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VOLUMEXXXV , NO . 4 S UMMER 2 0 1 0 THE LUTI ST QUARTERLY Rudall, Rose & Carte: The art of the flute in Britain Claude Bolling at 80 The Flute Duets by W.F. Bach Illuminating Tradition: The 2010 NFA Convention THEOFFICIALMAGAZINEOFTHENATIONALFLUTEASSOCIATION, INC Dependability. Integrity. Innovation. You strive for perfection. So do we. Every Miyazawa is a fusion of time-tested traditional techniques and groundbreaking advancements, handcrafted to meet and exceed your highest expectations. Our exclusive Brögger System mechanism ensures ergonomic comfort and fast, balanced technique. Precision you can count on. Miyazawa. Your flute for life. “It is unusual to find an instrument with an extremely fast and reliable mechanism: one that holds its adjustments and that does not need constant care. My Miyazawa flute with Brögger System embodies these qualities. 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I love my Miyazawa!” — Tadeu Coelho www.miyazawa.com 800.967.6733 [email protected] Table of CONTENTS THE FLUTIST QUARTERLY VOLUME XXXV, NO.4 SUMMER 2010 DEPARTMENTS 5 From the Chair 65 NFA News 7 From the Editor 71 Notes from Around the World 10 High Notes 74 New Products 14 Flute Shots 75 From the 2011 Convention Program Chair 39 Across the Miles 42 Illuminating Tradition: 38th Annual 76 Reviews NFA Convention in Anaheim 88 NFA Office, Coordinators, 60 Contributors Committee Chairs 18 62 Student Spotlight: Brook Ferguson 93 Index of Advertisers FEATURES 18 Rudall, Rose & Carte: The art of the flute in Britain by Robert Bigio “It would be a difficult task to name a professional flute player in Great Britain who does not play on one of our instruments,” says a Rudall Carte catalog of the 1930s. This was no idle boast: for over a century virtually every professional flute player in Britain used one of their instruments. 26 Wilhelm Friedemann Bach’s Six Flute Duets: A Tercentennial Appreciation by Leonard Garrison In his brief overview of the life and times of this eldest son of J.S. Bach, born 300 years ago this year, the author offers background, musical analyses, and suggestions for performance. 34 Claude Bolling: A Living Legend Turns 80 by Pamela Sklar Duke Ellington’s “spiritual son” talks about his pleasure with the success of his collaboration 26 with Jean-Pierre Rampal, his musical influences, and his love of trains. 58 Optimistic Realist: 36 Years and Counting with the Indefatigable Gwen Powell by Patti Adams Gwen Powell has given her energy to the NFA since its second convention, only one of many reasons she has been honored with this year’s National Service Award. Anaheim, the home of the first and this year’s convention, plays a serendipitous role in Powell’s contributions as well. Cover image: Robert Bigio; carved ivory eight-keyed flute by Rudall & Rose, London, c. 1830. Helen Valenza Collection. Gold flute, Richard Carte’s 1867 Patent, by Rudall, Rose & Carte, London, c. 1868. Private collection, U.K. 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. 34 ISSN 8756-8667 © 2010 National Flute Association, Inc. 62 nfaonline.org Summer 2010 The Flutist Quarterly 3 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 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] Vice Chair of the Board Jonathan Keeble University of Illinois 1114 West Nevada St. Urbana, IL 61801 217-333-8142 [email protected] Secretary Sandra Saathoff 1515 223rd Pl. NE Sammamish, WA 98074 425-836-4758 [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 Francesca Arnone West Virginia University Division of Music P.O. BOX 6111 Morgantown, WV 26506-6111 304-293-4841 x3191 [email protected] BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kimberly Clark (2009–2011) 15202 Circling Hawk Ct. Houston, TX 77095 281-550-4275 [email protected] Daniel Dorff (2009–2012) 221 Meadowbrook Ave. Upper Darby, PA 19082 610-306-9480 [email protected] Adrianne Greenbaum (2008–2010) 58 Ridgeview Ave. Fairfield, CT 06825 203-374-0607 [email protected] www.klezmerflute.com Paul Taub (2008–2011) 1513 25th Ave. Seattle, WA 98122 206-328-5010 [email protected] Linda Toote (2009–2012) 55 Arlington St. Newton, MA 02458 617-964-3571 [email protected] Clifford Tretick (2008–2011) PO Box 1066 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 828-242-4489 [email protected] From the CHAIR Leonard Garrison am looking forward to seeing many gems. The current success of the NFA featuring Joseph Mariano, previously of you soon in Anaheim. Each NFA owes much to our National Service sold out, is again available. If you stop Iconvention reflects the current state Award recipient Gwen Powell, who has by the NFA booth during dedicated of the flute in its diverse glory, and served unstintingly as president, pro- exhibit hours on Friday and Saturday, Program Chair Cindy Ellis has served gram chair, library liaison, banquet you can meet the NFA board and me, up a delightful assortment of treats. The chair, and many other positions. She is learn about how the organization evening Gala Concerts include magnanimous, tireless, modest, and full works, and voice your opinions. Chamber Music with a Twist, which of humor. I am continually grateful to The Board will work intensively promises to redefine the medium, a Gwen, as my involvement in the organ- throughout the convention, meeting concert featuring Lifetime Achievement ization originated with her invitation to each morning. In the past couple of Award recipients Leone Buyse and serve as a competition coordinator. years, the pressure to work through a Fenwick Smith and their many accom- While you’re in the mood to eat, dizzying agenda has been relieved by plished students, the Saturday Gala reserve a ticket for the Flute Lover’s our monthly conference call meetings, Concerto Concert, and a Sunday finale Lunch on Friday with the always enter- which enable us to give ample consider- exploring the theme “Illumination.” taining Jim Walker and the new ation to many issues and to engage the Please join me at the Fundraising Teacher’s Breakfast on Saturday with Dinner Saturday evening honoring guest speaker Tadeu Coelho. board more actively. It is an honor and three of our greatest (reserve your place For the first time, convention attendees pleasure to work with such a great team by contacting the NFA office). Current from any state can receive professional with a broad spectrum of viewpoints. high standards of flute playing owe development credit through California Thinking beyond Anaheim, please much to Leone and Fenwick, who both State University at Fullerton. Please see mark your calendars for our convention led stellar careers in the Boston nfaonline.org for registration details. in Charlotte on August 11–14, 2011. Symphony and through their teaching Please support our exhibitors, who Send proposals to perform and present continue to produce leaders in the flute depend on your purchases in the exhib- to Program Chair Lisa Garner Santa by world. Both have enriched the solo and it hall. While there, visit the NFA booth October 1, 2010. chamber repertoire through commis- to check out our publications. The Happy fluting to all. sions and seeking out little known Historic Recording Series Volume 2 —Leonard Garrison nfaonline.org Summer 2010 The Flutist Quarterly 5 THE FLUTIST QUARTERLY Anne Welsbacher, Editor Erica Whitcombe, Copy Editor Christine Cleary, Amy Hamilton, Contributing Editors Lee Chivers, Masterclass Reporter Victoria Stehl, Art Director Steve DiLauro, Advertising Sales Representative Editorial Advisory Board John Bailey Professor of Flute University of Nebraska–Lincoln 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 Zart Dombourian-Eby Principal Piccolo Seattle Symphony Seattle, Washington Susan Goodfellow Associate Professor of Flute University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Amy Likar Flute, Piccolo, and Alexander Technique Oakland, California Betty Bang Mather Professor of Flute Emeritus University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Roger Mather Adjunct Professor of Flute (retired) University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Jerrold Pritchard Professor of Music Emeritus California State University–San Bernardino San Bernardino, California Eldred Spell Professor of Flute Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina Michael Stoune Associate Director of Graduate Studies, School of Music Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas Paul Taub Professor of Music, Cornish College of the Arts Flutist, Executive Director, Seattle Chamber Players Seattle, Washington Nancy Toff Music Historian New York, New York Michael Treister, MD Orthopaedic and Hand Surgeon Amateur Flutist Chicago, Illinois Brooks de Wetter-Smith James Gordon Hanes Distinguished Professor of Flute University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina Charles Wyatt Flutist, Writer Nashville, Tennessee Reviews Board Penelope Fischer Principal Flutist, Ann Arbor Symphony Member, Detroit Chamber Winds Ann Arbor, Michigan Patricia George Professor, Performer, Masterclass Teacher, Author Pocatello, Idaho Ruth Ann McClain Flutist and Studio Teacher Memphis, Tennessee John Wion Professor of Flute The Hartt School West Hartford, Connecticut National Flute Association, Inc, Staff Phyllis T.