VOLUMEXXXVII , NO . 3 S PRING 2 0 1 2 THE lut i st QUARTERLY Scales: An Incomplete Look at What Every Flutist Should Know Developing an Online Presence Michel Debost: Teaching Artistry Remembering Jack Wellbaum THEOFFICIALMAGAZINEOFTHENATIONALFLUTEASSOCIATION, INC Table of CONTENTSTHE FLUTIST QUARTERLY VOLUME XXXVII, NO. 3 SPRING 2012 DEPARTMENTS 5 From the Chair 64 From Your Convention Director 11 From the Editor 70 NFA News 14 High Notes 71 Notes from Around the World 30 Where Are They Now? 73 Passing Tones; (see also pages 60, 79, and 82) Remembering Jack Wellbaum 44 Masterclass Listings 78 Honor Roll of Donors to the NFA 49 Across the Miles 80 New Products 56 The Inner Flute 84 Reviews 59 From the Local Arrangements Chair 96 NFA Office, Coordinators, Committee Chairs 61 Rubies! Celebrating 40 Years of Artistry and Vision 100 Index of Advertisers 20 FEATURES 20 Scales: An Incomplete Look at What Every Flutist Should Know by Eldred Spell What’s in a scale? More to the point, what’s in “the Cooper scale”? This short primer on scale—and why every flutist needs to understand its importance—includes a heartfelt appeal for the open information-sharing that defined the character of the late Albert Cooper. 26 Michel Debost: Teaching Artistry by Martha Councell-Vargas Michel Debost, who retired from his position with the Orchestre de Paris and joined the faculty of Oberlin Conservatory in 1989, retired from that position in 2011. He speaks here with a former student about his long career, teaching, and the beauty of scales. 32 Developing an Online Presence to Enhance a Flute Career by Leonard Garrison Five flutists share insights and information about how they use online media to develop their careers, promote their work—and help the flute community as a whole. 38 When We Were Very Young: A Conversation with Emma Resmini and Zachary Kellogg 26 by Rebecca Johnson A “serious little girl” and a budding tap dancer started their performance careers while still in their single digits. By their preteen years they were performing on the national scene. At the 2011 convention in Charlotte, they talked about their music, their goals, and their pastimes. 66 The Elusive Goal of Simplicity: Bonita Boyd by Jonathan Keeble This 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient enjoyed a phenomenally fast rise in her career, turning down major offers before she was 20. Tempering it has been a long-simmering growth as an artist and teacher. THE NATIONAL FLUTE ASSOCIATION 26951 RUETHER AVENUE, SUITE H SANTA CLARITA, CA 91351 FOUNDED NOVEMBER 18, 1972, IN ELKHART, INDIANA This magazine is published quarterly by the National Flute Association, Inc., a nonprofit organization. The statements of writers and advertisers are not necessarily those of the National Flute Association, Inc., which reserves the right to refuse to print any advertisement. 32 ISSN 8756-8667 © 2012 National Flute Association, Inc. 38 nfaonline.org Spring 2012 The Flutist Quarterly 3 From the CHAIR Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, Donnie Osmond . Flutes? uring a dead-of-winter visit to about how different this space seems the sunshine-drenched venue of from our usual convention site. Dthe NFA’s 40th-anniversary con- Two days of meetings later, these vention in Las Vegas, I picked up a num- thoughts had been obliterated by the ber of interesting tidbits of information. splendor of Caesars. Never has the NFA Among them, I learned that an average hosted a convention in a hotel as grand, four-day conference (that is to say, a exciting, and stuffed with so many gathering of Other People whose food amenities. The sheer entertainment and beverage consumption habits are value offered—by Caesars Palace, in the Jonathan Keeble not shared by most NFA members at a city surrounding the hotel, and in the flute convention) results in such an beautiful geography a short drive extraordinarily high tab that I find away—makes this summer’s event a myself too embarrassed to even share the marvelous opportunity for our mem- specific number. I also learned the (cor- bers and their families to enjoy a relative) fact that while our peers at other thrilling vacation. conventions routinely lay waste to their When planning your flute vacation in host cities’ food reserves, our NFA mem- Las Vegas, I urge you to book your room bers fail to live up to these indulgence reservations at Caesars Palace, our host levels at our own conventions. hotel. You’ll get the best access possible It was this thought that persistently to all our convention activities; it’s like- tickled my mind as I wove my way ly you’ll unexpectedly run into old through Caesars Palace, where we soon friends in the elevators (or over a slot will regale the city with our music and machine); and finally—as our conven- our collective tendency to pursue it tion director explains in more detail from early morning until well into the wee hours. But even with our flutes in elsewhere in this issue—you’ll be sup- hand, can we possibly live up to the porting the concert space rental for all place that will house us for four packed, the NFA’s activities and helping to keep noisy days? our future convention fees low. Hallways flanked by fantastic restau- Despite my eased worries at the close rants, stunning faux-Romanic sculp- of my visit, I must confess to one, last, tures hanging from the walls, slot unresolved concern. So enticing are the machines carefully placed to entice even myriad distractions Caesars Palace the most hardened non-gambler: offers hotel patrons that I remain a little Caesars Palace is truly an amazing, worried that all our members will get exhilarating space. But as I walked, I sidetracked on their way to flute events. couldn’t help but consider the striking Based on past experiences, it’s unlikely incongruity of placing a flute conven- we’ll be eating and drinking much, but tion in the heart of an area renowned the prospect of seeing Donnie Osmond for its wild extravagance. Our members at the slot machines? certainly know how to enjoy a good That’s enough to stop me in my tracks. time, but persistent worries dogged me —Jonathan Keeble nfaonline.org Spring 2012 The Flutist Quarterly 5 Color a do C a se COMPANY Stylish products with contemporary functionality, CDRHFMDCENQSGDCHRBQHLHM@SHMFƦ@TSHRS our cases feature serling lining, straps, pockets and a variety of colors and sizes CAVALLARO for the nearest dealer visit www.coloradocase.com or call 800.340.0809 Join us for a concert celebrating the retirement of former Chicago Symphony Orchestra piccoloist Walfrid Kujala after 50 years as Professor of Flute at Northwestern University Guest artists: Mindy Kaufman (New York Philharmonic) Erinn Frechette (Charlotte Symphony) Lindsey Goodman (Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble) Robert Cronin (Atlanta Symphony) Zart Dombourian-Eby (Seattle Symphony) Jonathan Keeble (Professor of Flute, University of Illinois) a World Premiere performance commissioned in honor of Wally’s retirement: Monday, June 4, 2012 7:30 PM TAKING CHARGE, Pick Staiger Concert Hall trio for ute/piccolo, piano and percussion Bienen School of Music by Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois Joseph Schwantner OFFICERS Founder, Honorary Life President Mark Thomas 824 Charter Pl. Charlotte, NC 28211-5660 phone/fax: 704-365-0369 [email protected] markthomasflutist.com Chair of the Board Jonathan Keeble University of Illinois 1114 West Nevada St. Urbana, IL 61801 217-333-8142 [email protected] Vice Chair of the Board Beth Chandler James Madison University School of Music, MSC-7301 880 S. Main St. Harrisonburg, VA 22807 540-568-6836 (w); 540-574-3772 (h) Fax: 540-568-7819 [email protected] Secretary Joanna Cowan White 400 Crescent Dr. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 989-772-6175 [email protected] Chair of the Finance Committee Debbie MacMurray 4554 Leathers St. San Diego, CA 92117-3419 858-663-6389 Fax: 513-492-4580 [email protected] Assistant Secretary Lisa Garner Santa 3211 22nd St. Lubbock, TX 79410 806-780-3649 [email protected] BOARD OF DIRECTORS Daniel Dorff (2009–2012) 221 Meadowbrook Ave. Upper Darby, PA 19082 610-306-9480 [email protected] Sarah Jackson (2010–2013) 31 Martos Dr. South Pasadena, CA 91030 213-393-2223 [email protected] Catherine Miller (2011–2014) 1212 5th St Coralville, IA 52241 319-341-0042 [email protected] Alison Brown Sincoff (2011–2013) 155 Columbia Ave. 10167 Royalton Road Athens, Ohio 45701 740-593-1622 North Royalton, OH 44133 [email protected] (440) 237-9400 | (877) RMC-1964 Terri Sundberg (2011–2014) UNT College of Music www.professionalsuitebyrmc.com 1155 Union Circle #311367 Denton, TX 76203-5017 www.royaltonmusic.com 940-565-3756 [email protected] Linda Toote (2009–2012) 55 Arlington St. Newton, MA 02458 617-964-3571 [email protected] THE FLUTIST QUARTERLY Anne Welsbacher, Editor Erica Whitcombe, Copy Editor Dolores August, Christine Beard, Lee Chivers, Amy Hamilton, Contributing Editors Victoria Stehl, Art Director Marsha Jacobson, Advertising Sales Representative Editorial Advisory Board John Bailey Professor of Flute University of Nebraska–Lincoln L M Lincoln, Nebraska Leone Buyse Joseph and Ida Kirkland Mullen Professor of Flute Rice University Houston, Texas Michelle Cheramy Associate Professor of Music Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, Newfoundland Happy Zart Dombourian-Eby Principal Piccolo Seattle Symphony Seattle, Washington 40th Birthday Susan Goodfellow Associate Professor of Flute University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah National Flute Ellen Huntington Flutist, Lyrebird Ensemble Flute Instructor, Loyola University Chicago