19191 flute cover.qxd:FQ-summer 2005.qxd 9/25/07 9:42 AM Page 1 VOLUME XXXIII , NO . 1 F ALL 2007 THE LUTI ST QUARTERLY THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE NATIONAL FLUTE ASSOCIATION , INC 19191 B flute 2-18.qxd:DausProfile.qxd 9/25/079:07AMPage2 QUALITY . SUPPORT . PROFESSIONALISM D clear articulation in all EC headjoint provides athroughout clean the and instrument andThe the tone quality is exceptional -Jeffrey Khaner, Principal flute, “ Philadelphia Orchestra I’ m thrilled with my YFL-874H. Y EPENDS ON K J AMAHA EFFREY . HANER VALUE registers 874H YFL . .” ©2007 Yamaha Corporation of America. All Rights Reserved. 19191 flute 2-18.qxd:DausProfile.qxd 9/25/07 9:07 AM Page 3 Table of CONTENTS THE FLUTIST QUARTERLY VOLUME XXXIII, N O. 1 F ALL 2007 DEPARTMENTS 5 From the Chair 61 From the Research Chair 9 From the Editor 62 NFA Office, Coordinators, Committee Chairs 13 High Notes 63 Technology 50 Student Spotlight 65 Passing Tones 53 Notes from Around the World 67 New Products 55 Across the Miles 70 Reviews 58 From the Development Director 81 Index of Advertisers FEATURES 16 16 Debussy, Painter of Sound and Image by Mimi Stillman The colorful Impressionism of artists Monet, Degas, Manet, and others readily can be heard—and played—in Claude Debussy’s musical works. Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements also influenced this visually oriented composer. 24 Frank Wess: Quintessential Jazz Flutist by Peter Westbrook When it comes to instigating, playing, and passing to future generations the great tradition of jazz flute music, Frank Wess just keeps going and going. When not playing, Wess composes and arranges. 28 The Musical Road Less Traveled by Helen Spielman Five flutists share information about the career choices they made and the successes they have found. They also offer advice for other flutists considering a nontraditional career in music. 34 Commissioned Works from the High School Soloist Competition: John Heiss’ Fantasia Appassionata, Episode IV by Ronda Benson Ford 24 Both Walt Disney and Beethoven inspired this 1994 work. The composer described his involvement in the premiere of his piece as one of the best experiences of his life. 42 Onward and Upward: The Ever-Evolving Career of Joshua Smith Interviewed by George Pope Already a well-seasoned orchestral principal flutist at age 38, Joshua Smith is exploring other ways to “reach out” beyond the orchestra into chamber music, festival appearances, masterclasses, and more. Cover: Courtesy Giraudon, Musee Marmottan, Paris, France/ The Bridgeman Art Library THE NATIONAL FLUTE ASSOCIATION 26951 R UETHER AVENUE , S UITE H SANTA CLARITA , CA 91351 FOUNDED NOVEMBER 18, 1972 IN ELKHART , I NDIANA 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 NFA, which reserves the right to refuse to print any advertisement. The NFA does not promote or endorse any products, companies, or artists referenced in the editorial content of The Flutist 42 Quarterly. SSN 8756-8667 © 2007 National Flute Association, Inc. 63 nfaonline.org Fall 2007 The Flutist Quarterly 3 19191 flute 2-18.qxd:DausProfile.qxd 9/25/07 9:07 AM Page 4 OFFICERS Founder, Honorary Life President Mark Thomas 824 Charter Pl. Charlotte, NC 28211-5660 phone/fax: 704-365-0369 [email protected] Chair of the Board Patti Adams 2840 Coliseum St. New Orleans, LA 70115 504-895-5908 [email protected] Vice Chair of the Board Leonard Garrison Lionel Hampton School of Music Music Room #206, University of Idaho Moscow, ID 83844-4015 208-885-6709 fax: 208-885-7254 [email protected] Secretary Lori Akins 5113 Glenaire Dr. Dublin, OH 43017-9479 614-766-1838 [email protected] Chair of the Finance Committee Teresa Beaman Department of Music CSU, Fresno 2380 E. Keats Ave. Fresno, CA 93740-8024 559-278-3975 [email protected] Assistant Secretary Shelley Collins Delta State University Dept. of Music, P.O. Box 3256 Cleveland, MS 38733 662-843-6341 [email protected] BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joanna Bassett (2006–2008) 85 Maywood Ave. Rochester, NY 14618 585-383-0650 [email protected] Bickford Brannen (2007–2009) 559 Pearl St. Reading, MA 01867-1142 781-910-3978 [email protected] Beth Chandler (2006–2008) 626 Sunrise Ave. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-574-3772 fax: 540-568-7819 [email protected] Robert Dick (2007–2009) 310 Clermont Ave. #3 Brooklyn, NY 11205 347-244-9373 [email protected], robertdick.net Christopher Krueger (2007–2009) 38 West Pomeroy Lane Amherst, MA 01002 413-256-4552 [email protected] Hal Ott (2006–2008) Department of Music Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-963-1103 fax: 509-963-1239 [email protected] 19191 flute 2-18.qxd:DausProfile.qxd 9/25/07 9:07 AM Page 5 From the CHAIR Many Cogs in a Great Organization lbuquerque was a really great tion officially opened, so we were able to place for the convention; full of discuss this at the annual general meeting Afriendly people, the facilities and at the town hall meeting. The elec - had a much more inviting and open tion process for the offices of secretary, feel than many venues we’ve been in, chair of the finance committee (formerly the artists were inspirational, and the known as treasurer), and chair of the programming was just fabulous! board of directors remains unchanged, Or at least I hear it was from simply but we voted to alter the election of board everyone I talked to, and the myriad members from an election of three from of people who thanked me for the a nominated six to a ratification of a slate convention during rides in the elevators. to fill that year’s vacancies. Alexa Still It is always lovely to be thanked, of The election process we have used has course, but the thank-you’s and kudos provided a steady stream of well-known for the convention must go to our professional players and teachers who summer, the remaining time of the board amazing program chair, Nancy have done admirable duty as board meetings was mostly spent getting neces - Andrew; our fabulous staff; and all of members, but also meant that someone sary issues like mission statements the convention volunteers! who wasn’t well known was unlikely to updated (fundamental to courting To be very honest, I didn’t get to hear be chosen. And, we didn’t make great sponsorship), confirming new job much; some of the first evening concert, friends in the three who weren’t chosen! descriptions and commitments for some of the second evening concert This change to a slate is intended to make board members (adopting the “give or whilst typing away on my laptop at the it more possible for board members to get” approach that non-profit arts boards back, and a bit of the concert prior to represent the diversity of our member - normally have), and brainstorming on the closing ceremonies. Because the full ship and for the NFA to benefit from how we can get professional develop - board has only met in the summers, it the best skills to be found amongst our ment help development to get the NFA’s has been very difficult to get through the membership. By offering a slate for budgets healthier in the long term. business required without meeting every ratification, the board’s nomination The NFA already runs a very tight day for many hours. Add the work that is committee can carefully consider what ship thanks to fastidious treasurers and done in meetings of subcommittees by sort of board expertise we need and be the great care our staff members have the board and executive committee, very selective. Over the next few years, exercised in monitoring our expenses and you’ll understand why these vol - this will be a little confusing as we shift over the years. We are proud of using unteers just don’t get to attend much from two-year terms to staggered three- our resources efficiently. However, this of the convention. year terms for the six board members, means there is no fat to trim, or spare Aside from essentially missing the but we are ready, now, to hear your change to funnel in a different direction, convention, it is a great honor to have thoughts about members who have the and we don’t want to cut back on the served the NFA with these colleagues. skills we need on the board. On the Web convention or any service for our We are all in this knowing that we are site, you will find a nomination button. members. So funding professional just small cogs in a great organization… Please use it! development help requires change. I an organization that has greatness At the midwinter meetings of the think we will soon have a good plan. For because of the ongoing contributions of executive committee, we decided to now, check the Web site for the latest so many individuals. The board worked hire a development professional (I news, and please share your views in the hard; it is of utmost importance to us all wrote about this in the spring issue). newly launched NFA forum! that the NFA continues to be the leading Then, we essentially got stuck, wary of In this issue, there is an article about organization for flutists! using endowment funds for what must the Lifetime Achievement Award winners The first big decision happened on the be termed an operating expense and Peter Lloyd and John Wion.