FFA Program Book 2021
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FLORIDA FLUTE ASSOCIATION 45th Annual Members Convention Virtual, From Your Home! January 29, 30, & 31, 2021 In Memory of Karl Lütgens We were saddened and shocked to hear that one of our own, Karl Lütgens, passed away on Friday, May 15th, 2020. Karl was full of life, loved people and everyone who came in contact with him, loved him back. He had a brilliant smile and a very noticeable and unique haughty laugh. You always knew Karl was nearby, by that laugh. Karl was not one to blend in among the masses and not be noticed whether it was by his actions or how he dressed. He loved to be different which is why he was always unforgettable once you met him. Everyone wanted to be Karl's friend because he sincerely took interest in you and your own private life. He was a confidant and a brother to all who had a personal relationship with him. Karl was a graduate of The Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Boston University, and The University of Florida. Karl listed Michael Debost, Doriot Anthony Dwyer, Leone Buyse, and Sir James Galway as his principal teachers. He spent several summers as a fellow at The Tanglewood Music Center and was a member of the famed New World Symphony. He performed with the Florida Philharmonic, Cleveland Chamber Symphony and regional Orchestras in South Florida. Karl Lutgens served as treasurer, exhibits chair, and on the Board of Directors of The Florida Flute Association for many years. Karl's exuberance for life, for the flute and for his friends will be sorely missed. I can see Karl now, picking out his own angel gown and adding bling to it to stand out among all the other angels! Leaning up against a white marble pole, legs crossed, I'm sure he's waiting to strike up a conversation. We love you Karl. We will miss you and we will always have you in our hearts. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2021 OFFICERS AND BOARD ................................................. 4 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME ....................................................... 5 2021 CONVENTION COMMITTEES ......................................... 6 2021 EXHIBITORS ................................................................... 7 2021 FFA PROGRAM GUIDE ................................................... 8 WORKSHOP AND PRESENTATION DESCRIPTIONS ............. 9 HIGH SCHOOL MASTERCLASS ............................................ 13 ADVANCED MASTERCLASS #1 ............................................ 14 LORNA MCGHEE .................................................................... 15 HIGH SCHOOL YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION .................. 16 COLLEGE YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION .......................... 17 NANCY CLEW ELLER ARTIST COMPETITION & 2021 FFA VIRTUAL FLUTE CHOIR .................................................. 18 ADVANCED MASTERCLASS #2 ............................................ 20 SHARON BEZALY .................................................................. 21 FINAL CONCERT ................................................................... 22 2022 MASTERCLASS & COMPETITION REPERTOIRE ........ 23 FFA SCHOLARSHIPS ............................................................ 24 FLORIDA FLUTE ASSOCIATION HISTORY ........................... 25 HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION WINNERS ............................ 29 COLLEGE COMPETITION WINNERS .................................... 30 PAST PRESIDENTS & PROGRAM CHAIRS .......................... 31 2021 PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES ........................................ 32 BIOS OF FFA FOUNDING ADVISORS ................................... 40 SPECIAL THANKS ................................................................. 41 DONORS – 2020 FRIENDS .................................................... 42 2021 OFFICERS AND BOARD Executive Director Founding Members and Cindy Bruce Life Members Nancy Clew Eller Chair, Board of Directors Charles DeLaney* Tammy Phillips Sarah Baird Fouse* Martha Rearick* President Parker Taylor* Jessey Andris Life Members Vice-President Karl Barton Jeremy Benson Richard Dudley Marjorie Gilbert* Secretary Lindsay Hager Karen McLaughlin Large Grace Petree* Jean West Treasurer Karl Barton *Deceased Board of Directors Tammy Phillips, Chair Francesca Arnone Dylan King Tammy Roggen PRESIDENT’S WELCOME Welcome FFA Members! I am excited to extend a warm convention welcome on behalf of the Officers and Board of Directors of the Florida Flute Association to the forty-fifth annual convention. I am saddened that I will not be able to meet and greet all of you in person. However, I am incredibly thankful that we are able to provide an amazing virtual convention experience. I would be remiss if I failed to acknowledge the hardships so many of our members have endured this year. I can only hope that each of you has found a way to navigate these unprecedented circumstances that works best for your health and your family’s health. Thank you for including the Florida Flute Association and our convention in your life during these trying times. I'm certain that you will hear performances, masterclasses, and discussions that inspire you and give you some much needed positive vibes! Stephanie DiMauro has worked tirelessly to put together a diverse virtual program that will offer something for everyone. The worldwide flute community has adapted brilliantly to our “new normal” of virtual music experiences. The presenters and session organizers that you will see in January are proof that not even a pandemic can stop the creativity and ingenuity that continues to be present every year at our annual convention. Jeremy Benson has also been hard at work diligently overseeing all of the competitions. He was integral in the creation of our newest competition, the Nancy Clew Eller Competition. Jeremy flawlessly navigated the challenges that came with coordinating multiple virtual competitions. All of the applicants are extremely talented! You will not be disappointed with the performances you will hear. Our Technology Coordinator, Treasurer, and Exhibits Chair, Karl Barton, has had the most challenging task of all this year. We all owe him a tremendous amount of thanks for his unending dedication to ensure that all technological aspects of our convention function as smoothly as possible. Please thank Karl when you “see” him this weekend! Special thanks go to our special guests, Lorna McGhee and Sharon Bezaly. They are both so eager to share their flute wisdom during the Advanced Masterclasses on Saturday and Sunday. These classes will be extraordinary learning experiences not to be missed! Finally, our Chairman of the Board, Tammy Phillips has had the time-consuming task of gathering all of the necessary documents to put this fantastic digital program book together. I encourage you to take some time to click on each section and read the program notes, performer bios, and all of the FFA info for this year and next. Cheers to the 45th Annual Members Convention – Virtual Edition! Enjoy! Jessey Andris, President 2021 CONVENTION COMMITTEES Convention Program Chair College Young Artist Stephanie DiMauro Dylan King, chair Judges: Email Newsletter Paula Bekker Cindy Bruce Jonathan Berhhardt Karisa McKinney Exhibits Chair Karl Barton High School Young Artist Chelsea Owens, chair Gilbert Memorial Judges: Committee Susan McGinn Nancy Clew Eller Aaron Nottingham Monya Winzer Gilbert Stacy Owens Deborah Heller Jean West Advanced Masterclass Cassandra Flores-Everett, chair Masterclasses and Judges: Competitions Brittney Patterson Jeremy Benson Cristina Ballatori Steven Keith Scholarship Coordinators Deborah Heller, Gilbert High School Masterclass Memorial Endowment Fund Glenda Fegers, chair Karen Large, Emeritus Fund Judges: Steve Burnes Site Coordinator Marisa Dinino Karl Barton Janet Estep Webmaster Cindy Bruce Nancy Clew Eller Competition Jeremy Benson, chair Preliminary Judges: Heidi Alvarez Victoria DeLano Barbi Risken 2021 EXHIBITORS Brixton Publications Flute World 4311 Braemar Ave 29920 Orchard Lake Rd Lakeland, FL 33813 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 863-646-0961 248-855-0410 [email protected] [email protected] brixtonpublications com fluteworld.com Carolyn Nussbaum Music Co Flutistry Boston 625 Digital Dr #300 801A Tremont St Piano, TX 75075 Boston, MA 02118 972-985-2662 617-519-8966 [email protected] [email protected] flute4u.com flutistry.com Florida Flutes Keefe Piccolo Co 8136 N University Dr 54 Church St Tamarac, FL 33321 Winchester, MA 01890 954-722-3424 978-371-2454 [email protected] [email protected] floridaflutes.com keefepiccolo.com Flute Center of New York Miyazawa 307 7th Avenue #401 1214 5th St NY, NY10001 Coralville, IA 52241 212-307-9737 800-967-6733 [email protected] [email protected] flutes4sale.com miyazawa.com Flute Specialists Muramatsu America 606 S Rochester Road 915 South Main St Clawson, MI 48017 Royal Oak, MI 48067 248-589-9346 248-336-2323 [email protected] [email protected] flutespecialists com muramatsu-america.com Sankyo Flutes 1212 5th St , Coralville, IA 52241 888-686-0832 [email protected] sankyoflutes.com 2021 FFA PROGRAM GUIDE Times subject to change *Have a flute/piccolo/low flute and stand. All workshops will incorporate some participatory elements and/or Q&A session. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021 12:30-1:00 Flute Specialists Live! 1:00-1:30 Florida Flutes - FFA Perspectives - 45th Anniversary 2:00-2:45 Rhythmic Exploration (Rachel Mellis) 3:00-3:45 Diving Down Under the C (Paige Long) 4:00-4:45 LISTENING! (Eva Amsler) 5:00-5:45 Alexander Technique Thinking (Jenna Brixius) 6:00-6:45 String Articulation for Flutists (Brittney Patterson) 7:00-8:30