Flute Society of Saint Louis http://www.flutesocietyofsaintlouis.org Providing resources & enrichment to flute players of all levels in the St. Louis area Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:46:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.flutesocietyofsaintlouis.org/2011/11/events/ http://www.flutesocietyofsaintlouis.org/2011/11/events/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:33:21 +0000 admin http://www.flutesocietyofsaintlouis.org/?p=344 View Full Details]]> Upcoming Events for the 2011-2012 Season

WINDFIRE: Flute & Percussion Spectacular Concert – FREE ADMISSION


Thursday, December 1st at 7:30 pm on the campus of Washington University

Goldberg Formal Lounge in the new Danforth University Center, 6475 Forsyth Blvd

Music of Nagasawa, Lou Harrison, Garreth Farr, Vivaldi, Bach, Barbara Kolb, Thea Musgrave

3rd Annual Trivia Night – February 2012

We are please to announce that our board members are in the process of planning our 3rd annual trivia night. Our previous trivia fundraiser was such a success that we have decided to plan another. Please keep checking our website for updates.

FLUTE DAY 2012 – Saturday, May 19, 2012 – Guest Artist: Dr. John McMurtery

We are pleased to announce that plans are underway for Flute Day 2012. Please check back on our website as we will keep all members informed of the details as they become finalized. Guest clinician for this event will be Dr. John McMurtery principal flute of the New York City Opera and president of the NY Flute Club.

Schedule of Events:

  • Flute Choir Concert
  • Flute Choir Reading Session
  • Middle School/High School Master Class with David Nischwitz
  • Young Artist Competition
    • College/Amateur
  • Composer Presentation
  • Audition Preparation Presentation
  • Auditioned Master Class with Dr. McMurtery
  • Guest Artist Recital

Members’ Concert – Saturday, June 9, 2012

Mark your calendars now for the last event scheduled for the 2011-2012 season. If you would like to perform on this concert, please contact Shelly Monier at slmonier@yahoo.com. This event will also include the drawing for this year’s quilt raffle. Don’t forget to buy your tickets.

]]> http://www.flutesocietyofsaintlouis.org/2011/11/events/feed/ 0 10 Steps for Comfortable Flute Playing http://www.flutesocietyofsaintlouis.org/2010/10/10-steps-for-comfortable-flute-playing/ http://www.flutesocietyofsaintlouis.org/2010/10/10-steps-for-comfortable-flute-playing/#comments Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:33:33 +0000 admin http://www.flutesocietyofsaintlouis.org.previewdns.com/?p=76 View Full Details]]> 10 Steps to Comfortable Flute Playing will give you practical ideas to help you play with more ease. Great for relieving neck and shoulder tension, improving tone, technique and enjoyment. It has easy-to-understand suggestions, photos and illustrations.  Buy it now digitally or buy the print version, with spiral binding — go to http://www.bachtobebop.comflutebook

]]> http://www.flutesocietyofsaintlouis.org/2010/10/10-steps-for-comfortable-flute-playing/feed/ 0 Music & More For Sale http://www.flutesocietyofsaintlouis.org/2010/10/music-more-for-sale/ http://www.flutesocietyofsaintlouis.org/2010/10/music-more-for-sale/#comments Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:32:03 +0000 admin http://www.flutesocietyofsaintlouis.org.previewdns.com/?p=74 View Full Details]]> For sale: 14k Gold Haynes Flute. For details please email Paul Taxman at pgspawn@sbcglobal.net.

For sale: Arista T model head serial number 319, sterling silver with 14k gold lip plate and riser, wonderful brilliant tone, great projection in the low register, and very quick response. Lovingly played for about a year and a half in Webster Symphony and many other performances including the Webster University concerto competition (winner). $2000. Paula Bernhardt, 618-559-6206 or paulab08@yahoo.com.

For sale: Tom Green head serial number 362-6-4, .016 sterling silver with 14k gold riser. Warm tone, fast response, and wonderfully consistent tone and projection throughout the registers. A great upgrade head for an advancing student or a midrange instrument.  $1000. Paula Bernhardt, 618-559-6206 or paulab08@yahoo.com.

For Sale: Miyazawa Head joint, Mz-5 heavy wall, sterling silver with platinum riser. This is a great head joint for flutists looking for a consistent, big sound with a rich color palette throughout all the registers. Also, provides a dark, responsive low register. Asking Price:  $1500.00. Contact Shelly Monier, 636-375-6205 or slmonier@yahoo.com.

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