      Workshop: “The Flutist’s Best Friends:
                                                  Persistence and Resilience”
                        Helen Spielman gives advice on how to endure discouraging times,
                        defeats, and criticism in order to follow your dreams.

2:45 – 3:45      Workshop: Teachers’ Panel Discussion (topics TBA)

4:00 – 5:15      Concert: Amy Porter (flute) & Nancy Whelan (piano)

                        Benjamin Godard,  Six Songs for Flute and Piano, arr. Amy Porter

                        Telemann,  Fantasia in D minor (solo flute)
 
                        Borne, Carmen Fantasy  

                                                        -----short break-----

                        Karg-Elert,  Sinfonische Kanzone
 
                        David Sampson, Undercurrents (solo flute) - written for Amy Porter
                                    world premiere! (composer plans to attend concert)

                        Christopher Caliendo, Sonata #3 - written for Amy Porter