Bayview Music Festival
Bayview, MI

Set in beautiful Bay View, MI, as part of the Bay View Music Festival, PROJECT: The Camp is a week long intensive of exploration and music making.  The focus of The Camp is on Chamber Music, with an emphases on Ensemble, Improvisation, Composition, Memorization, Performance, and Extended Techniques.   Daily group classes, private lessons, jam sessions, and concerts are all part of a curriculum that will help enable you to play your instrument in any musical situation and in multiple different styles.  The camp will culminate in a blow out collaborative concert with PROJECT Trio!

PROJECT: The Camp has limited enrollment space to ensure the highest level of interaction between participants and the PROJECT Trio. Anyone can apply, regardless of experience or instrument. Must be 18 by the first day of camp.  Full and partial scholarships are available.

Click here for audition requirements and applications.

For all info about Bay View Music Festival, visit the website at www.bayviewfestival.org.

For more information, please write to us at project@whatisproject.org.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church
800 S. Military
Dearborn MI 48124

(click here for map).

Internationally known Nicola Mazzanti currently serves as Solo Piccolo of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra, just returning from a World Tour with Maestro Zubin Mehta. Mr. Mazzanti performs frequently as both a flute and piccolo soloist and in chamber ensembles in Italy and abroad. In his role as an advocate for the piccolo as a solo voice, Mr. Mazzanti has performed and presented master classes internationally for many flute associations, including the first International Piccolo Symposium in Omaha, Nebraska in 2007, the Austrian Flute Festival, Iowa Piccolo Intensive Workshop, and the G. Verdi school of Prato. Visit http://www.piccoloflute.it/English/home-english.html for information on Mr. Mazzanti’s current activities.

Concordia University
Ann Arbor, MI

Camp Dates: Monday, June 25 – Friday, June 29, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily
Kreft Center for the Arts

Download the 2012 Flute Camp Brochure.

The purpose of this camp is to provide an opportunity for the intermediate through advanced flutist to learn more about the flute; to improve one’s technique, practice habits, and musicianship; to make music with others in both flute ensembles and flute choirs; and to be inspired to reach new musical goals. This day camp will focus on flute techniques, expressive musicality, development of rhythmic skills, sight reading, and music theory and history as it relates to the flute.

Who can attend?

This camp is for the intermediate through advanced level flutist of any age with at least 2 years of playing experience. It is not for beginners. Flutists should have a minimum range of 2 1/2 octaves, be able to play 16th notes, and be familiar with a variety of articulation patterns.

Camp dates and times

Monday, June 25 to Friday, June 29, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost

There is an early registration discount.
Before May 25, 2012: $295
After May 25, 2012: $310

For a complete camp schedule and to download a flute camp brochure with registration info click here, or contact Professor Holly Clemans: clemah@cuaa.edu or Professor Matthew Wolf: wolfm@cuaa.edu or call 734-995-4616.

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
44575 Garfield Rd
Clinton Twp, MI 48038

Designed to attract talented and enthusiastic middle school and high school flute players, this intensive, week-long program emphasizes the importance of technique, proper breathing and practice routines as well as repertoire and study materials. The program also includes information on music and instrument resources, and what the “flute world” is all about. A professional symphony orchestra flutists will teach techniques and skills that are unique to the flute using their expertise and experience to give young flutists information that goes beyond what they learn in band class.  The workshop is led by Dennis Carter, Principal Flutist with the Dearborn Symphony, Fisher/Masonic Theater Orchestra of Detroit, Warren Symphony and Orchestra Canton.  He also has extensive teaching experience with Henry Ford Community College, Southfield Public Schools and the Sphinx Preparatory Institute.  The Flute Workshop culminates with a recital in the Macomb Center’s intimate Stage II.

AREAS OF STUDY

• Warm up exercises and practice routines
• Breathing
• Embouchure
• Technique
• Repertoire and study materials
• Recordings and resources

The schedule for the week is as follows:

Monday-Friday:
9am – 12pm: Grades 6-8
1pm – 4pm: Grades 9-12

YOUR REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:

• Tuition – each participant will receive group instruction and performance rehearsal daily.
• Camp t-shirt
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs are awarded for non-degree credit, self-improvement, personal development and skill upgrade programs. Transcripts may be requested listing workshops completed.

Snacks, pop and water are available for purchase during all workshops. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks, lunch and beverage.

WORKSHOP PRESENTERS

Dennis Carter, Director

For more information about these workshops contact Education & Enrichment at 586.286.2044 or e-mailReesM@macomb.edu.

University of Michigan School of Music
Ann Arbor, MI

Please come and visit Ann Arbor, Saturday – Tuesday June 2-5 to work with beloved flutist Paula Robison along with Professor of Theater (movement) Jerry Schwiebert, flutist and yoga teacher Laura Dwyer, and me  in this very unique learning environment we call Anatomy of Sound. We are calling the amateur, professional, teacher, professor, student and lovers of the flute to come and learn for four days. If you seek inspiration and awareness of the body and the creative process in music we will see you in A2! It’s our 10th  Anniversary! It’s going to be a great time so come for a single day or come for four.

Congregation Shaarey Zedek
27235 Bell Rd.
Southfield, MI 48034

Featured artists
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Jeffery Zook, solo piccolo

Program
VIVALDI Piccolo Concerto
HAYDN Symphony No. 67
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

Tickets
Visit www.dso.org for details.

Seligman Performing Arts Center
22305 West 13 Mile Road
Beverly Hills, MI

SPECIAL TICKET DISCOUNT AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN FLUTE ASSOCIATION

Les Amies is the collaboration of three well established and highly esteemed artists: internationally renowned flutist Carol Wincenc with New York Philharmonic principal players Nancy Allen, harp, and Cynthia Phelps, viola. As the name “Les Amies” suggests, the three artists are long-time colleagues; their new collaboration provides a unique opportunity to bring to audiences the color and beauty of the unusual trio combination of flute, viola and harp.

Program

Ibert:     Deux Interludes for Flute, Viola and Harp
Entr’acte for Flute and Harp
Bach:     Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020 (arranged for flute and harp)
Ravel:    Sonatine (arranged for flute, viola and harp)
Andrea Clearfield:
… And low to the lake falls home
Faure:    Impromptu for Harp in D-flat major, Op. 86
Romance for Viola and Harp, Op. 69
Morceau de Concert for Flute and Harp
Debussy: Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp   

Pre-Concert Talk

Nancy Allen, Cynthia Phelps and Carol Wincenc will introduce their program in a Pre-Concert Talk from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Pre-Concert Talks are open to ticket holders free of charge.

Discounted Tickets 

Tickets are normally $43 to $75; students $25.  Members of the Southeast Michigan Flute Association may receive a 50% discount by mentioning the SEMFA when ordering by phone at 248-855-6070, or by entering the discount code “SEMFA” when ordering online at www.ComeHearCMSD.org.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

2824 Whitewood
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Explore the modern side of the flute with Brandy Hudelson. This workshop will teach students the necessary skills to find, research, study and perform contemporary flute literature. Each morning will begin with tone exercises based on extended techniques and quarter tone scales, followed by discussion and study of the standard contemporary flute repertoire. The afternoon session will consist of masterclass for the performers in the class followed by exploring various texts on contemporary flute, an exploration of lesser known and cutting edge new music and how to stay up to date with the contemporary flute world. Vegetarian lunch will be provided each day. Please notify Brandy Hudelson of any food allergies when you register. Students will also receive free admission to Brandy Hudelson’s contemporary flute recital Thursday evening.

Cost:
Performers (6 slots): $350
Participants (4 slots): $275

Please rsvp and send your check to reserve your space! Email brandy.hudelson@gmail.com with any questions!

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2824 Whitewood
Ann Arbor, MI

Please join Brandy Hudelson for a workshop that focuses on the 3rd Beat from Greg Pattillo’s 3 Beats for Beatbox Flute! We will review the first two beats and spend the bulk of our time on the 3rd beat. There will also be the opportunity for 2 students to perform in masterclass.

Register by Feb 7th for the early bird price!

Cost before 2/7: $30
Cost after 2/8 or at the door: $35

Please rsvp and send your check to reserve your space! Email brandy.hudelson@gmail.com with any questions!

2:00 pm –  4:00 pm

2824 Whitewood
Ann Arbor, MI

Please join Brandy Hudelson for a workshop that focuses on the 2nd Beat from Greg Pattillo’s 3 Beats for Beatbox Flute! We will review the first beat and spend the bulk of our time on the 2nd beat. There will also be the opportunity for 2 students to perform in masterclass.

Register by January 17th for the early bird price!

Cost before 1/17: $30
Cost after 1/18 or at the door: $35

Please rsvp and send your check to reserve your space! Email brandy.hudelson@gmail.com with any questions!

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Alexander Recital Hall
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Marianne Gedigian, Professor of Flute at the University of Texas at Austin and former member of the Boston Symphony, presents a recital and masterclass.  Event is free and open to the public.

High School division class 11:30 – 12:45
Recital with Sharon Sparrow, Jeffery Zook, and Oakland University clarinet faculty 1:00 – 2:00
Detroit Flute Connection Masterclass 2:00 – 4:30

Oakland University
Rochester, MI

In conjunction with Oakland University’s Woodwind Day on January 7, 2012, Sharon Sparrow and Jeff Zook are excited to present a masterclass as part of the Detroit Flute Connection series! Founded in fall 2002, Detroit Flute Connection masterclasses offer a non-competitive and inspiring environment for flutists of all ages. Ms. Sparrow and Mr. Zook bring their experience, humor, and musical ideas to flutists of all backgrounds and levels.

Big Beaver United Methodist Church
3753 John R Road
Troy, MI 48083

Hot Jammin’ Java, -an evening of hot coffee and sizzling music.

The Family Center will be transformed into a cozy, candlelit coffeehouse, offering a variety of beverages and homemade desserts.  January’s premiere event will feature 2 outstanding musical acts:

- The smooth sound of Claude Bolling’s “Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano” performed by a flute, piano, bass, and percussion trio.  Featuring:  Kasey Martin, Flute, Nancy Shelton, piano, Andrew Taylor, String Bass; and Jim Kremer, percussion.

- Joel Palmer, a Detroit area singer/songwriter and guitarist, whose easy style entertains crowds with a variety of swing, blues, and folk music.

Admission tickets ($5) available for purchase Sunday mornings in January or at the door the evening of the performance.  Hot Jammin’ Java Coffeehouse will serve $2 bottomless cups of coffee.  Other drinks and desserts will also be available for purchase

***All proceeds will support The Force Youth Group’s 2012 mission trip.***

Trinity Lutheran Church
Corner of M59 (Hall Road) and Van Dyke
Utica, MI

Festive Christmas concert benefitting women’s shelters in Macomb and Oakland counties. Featuring Barbara Ogar and Wendy Cleland on flute, the Light Metal Band brass quintet, the Lemke Trio, the Christ Lutheran Church children’s choir, Barbara Ogar’s student flute choir, and others!

Please bring a donation for an “essentials” basket (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.). Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children

Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202

Violinist Kyoko Kashiwagi, flutist Vana Staples, and pianist Angelina Pashmakova perform Bach’s Musical Offering, a collection of canons and fugues based on a theme given to him by Frederick II of Prussia, and LUdwig van Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 8 in G major.

Performances

Seatings begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. with concerts beginning at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., respectively. Seat assignments are based on the date tickets are purchased. Tables for two may be requested, but availability is limited. When such tables are not available, small groups will be seated together at large tables. Performances are approximately one hour long and not intended for children younger than seven years of age.

Tickets may be purchased online at tickets.dia.org. You may also order by calling the Box Office at 313.833.4005 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday.

University of Toledo Center for the Arts Recital Hall
Corner of Towerview Blvd and Campus Drive W
Toledo, OH

A rare opportunity to experience the playing and teaching of British flutist William Bennett! One of the foremost musical artists performing today, William Bennett has raised the profile of the flute to that of an instrument capable of a wide range of tonal colours, dynamics, and expression, giving it the depth, dignity, and grandeur of the voice or a string instrument.He studied in London with Geoffrey Gilbert, and in France with Jean-Pierre Rampal and Marcel Moyse. He has been principal flute in many orchestras including the London Symphony, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and the English Chamber Orchestra.

Applicants wishing to perform in the William Bennett masterclass must submit an application, recording and $20 application fee. If selected, the $20 will be applied toward the $100 masterclass fee.  For application form and details, click here.

Pay application fee online:

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Grosse Pointe Woods
20475 Sunningdale, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
15801 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI

The Dearborn Symphony Orchestra welcomes flute soloist Dennis Carter.

Carl Maria von Weber – Invitation to the Dance
Anthony Iannaccone – Dancing on Vesuvius
John Corigliano – Voyage for Flute and Strings
Antonin Dvorak – Slavonic Dances
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”

Visit www.dearbornsymphony.org for details and tickets.

Ferndale United Methodist Church
22331 Woodward Ave
Ferndale, MI 48220

Sponsored by Flute Specialists, Inc.

IN STERIO is a rare blending of sounds from flutists and Miyazawa Artists Shivhan Dohse and Erica Peel.  For more information about this exciting group, check out their website.

They will be presenting a one-hour concert followed by a workshop for flutists.  The concert is free for SEMFA members.  Remember the membership year runs from January 1st to December 31st. If you have not paid dues since January, please remember to renew your membership! For information about membership, or to renew, click here.

Pre-registration ticket prices:

Pre-registration is now closed. Please purchase your tickets at the door!

Tickets at the door:
Members, concert: FREE
Members, workshop: $12
Non-members, concert: $12
Non-members, workshop: $12

Kerrytown Concert House
415 N. 4th Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Please join the Aurea Silva Trio on October 26th at 8pm at Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor for an eclectic evening of chamber music! Our concert on October 26 presents music that transcends several musical eras and nationalities, ranging from the operatic Donizetti to the spirited Chick Corea, and closes with an brooding, esoteric masterwork of Harald Genzmer. Additionally, the evening will feature the world premiere of “Variations,” from University of Michigan alumnus Ezra Donner, a solo performance by bassoonist Gareth Thomas, and Brandy Hudelson performing the Michigan premiere of Greg Pattillo’s “Three Beats for Beatbox Flute”. Don’t miss it!

Tickets are $10.  Go to kerrytownconcerthouse.com to purchase tickets in advance.