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VOLUME XXXII, NO.W2 INTER 2007 THE LUTIST QUARTERLY THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE NATIONAL FLUTE ASSOCIATION, INC Table of CONTENTS THE FLUTIST QUARTERLY VOLUME XXXII, NO. 2 WINTER 2007 DEPARTMENTS 5 From the President 63 The Inner Flute 9 From the Editor 66 New Products 13 Letter to the Editor 69 From the 2007 Convention Program Chair 15 High Notes 70 Reviews 19 Across the Miles 78 NFA Office, Coordinators, 22 Student Spotlight Committee Chairs 27 Notes from Around the World 81 Index of Advertisers 30 FEATURES 30 André Jolivet’s Cinq Incantations and Ascèses by Sharon Winton Theatre, magic, and spiritual and religious ritual deeply influenced the writing of French composer André Jolivet; these elements are especially apparent in the works explored here. 40 Career Advice from Flute Professors in Higher Education by Christine Erlander Beard The journey from graduate school to gainful employment in academe can be long, complex, and at times disheartening. Avoid pitfalls, hone your strengths, and keep going. 46 Ecuadoran Mestizo Music for Flute and Piano by Sharon Levin The names of varying forms of Ecuadoran music, among them the alza, pasillo, and danzante, offer a glimpse into their rhythmic styles. 52 An Interview with Nestor Herszbaum by Rebecca Meador The seasoned freelance musician discusses his experiences and shares his insights 52 after auditioning for and playing his first season as principal flutist with the Kansas City Symphony. 59 Remembering Martha by Anne Welsbacher Friends and colleagues recall the multifaceted talents, passions, and affections of flutist and pianist Martha Rearick. Cover Photo: Courtesy Archives André Jolivet 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. ISSN 8756-8667 2006 National Flute Association, Inc. 46 22 nfaonline.org Winter 2007 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] President Alexa Still Sydney Conservatorium of Music Macquarie St. Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia 011 61 2 93511266 fax: 011 61 293511287 (attn: Alexa) [email protected] [email protected] Vice President Patti Adams 2840 Coliseum St. New Orleans, LA 70115 504-895-5908 [email protected] Immediate Past President Katherine Borst Jones 4635 Rutherford Rd. Powell, OH 43065 740-881-5008/614-292-4618 fax: 740-881-5252 [email protected] Secretary Carol Dale Department of Music University of Mississippi Scruggs Hall 131 Oxford, MS 38677 662-801-2978 [email protected] Treasurer Teresa Beaman Department of Music CSU, Fresno 2380 East Keats Ave. Fresno, CA 93740-8024 559-278-3975 [email protected] Assistant Secretary Lori Akins 5113 Glenaire Dr. Dublin, OH 43017-9479 614-766-1838 [email protected] BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert Aitken (2006–2008) 14 Maxwell Ave. Toronto, ON M5P 2B5 Canada 416-481-4967 fax: 416-481-0040 Zart Dombourian-Eby (2006–2008) 2515 10th Ave. W. Seattle, WA 98119 206-285-0206 [email protected] Amy Porter (2006–2008) 1647 Broadway Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-623-4853 [email protected] Joanna Bassett (2007–2009) 85 Maywood Ave. Rochester, NY 14618 585-383-0650 [email protected] Beth Chandler (2007–2009) 626 Sunrise Ave. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-574-3772 fax: 540-568-7819 [email protected] Hal Ott (2007–2009) Department of Music Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-963-1103 fax: 509-963-1239 [email protected] From the PRESIDENT am writing this before I become pres- Maria Stibelman (a lot of data and ident. This letter is one cog in the customer service), our convention Imassive wheel that is turned by our manager Madeline Neumann (those of wonderful publications director, Anne us who have had the pleasure of working Welsbacher. She works on this winter with Neumann on convention planning issue many months before you receive can begin to comprehend what she it, but she is at the mercy of myself and accomplishes) and our executive director, many other of our volunteers to supply text on time; the printers; and, of Phyllis Pemberton. Pemberton has been course, the U.S. mail’s bulk delivery looking after the organization’s interests service. for a very long time now. The way we are Alexa Still Did you catch the word “volunteers”? structured, with so many volunteers, we This year at the fabulous Pittsburgh rely heavily on her continuing guidance convention (wow!), I again heard a and overview. Finally, we pay for a interest could pay for some it. Any money comment referring to artists’ fees. This hardworking Web site professional, you give to the president’s appeal will go was a complimentary, well-intended Brian Covington. directly into the endowment and bring observation, probably the result of Everything else is accomplished by us that much closer. Please help! trying to figure out where membership one of you, one of our flute-loving Second item; if you haven’t been to or convention fees go. I found myself buddies—a volunteer. New Mexico, plan on coming to explaining one more time that no This winter, dear members, you will Albuquerque! If you have already flutists get paid. No artists, no officers, have received a letter from me asking experienced the Southwest, I know not even the program chairs and their for money. In the fine, time-honored you’ll already be making plans to attend assistants receive any money. The con- ways of nonprofit organizations, this the convention. This part of the U.S. is vention budget kicks into high gear with annual “ask” has become a tradition, distinctly beautiful, and Nancy Andrew the hiring of a professional orchestra—at but we really seriously do need your is going all out to make this convention union rates, of course. This opportunity help. We want to build this organization a suitably special event. I know she will to hear a concert of flute concertos is a into one that can commission great make sure you know about all of her highlight, but you’ll understand that works for the flute regularly; we want to plans. For now, I’d like to mention that convention fees barely cover anything continue our annual convention; we 2007 Lifetime Achievement Awardees beyond the orchestra. want our impressive library to be at Peter Lloyd and John Wion will be But back to the important point of this your disposal and even bigger; we want honored at the Lifetime Achievement letter: We volunteer. The NFA covers to provide a Web site that can be the go- Award Gala Dinner. (All proceeds of some of the small, office-type expenses, to source for up-to-date, flute-related the gala dinner also wind up in the but we all devote our skills on our own events and information, and we want endowment fund.) Come and share time. We all make this effort because more. We want membership in the NFA those special moments with us, and see we can and because we value this to be meaningful, providing great service New Mexico for yourself! organization. for all members. The officers always try There are some non-flutist profes- to make progress as quickly as possible sionals working for the NFA (thank without raising fees any more than we goodness!), and this expense is covered have to, but the budget’s bottom line by your membership fees. These people keeps staring at us: The most effective include the aforementioned Welsbacher, way we can do all of these things is by handling all of our publications getting our endowment to a significant (mammoth job), membership manager enough sum that the endowment’s —Alexa Still nfaonline.org Winter 2007 The Flutist Quarterly 5 Burkart instruments are at once beautifully hand-crafted works of art and ultimate performance tools for the flutist. Now the classic elegance of the professional flute and piccolo is enhanced by precision in parts and innovation in materials. 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