program schedule for the 47th annual national flute

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Cherish the Ladies with Joanie Madden Peter Verhoyen

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Program Schedule for the 47th Annual National Flute Association Convention

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Welcome to the 47th Annual National Flute Association Convention

August 1–4, 2019Wednesday, July 31, 2019PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS

8 a.m.–10 p.m. General Warm Up Room General warm up room available to all

attendees, as needed, without assignment or reservation.

9 a.m.–9 p.m. Exhibitor Registration Open Exhibitor registration and badge pick-up.

3–9 p.m. Information Desk Open Attendants available to give directions to

convention events and answer questions.

3–9 p.m. Attendee Registration Open Registration open for all attendees.

3–11 p.m. Instrument Security Room Complimentary secure instrument storage

will be available Wednesday 3–11 p.m.

4–5:30 p.m. Great Salt Lake Flute Orchestra Rehearsal John Bailey conducts. Participating

flutists must have completed advance registration and must commit to two rehearsals, warm-up, and the concert.

5–10 p.m. Young Artist Competition Quarterfinals Fifteen contestants perform unaccom-

panied works for judges. Six will then advance to the semifinal round.

7–8 p.m. Welcome Orientation Hosted by 2019 Assistant Program Chair

Kate Henry and 2020 Assistant Program Chair Vanessa Fourla.

8–10 p.m. Great Salt Lake Flute Orchestra Rehearsal See 4 p.m. listing for details.

Thursday, August 1, 2019All Day Instrument Security Room Complimentary, secure instrument storage

is available through Sunday at 11:00 p.m.

8 a.m.–6 p.m. Information Desk Open Attendants available to give directions to


8 a.m.–6 p.m. Attendee Registration Open Registration open for all attendees.

8 a.m.–6 p.m. Exhibitor Registration Open Registration and badge pick-up for

exhibitors.



8–8:45 a.m. Great Salt Lake Flute Orchestra Warm Up

9–10 a.m. Annual Meeting and Opening Orchestra Concert Join NFA President Joanna Bassett in the

official opening of the 2019 Convention! Followed by a performance of the Great Salt Lake Flute Orchestra.

10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Visit the convention’s famously vibrant

exhibit hall, featuring companies offering a wide variety of flutes, music, and flute-related merchandise.

10–10:25 a.m. Exhibitor Showcase: Drelinger Headjoint Company. Headjoint Buying Guide Important features and services to

consider before buying a headjoint and information on how to pretest a head-joint you are considering for purchase. Sanford Drelinger, owner/founder.

Ali Ryerson PROJECT Trio

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10–11 a.m. Performance Health Care Committee in the Exhibit Hall “The Doctor is IN” with Chip Shelton,

DDS, available to answer your dental-facio questions and concerns. Booth 616.

10–11 a.m. Money Matters: Make it, save it, organize it Creating your own career is possible

when you know how to generate and manage money. Join Katherine Emeneth for an essential money session designed to help you navigate your career from today forward.

10:15–11:30 a.m. Striking the Right Chord: Crafting Dynamic Flute Choir Arrangements In this interactive session, flute choir

composers and arrangers will discuss considerations and solutions to common pitfalls when arranging music for flute ensembles. Participants are encouraged to bring ideas and scores-in-progress! Panelists are Nicole Chamberlain, Matt Johnston, Daniel Kessner, Ricky Lombardo, and Phyllis Avidan Louke.

10:15–11:30 a.m. Chamber Music Summit 1 Start your convention with a mixed

chamber music program featuring the BETA Quartet, Ballif Duo, the Capstone Trio, Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington with Adam Larison, and the Madera Winds.

10:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m. High School Soloist Competition Final Round Eight finalists perform for judges.

10:30–11:30 a.m. Fresh Voices Works by living composers are celebrated

with performances by Mary Karen Clardy, Mariana Gariazzo with Sophia Tegart, Dan Parasky, Nicole Riner, and the Pitts-burgh Professional Flute Orchestra.

11–11:45 a.m. Pedagogy through Chamber Music: Suzuki Flute and Harp Teachers Artamisha Farnsworth and

Nancy Wood present their student chamber music project placing Suzuki flute and harp students into duos and other small ensembles. Current students will perform chamber repertoire.

11 a.m.–12 p.m. Pedagogy Committee in the Exhibit Hall Members of the Pedagogy Committee

will offer “How to teach” sessions for teachers of all levels. Helen Blackburn—Tone/Embouchure. Booth 616.

11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Jazz Summit Artistry in jazz is honored with perfor-

mances by Carla Campopiano, Shivhan Dohse Morton, Kimberly Helton, Ali Ryerson, Carol Shansky, and Nancy Stagnitta.

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Happy Birthday, Severino! This presentation discusses the life

and work of the iconic Italian flutist Severino Gazzelloni (1919–1992). Harvey Sollberger presents an intro-duction to his new English translation of Gazzelloni’s autobiography and recorded performances by Gazzelloni. Testimonials from former students and colleagues will also be featured. Spon-sored by the NFA Special Publications Committee. John Bailey, moderator.

12–1:15 p.m. Submerged Featuring Miguel del Aguila’s new piece

Submerged, performed by the Hat Trick Trio, this concert also features music by low flutes and other instruments. With April Clayton, Kelly DeVany, Rebecca Powell Garfield, Katherine Kemler, Wendy Stern and Kathleen Nester, the Contraband Ensemble, and the Low Flutes Committee and Friends.

George Pope Mihoko Watanabe Amy Likar

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Katherine Kemler Erika Boysen Mindy Kaufmann

12–1:15 p.m. Thursday Flute Choir Lobby Concert Come to the South Lobby to hear

Flautissimo, conducted by Lorinda Atwater, and the BYU-Idaho Flute Ensemble, conducted by Nadine Luke.

12:15–1:15 p.m. Movement Analysis for Peak Performance In this shared session, Simone Maurer will

explore how Laban Movement Analysis can enhance your flute playing and teaching by observing, interpreting, and improving a flutist’s body posture and movement. Samuel Hood will present the Flutist’s MAPP, a pedagogical method inspired by Dalcroze Eurythmics.

12:30–1:30 p.m. Free Solo Flute Family This engaging program of unaccompanied

repertoire will feature Daniel Kessner, Jennifer Lau, John McMurtery, Kristen Stoner, and Kathryn Thomas Umble.

12:30–3 p.m. Piccolo Orchestral Audition Masterclass Competition with Peter

Verhoyen Antwerp Symphony Orchestra Princi-

pal Piccoloist Peter Verhoyen teaches the competition’ winners.

1–2 p.m. Pedagogy Committee in the Exhibit Hall Members of the Pedagogy Committee

will offer “How to teach” sessions for teachers of all levels. Korinne Smith—Dynamics/Musicality. Booth 616.

1–2:30 p.m. Wonder Women: Celebrating Our Strength Through Music Come hear music emphasizing the beauty

and power of women’s voices, celebrating the works of female composers. Per-formed by Cristina Ballatori, Erika Boy-sen, Brook Ferguson, Mindy Kaufmann, Virginia Broffitt Kunzer, Naomi Seidman, Naomi Senzer, Lindsay Leach-Sparks, Kelly Sulick, and Audra Ziegel.

1:30–3 p.m. Flute Composing Speakeasy In the spirit of Katherine Hoover’s

contributions, this NFA composer workshop will guide flutists into creating their own music. Composers Nicole Chamberlain, Valerie Coleman, and Amanda Harberg will lead a two-part event including a masterclass on their own music followed by a workshop designed to encourage aspiring flutist- composers, who will have a chance to perform their works for feedback from the composers.

1:45–3 p.m. Enchanting Duos and Trios This solo and chamber music program

will include performances by Sami Junnonen and woodwind trios featuring Nicole Molumby and Mihoko Watanabe.

2–3 p.m. Flute Choir Showcase 1 This flute choir event will feature the

Song of the Angels Flute Orchestra, conducted by Charles Fernandez, and the UNLV Flute Ensemble, conducted by Jennifer Grim.

2–3 p.m. Graduate Research Competition Winner Lectures 2019 winners present their research

and findings. Elsa Nichols and James Thompson will share their projects and inspire your future research.

2–3 p.m. The Journey to Inclusion This panel will address the forms of

exclusion that occur in work and educa-tional settings and explore strategies for increasing the success of all members of the flute community. Panelists are Brian Dunbar, Eileen Grycky, Jeiran Hasan, William Linthicum Blackhorse, and Catherine Ramirez. Moderated by Caen Thomason-Redus and James Miller.




will offer “How to Teach” sessions for teachers of all levels. Cassandra Eisen-reich—Rhythm. Booth 616.

3–4 p.m. Visit the Exhibit Hall

3–4 p.m. Performance Health Care Committee in the Exhibit Hall “Wellness for Flutists” offers advice by

life coach, yoga instructor, and enrich-ment educator Sue Hurwitz. Booth 616.

4–5 p.m. Career and Artistic Development Committee in the Exhibit Hall Resume need a reboot? Visit our booth

or sign up in advance for a 20-minute meeting on career info, interview advice, or review of cover letters, resumes, and CVs. Hilary Abigana. Booth 616.

4–5 p.m. Tomorrowland: Commissioning the Future of Flute Literature This lecture-recital combines perfor-

mances of newly commissioned works with a discussion of commissioning new works. Co-hosted by Timothy Hagen and Benjamin Smolen.

4–5 p.m. Transforming Artistry: The Legacy of Joachim Andersen Kyle Dzapo presents her new film about

Joachim Andersen and joins Dianne Frazer and John Thorne in performances of some of his unknown treasures.

4–5 p.m. Project Trio Jam Session Come join Project Trio in an open

session. Bring your flute and plan to improvise!

4–5:15 p.m. Bach to the Future Leighann Daihl Ragusa explains the

what, why, and where of ornamentation.

Then, Philip Snyder introduces a simple guide to setting up electronic gear on a budget for the tech beginner.

4–5:30 p.m. High School Masterclass with George Pope Three alternates from the High School

Soloist Competition perform in a masterclass for George Pope.

5–6 p.m. Thursday Headliner Concert Baroque flutist Na’ama Lion plays music

by Bon de Venzia, Jacquette de la Guerre, and Blaker and Stephanie Jutt high-lights her most recent South American recording project with works by Turina, Granados, and Ginastera.

5:30–6:30 p.m. Emerson DeFord Tribute Lifetime Achievement Award recipi-

ent Emerson DeFord will be honored for his contributions to flutemaking and the flute industry. Coordinated by Gemeinhardt’s David Pirtle and Jennifer Baunoch.

5:30–6:30 p.m. Utah Symphony Flute Section in Recital The flute section of the Utah Symphony

will perform a recital of varied works, featuring solo performances by each of the three members—Mercedes Smith, Lisa Byrnes, and Caitlyn Valovick-Moore—and two trios.

5:45–6:30 p.m. 100 Years of the New York Flute Club The club will celebrate its centennial in the

2019–20 season. The club’s president and archivist, flute historian Nancy Toff, will survey its rich history, with performances by longtime members.

5:45–7:30 p.m. Myrna Brown Dine-Around Nothing transforms strangers into

friends quite like sharing a meal. Meet at the NFA Registration Desk.

Discovery Trio with Gemma Goday, featured in Saturday’s Baroque and Breakout. Lisa Byrnes



Lisa Byrnes John Thorne Michael Williams Kyle Dzapo

7–7:45 p.m. Pre-Gala Lobby Concert Fairbanks Flutists perform “Frozen

Flutes: Music of the Circumpolar North” in Abravanel Hall’s lobby, with music from Alaska, Scandinavia, and Canada depicting snow, forests, and folk music. Conducted by Dorli McWayne.

8–10 p.m. Thursday Gala Concert Finish your day with a party! Thursday’s evening concert will open with the

lively Irish band Cherish the Ladies. Gergely Ittzés will perform his own composition, A Most International Flute Festival, and New York City jazz flutist Christian Artmann and his quartet will close the concert.

10:30 p.m.–12 a.m. Cabaret: Joanie Madden and Cherish the Ladies After their gala concert performance,

Joanie Madden and Cherish the Ladies will move to the late-night event. The Irish-American female group provides an entertaining and inspiring show.

Friday, August 2, 2019All Day Instrument Security Room Complimentary, secure instrument

storage is available through Sunday at 11:00 p.m.





exhibitors.



8–9:30 a.m. Flute Hackathon! Flutists with entrepreneurial project

ideas collaborate briefly but intensely to devise a functioning idea during the event! Prizes will be awarded. Mentors are Nicole Chamberlain, Morgan Pappas, Barbara Siesel, and Michelle Stanley.

8:45–9:15 a.m. Friday Morning Morsel Whet your appetite for the day’s events

with this short, zesty performance by Julia Barnett and Michael Williams.

9–9:25 a.m. Exhibitor Showcase: Nagahara Flutes Completing the Böhm Tradition Hear master craftsman Kanichi Nagahara

in a conversation about developing the revolutionary Full Concert Model flute. Jonathan Keeble provides a performer’s perspective.

9–10 a.m. Celebrating Utah! Join members of the Utah Flute Associ-

ation for performances involving Utah composers and by the Aspen Winds and Logan Canyon Winds.

9–10 a.m. Fresh Faces This concert of fresh new music will in-

clude performances by Danielle Breisach, Paula Gudmundson, Amy Likar, and Paul and James Thompson.

9–10:30 a.m. Answers to Copyright Questions from an Expert An attorney will provide an overview

of copyright law as it relates to flute teachers and performers and will answer common questions.

9:30–10:30 a.m. Flute Choir Reading Session: The Classics Go to Hollywood It’s all about the bass ... and alto, and con-

tra! Explore exciting new repertoire for low flutes, directed by Paige Dashner Long and Phyllis Avidan Louke. Participants will read genres from classics to TV and film music.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2Program subject to change


9:45–10:10 a.m. Exhibitor Showcase: Sankyo Flutes Gergely Ittzés and the Sounds of Sankyo Experience a multitude of textures and

sounds through a session with Gergely Ittzés featuring various Sankyo models and materials. Gergely wows the senses in this not-to-be missed showcase!

10–11 a.m. Technology: Recordings and Online Presence Erin K. Murphy will help participants

with making a recording. Then, Google employee Amy Fu will teach participants to create an online presence while staying out of legal trouble.

10–10:30 a.m. Performance Health Care Committee in the Exhibit Hall “Musician Injuries and Resources” with

Francesca Leo. Booth 616.

10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Young Artist Competition Semifinals Six semifinalists perform for judges.


exhibit hall, featuring companies offer-ing a wide variety of flutes, music, and flute-related merchandise.

10:15–11:15 a.m. Convention Performers and Newly Published Music Winners in Concert Winners of the Convention Performers

Competition play prize-winning pieces.

10:30–10:55 a.m. Exhibitor Showcase: Blocki Flute Method, LLC Great Beginnings for New Flutists Learn how to teach tone production in

a fun and creative way and discover how students can quickly achieve beautiful tone in all octaves.

10:30–11:30 a.m. Irish Flute for the Classical Flutist Join Joanie Madden and Cherish the

Ladies with Andra Bohnet in this pre-sentation exploring characteristics and nuances of Irish music while passing along its traditions. All levels welcome!

11 a.m.–12 p.m. How to Play Piccolo in a Large Ensemble Join the NFA’s Piccolo Committee for

a panel discussion on mastering the piccolo within a large ensemble. We will address intonation, dynamics, when and when not to blend, preparation, and working with colleagues.

11 a.m.–12 p.m. Historical Flutes Committee in the Exhibit Hall Chair Barbara Hopkins will offer free

mini-lessons. Bring your flute or use one from the Betty Bang Mather and Roger Mather collection. No previous Baroque flute experience is necessary. Booth 616.

11:15–11:40 a.m. Exhibitor Showcase: Jupiter Flutes Connecting with Young Flutists Join us in connecting everyday practice

through creativity with electronics and technology. Sarah Jane Hargis will use electronic effects to enhance under-standing of intonation, vibrato, harmo-nization, articulation, and expression.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Cancer, Women’s Health, and the Flute This lecture will discuss women’s health

issues and how they can affect flute play-ing. Also discussed will be how to safely exercise during and after treatment. Sponsored by the Performance Health-care Committee.

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Flute Lovers’ Lunch Flute historian Nancy Toff reports on

her research and reveals discoveries while planning the centennial cele-brations for the New York Flute Club. Ticket purchase required; available at registration through noon Thursday.

Tammy Evans Yonce Madera Winds



Phyllis Avidan Louke Joanne Lazzaro Hélène Boulègue

12–1 p.m. Recital: Ittzés/Boulègue Gergely Ittzés and Hélène Boulègue will

share the stage as they perform a recital of works by Brönnimann, Enescu, Fauré, and Jolivet.

12–1 p.m. 2019 Myrna Brown International Scholarship Winner: Khanyisile Mthetwa Khanyisile Mthetwa, from South Africa,

performs a recital of music by living South African composers.

12–1 p.m. Pedagogy Committee in the Exhibit Hall Members of the committee will offer

“how to teach” sessions for teachers of all levels. Korinne Smith—Technique. Booth 616.

12–1:15 p.m. Friday Flute Choir Lobby Concert Hear the Wichita State University

FluteShox Flute Choir, conducted by Carmen Lemoine, and the Rocky Mountain Flute Choir, conducted by Shawana Quirk.

12–1:15 p.m. Music for Flute and Percussion Join us for chamber music featuring

percussion as a duo partner played by Melissa Colgin Abeln, Heidi Álvarez, Tracy Doyle, Kathryn Eagles, Sarah Vay Kerns, Joanne Lazzaro, Valerie Potter, Wendy Rolfe, and Tammy Evans Yonce.

12:30–1:30 p.m. Winning the Mental Game: The Simple Solution to Performance Anxiety Mental Performance Consultant, Metro-

politan Opera Baritone, and New World Symphony faculty member Nicholas Pallesen will help participants learn to walk into a performance or audition ready to unleash artistry.

12:45–1:05 p.m. Exhibitor Showcase: Gemeinhardt Introducing the Greg Pattillo Flute The Greg Pattillo Signature Closed Hole

C Flute was created to Greg’s specifi-cations with the adult amateur and as-piring professional in mind. Hear Greg perform on it; Gemeinhardt artists Ali Ryerson and PROJECT Trio join him.

1–2 p.m. Using Social Media to Grow Your Studio In this panel discussion, pre-college

and college flute teachers will discuss using social media platforms to reach prospective students and create a more inclusive sense of community among current students.

1–2 p.m. Baroque Open Masterclass with Na’ama Lion Na’ama Lion, Baroque flute soloist and

performer, gives an open masterclass. With Alice Chuaqui Baldwin, harpsi-chord. Bring your Baroque flute and music to play!

1–2 p.m. Performance Health Care Committee in the Exhibit Hall Join Angela McCuiston, NASM-CPT,

CES, SFS, and Sandra Cox, DMA, for a follow-up Q&A on women’s health issues and flute playing. Booth 616.

1:30–1:55 p.m. Exhibitor Showcase: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Inc. The New Sonare 905! Unveiled in January 2019, this affordable

flute features smooth mechanism and resonant projection. Come enter to win a Sonare 905 and hear Powell Artist Nancy Stagnitta perform the Ibert Concerto on it! Must be present to win.

1:30–3 p.m. Jazz Flute Big Band Reading Session Dominique Gagné leads this session

for experienced and aspiring jazz flutists. BYO flutes and music stands and play arrangements from the NFA JFBB repertoire, with opportunities for improvisation.



2–3 p.m. Remembrance and Healing Concert This annual concert features perfor-

mances dedicated to teachers, family members, friends, and colleagues who are no longer with us.

2–3 p.m. Susan Milan Tribute Lifetime Achievement Award recipient

Susan Milan will be honored by former students and colleagues in this tribute event. Coordinated by Allison Conlan and Kevin Gowland.

2–3 p.m. Flute Choir Showcase 2 Featuring the TWU/Brookhaven Flute

Choir, conducted by Pam Youngblood, and the Camellia City Flute Choir, conducted by Martin Melicharek.

2–3 p.m. Elemental Influences: Earth, Air, Fire, Water Including works inspired by nature’s

influences, this program features Ginny Atherton, Mariana Gariazzo, Frank Martinez, Terri Sanchez, and the Cultural Outreach Committee.

2–4 p.m. Adult Flutist and Amateur Resources Committee in the Exhibit Hall Bring your flute and newly purchased

duets or trios to our booth to read through with committee members. Booth 616.

2:15–2:40 pm. Exhibitor Showcase: Muramatsu Hélène Boulènge Plays Jolivet’s Incantations on her Muramatsu Flute Hear an exciting work performed by

the first-prize winner of the 2017 Kobe International Flute Competition.

3–4 p.m. NFA Committee Chairs and Appointees Meeting

Open only to NFA committee chairs and appointees.


4–5 p.m. Career and Artistic Development Committee in the Exhibit Hall Need feedback? Resume need a reboot?

Visit our booth or sign up in advance for a 20-minute meeting on career info, interview advice, or review of cover let-ters, resumes, and CVs. Michelle Stanley. Booth 616.

4–5 p.m. Rethinking How We Teach Through Vaudeville This neo-vaudeville variety show

introduces music in a non-alienating way. A lecture discusses bringing non-classical music devotees to an instrumental music show, teaching without condescension, and creating an enjoyable atmosphere for any audience experience level.

4–5 p.m. Gone Electric: Flute Effects, Electronics, and Film Composer-performers Melissa Keeling,

Sarah Jane Hargis, Leszek Hefi Wisnio-wski, and Rozalind MacPhail combine passion of flute techniques, effects pedals, looping, storytelling, and film, and perform original works.

4–5 p.m. Flute Choir Showcase 3 The New York Flutists, directed by Soo-

Kyung Park, and Flute Sonic, conducted by Gordon Halligan.

4–5:15 p.m. Friday Headliner: Masterworks by Master Teachers Come hear your favorite teachers

play their favorite works. Bonita Boyd, Jonathan Keeble, John Thorne, and Linda Toote will perform with Dianne Frazer and Katie Leung.

Daniel Velasco Leading by Example panelists Christopher Lee, Meg Griffith, Megan Lanz, and Rik Noyce.



Cassandra Eisenreich directs Sunday’s High School Flute Choir. New York Flutists

4–5:30 p.m. Baroque and Breakouts With performances on Baroque flute

and modern works, this session will demonstrate that flute changes over time do not limit artistry. Performers include Gemma Goday, Leighann Daihl Ragusa, Christopher Lee, Wendy Rolfe, Magda Schwerzmann, and Vincenzo Volpe.

5–6 p.m. Velocity! Join us for high-energy performances by

Nicole Esposito, James Hall, Julie Hobbs, and Martha Long.

5:45–6:45 p.m. Philip J. Swanson Musical Tribute Join us in celebrating the life of NFA

cofounder Phil Swanson with perfor-mances and remembrances by friends and colleagues. Hosted by Gwen Powell.

6–7 p.m. Exhibitor Concert Hear performances by representatives of

our exhibiting companies.

7–7:45 p.m. Pre-Gala Lobby Concert The Abravanel Hall lobby concert features the Desert Echoes Flute Project,

including a premiere of Vincenzo Palermo’s “Introduzione and Caccia Frenetica” for flute orchestra. Conducted by Christina Steffen.

7–7:45 p.m. Life Member and Legacy Circle Reception Invitation required.

8–10 p.m. Friday Gala Concert Friday’s evening concert features the

Cincinnati Symphony’s Randy Bowman, the new University of Kansas flute professor Daniel Velasco, the Milwaukee Symphony’s principal flutist Sonora Slocum, and piccoloist Nicola Mazzanti. Hybrid arts ensemble The Fourth Wall, with Hilary Abigana, will add dramatic content.

10–11:30 p.m. Friday Cabaret Join us for refreshments and music. Late

night performances by jazz musicians Christian Artmann and Laszlo Gardony and the Luce-Caliendo Duo with Brian Luce and Christopher Caliendo.

Saturday, August 3, 2019All Day Instrument Security Room Complimentary, secure instrument

storage is available through Sunday at 11:00 p.m.

8 a.m.–6 p.m. Information Desk Open Attendants available to give directions

to convention events and answer questions.



exhibitors.



8–9 a.m. Restorative Yoga with Live Music Yoga instructor and Gemeinhardt

Teaching Artist Matthew Allison guides us through a restorative yoga sequence. Live electroacoustic music is by Canada’s looping flutist Rozalind MacPhail.

8–9 a.m. Food for the Day’s Journey Breakfast with Marianne Gedigian This Pedagogy Committee-sponsored

breakfast will include a delicious meal followed by speaker Marianne Gedigian. Ticket purchase required; available at registration until noon.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3Program subject to change


8:45–9:15 a.m. Saturday Morning Morsel This short program will fill your soul for

a day of music. With Hanna Weiss and Ashley Shank.

9–9:25 a.m. Exhibitor Showcase: Flute Specialists, Inc. Robert Dick’s Glissando Headjoint Featuring electric flutist Melissa Keeling

performing acoustically and amplified. Headjoint and microphone available at Flute Specialists’ booth. Robert Johnson, president.

9–9:30 a.m. Youth Flute Day Warm-up As a kickstart to Youth Flute Day, meet

fellow participants and get warmed up for a fun-filled day of flute activities.

9–10 a.m. Flute Choir Reading Session Christina Steffen will lead participants in

an hour of flute choir works, including many composed in just the past few years. Come get ideas for your next program.

9–10:30 a.m. NFA Commissions for Piccolo A concert of works commissioned by

the NFA featuring the piccolo featuring Piccolo Committee members Zachariah Galatis, Nicola Mazzanti, Rachel Ordaz, Laurie Sokoloff, and Peter Verhoyen.

9:30–10:30 a.m. Anxiety, Depression, and Stage Fright, Oh My! These feelings and the pressure to per-

form well, can overwhelm. Join Michael Weinstein, MD; Susan Mayer, LMT; Sandra Cox; and Kristen Gygi discussing anxiety and depression from clinical and practical perspectives.

9:30–11 a.m. Chamber Music Summit 2 Works for mixed ensembles by Eric

Ewazen, Katherine Hoover, Stephen Kujala, and Andrey Rubtsov will be performed by Francesca Arnone, Carla

Copeland Burns, Mindy Kaufman, Amy Orsinger Whitehead, and Carol Win-cenc. Then, Holly Hofmann performs jazz standards with Mike Wofford.

9:45–10:45 a.m. Youth Flute Day Work and Play: Creating a Playground for Deep Practice In this interactive and integrative mas-

terclass, local students will perform with Suzuki teacher Trainer Wendy Stern, Dalcroze Licentiate, and Emma Shubin.

10–11 a.m. Lightning Talks: A Flash of Information in 5 Minutes Join us as presenters share innovative

projects, fresh ideas, new approaches, and research in an exciting new format. Lightning Talks distill a larger topic into five minutes of the most relevant material.

10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Orchestral Audition Masterclass Competition with Christina Smith Atlanta Symphony principal flutist

Christina Smith teaches the competition winners.


exhibit hall, featuring companies offering a wide variety of flutes, music, and flute-related merchandise.

10:30–10:55 a.m. Exhibitor Showcase: Altus Flutes Extended Techniques Workshop Join Nina Assimakopoulos for an extended

techniques workshop! Attendees will learn how to use techniques and will have a chance to win door prizes such as a signed copy of Nina’s book, The Virtuosic Flutist!

10:30–11:30 a.m. Performance Health Care Committee in the Exhibit Hall Join Krystin Gygi, Susan Mayer, and

Michael Weinstein, MD, in a follow-up Q-&-A on anxiety, depression, and stage fright. Booth 616.


Virginia Broffitt Kunzer Adrienne Greenbaum Melissa Keeling


Angeleita Floyd Catherine Boyack Cobus du Toit

11 a.m.–12 p.m. Flute Choir Showcase 4 Featuring the Diamond Bar High School

Flutes, conducted by Darrin Thaves, and University of Utah’s Runnin’ Fl’UTES’, conducted by Tiffany Sedgley.

11 a.m.–12 p.m. Youth Flute Day: Sightreading Olympics The NFA’s first ever Sightreading

Olympics, with coaching from Benjamin Smolen, principal flutist of the Pacific Symphony, and circuit training with teachers from the Youth Engagement Committee.

11:15 a.m.–11:40 a.m. Exhibitor Showcase: Miyazawa Virginia Broffitt Kunzer and the

Colors of Sound A dazzling recital! Experience the true

meaning of The Colors of Sound and help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary. The first 50 attendees will receive a special gift!

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Duos Elevated This recital features Magda Schwerzmann

and Elizabeth Buck on a variety of flutes and Cobus du Toit with pianist Doreen Lee.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 2018 Young Artist Competition Winner in Concert: Catherine Boyack Catherine Boyack will perform works by

Aho, Jolivet, Meyer-Olbersleben, Pärt, and Revell.

11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Alto Flute Artist Competition Finals Finalists play for a panel of judges.

Performers were chosen by recorded competition.

11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m. Monumental Matinee This memorable lunchtime performance

features Eva Amsler, Michel Bellavance, Brook Ferguson, Catherine Ramirez, Amy Tu, and Carol Wincenc.


Visit our booth or sign up in advance for a 20-minute meeting on career info, interview advice, or review of cover let-ters, resumes, and CVs. Jessica Sherer. Booth 616.

12:45–1:10 p.m. Exhibitor Showcase: Gemeinhardt Peter Verhoyen Joins the Family Renowned piccoloist Peter Verhoyen

joins Gemeinhardt as an official artist representing the Roy Seaman Piccolo. Don’t miss Peter and his birds—and our headjoint keychain for attendees!

12:00–1:15 p.m. Saturday Flute Choir Lobby Concert The Los Angeles Flute Orchestra,

conducted by Peter Senchuk, and the Orange County School of the Arts Flute Ensemble, conducted by Janelle Barrera.

1–1:30 p.m. High School Soloist Winner Meet and Greet Hear this year’s High School Soloist

Competition winner perform with pianist Dianne Frazer, and say hello to Youth Flute Day artists and contribu-tors. Bring pen and program book for autographs!

1–2 p.m. Adult Amateur Masterclass with Angeleita Floyd Celebrated teacher Angeleita S. Floyd will

give a masterclass for volunteer performers. Sign up to play at the start of the class. A keyboardist will be provided.

1–2:30 p.m. Poster Session Paula Hartsough, Bethany Padgett,

Osvaldo Gomes dos Santos, Jr, and Rachel Taylor Geier will be available to discuss their research in this inaugural NFA Poster Session.


Melissa Keeling


1–2:30 p.m. MOSAIC: A Collage of Composer- Performer Collaborations These pieces illustrate individual

sound worlds while using modern adaptations. Brian Allred, Claudia Anderson, Lisa Bost-Sandberg, Sarah Brady, Trudy Kane, Ellen Johnson Mosley, Conor Nelson, Hannah Porter Occeña, Jane Rigler, Paul Taub, and Tammy Evans Yonce perform.

1:30–1:55 p.m. Exhibitor Showcase: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Inc. The Art of the Headjoint Join Lindsey McChord to learn how

headjoint-making techniques and materials create your unique voice. Two new wooden headjoint styles will be introduced. Nora Lee Garcia performs. Enter to win a handmade Powell headjoint and free lesson! Must be present to win.

1:30–3 p.m. Masterclass Performer’s Competition Masterclass with Gergely Ittzés Winners of the 2019 Masterclass Per-

formers Competition play flute works for Gergely Ittzés.

1:30–2:30 p.m. Youth Flute Day Flute FAQ: Youth Edition This session features six discussion circles:

taking care of your flute, purchasing an instrument, playing with braces, alter-nate fingerings, piccolo, and low flutes. Participants will rotate among circles. Come with questions!

2–3 p.m. Recital: Susan Milan and Rogerio Wolf Lifetime Achievement Award recipient

Susan Milan will perform with Daniel King Smith and Kevin Gowland, and Brazilian flutist Rogerio Zerlotti Wolf will play with pianist Katie Leung.


will offer “How to teach” sessions for teachers of all levels. Irene Pruzan–Practicing

2:15–2:40 p.m. Exhibitor Showcase: Trevor James The Mindful Flutist+Alto Flute Giveaway The ultimate NFA energizer: 2019

Emmy Award winner José Valentino will guide you through a relaxing, motivational session of beautiful music and positivity. One attendee will win a new TJ alto flute!

2:15–3 p.m. Native American Flute for the Classical Flutist Learn to include this flute’s rich sound

in your playing and teaching. This session will teach how to produce a sound, various scales, articulations, and ornamentations and will explore how the Native American flute can create calmness and encourage wellness.

2:30–3 p.m. Celtic Jazz Fusion This concert showcases Philippe Barnes’

innovative style of combining elements of Irish music and jazz to create sophisti-cated modern folk tunes, complemented by creative harmonizations.

2:30–3 p.m. Youth Flute Day Sliding Life: The Glissando Headjoint In this lecture-recital, Tammy Evans

Yonce and Melissa Keeling perform pieces with Glissando Headjoint, demystify its techniques, and present playing exercises.

3–4 p.m. Youth Engagement Committee in the Exhibit Hall Tips, Trials, and Tours: Explorations for

the Emerging Flutist. Talk step-up flutes, get or give tips, and get exhibit hall tours for parents, students, families, and first-timers. Booth 616.


Orange County School of Arts Lisa Bost-Sandberg



3–5 p.m. Historical Flutes Committee in the Exhibit Hall Free mini-lessons will be offered, with

historical flutes available for people to try. Bring your own flute or use one of ours. No previous experience necessary. Booth 616.


Visit our booth or sign up in advance for a 20-minute meeting on career info, interview advice, or review of cover let-ters, resumes, and CVs. Colleen White. Booth 616.

4–5 p.m. Saturday Headliner Recital Peter Verhoyen and pianist Pieter-Jan

Verhoyen play French flute repertoire that highlights the singing voice of the piccolo. The dynamic duo of April Clayton and Carol Wincenc perform works by Utah composers and are joined for the finale by 2018 Young Artist Competition winner Catherine Boyack.

4–5 p.m. Youth Flute Day: Preparing for College Auditions Mary Matthews will provide resources for

students considering music school, with video tutorials on audition repertoire, tips on selecting and finding/ordering reper-toire, starting a music resume, and the life of a music major.

4–5 p.m. Solutions: Play Low Flutes without Pain and Improve High Register Technique Chip Shelton and flutists from his jazz

flutet will discuss how to play low flutes without pain. Amy Hamilton will present an interactive, upper-register workshop for flutists of all ages and abilities.

4–5 p.m. Flute Choir Showcase 5 Featuring the Morehead State University

Flute Choir, conducted by Ellen Johnson Mosley, and Pacific Flute Ensemble, conducted by Darrin Thaves.

4–5 p.m. Confluence of Artistry Wendy Rolfe and Caen Thomason-

Redus play pieces inspired by poetry; Martha Councell-Vargas and Nina Assimakopoulos play pieces for flutist- dancer; and Viviana Guzman performs an original work.

5–5:45 p.m. Gala Awards Reception All convention attendees welcome. A cash

bar will be available.

5:45–7:45 p.m. NFA Gala Awards Dinner The annual dinner honors 2019 Lifetime

Achievement Award recipients Emerson DeFord and Susan Milan. Attendees are entitled to reserved premium seating at the Gala Concerto Concert. A percentage of the ticket purchase price is a tax-de-ductible gift to the NFA’s General Endow-ment Fund. Ticket purchase required; available at registration until noon.

7–7:45 p.m. Pre-Gala Lobby Concert Featuring Flutefinity, the University of

Arizona flute ensemble, playing works evoking western Arizona vistas, with Howard Buss’ new Engergico and Zephyrs of the Dawn, Brian Luce’s Mogollon Memories for Flutefinity, and UA’s Harp-Fusion. Conducted by Brian Luce.

8–10 p.m. Saturday Concerto Gala Join us in Abravanel Hall for Saturday’s

Concerto Gala concert featuring concer-tos by Burton, Prior, Verhey, and Jolivet performed by Chelsea Knox, Jonathan Keeble, Hélène Boulègue, and Christina Smith. Conducted by Richard Prior.


Viviana Guzman Martin Amlin’s chamber works are played Sunday. Jonathan Keeble


10–11:30 p.m. Jazz Flute Big Band Concert Late Night Cabaret Dominique Gagné leads the NFA Jazz

Flute Big Band with Holly Hofmann and other soloists in a cabaret performance. Flutist performers are chosen through competition.

Sunday, August 4, 2019Until 11 p.m. Instrument Security Room Complimentary, secure instrument storage

is available to 11:00 p.m. Instruments not claimed by 11:00 pm. will be taken to convention center security.






8:30–9:30 a.m. Commercial Members Appreciation Breakfast Open to Commercial Members only.8:30–10 a.m. The Art of Giving a Masterclass for the College Interview Process The NFA Pedagogy Committee will

choose three university job candidates from a mock application process to give a mini-masterclass as part of a college teach-ing interview. Eva Amsler, Leone Buyse, and Angeleita Floyd provide feedback.

8:45–9:30 a.m. Romantic Era “Hybrid” and Enhanced Simple System Flutes Böhm’s flute system has been modified

often since its introduction; the simple-

system flute also evolved in the 19th and 20th centuries alongside Böhm’s. Richard Wilson discusses these developments.

8:45–9:30 a.m. Improvising for Non-Improvisers: Step One David Weiss will lead this workshop and

demonstration on basic improvising skills with short interval studies and motifs to help develop improv “thinking” for non-improvisers.

9–10 a.m. Chamber Music Summit 3 Chamber Music for flute and harp, two

flutes and piano, and three flutes, with Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington, Zachariah Galatis, Nayoung Ham, Stephanie Hoeck-ley, Martha Long, and Lauren McNee.

9–10:15 a.m. Artistry in Eastern Europe Featuring music by composers from

Eastern Europe, performers are Nina As-simakopoulos, Jennifer Grim, Aleksandra Kemble, and Karen McLaughlin Large.

9:30–10 a.m. Music and the Spoken Word with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square For this open, non-NFA event, please be

seated by 9:15; reserved seating available with NFA badge. The worldwide live broadcast features programing in honor of the NFA. Conference Center, 60 North Temple St., Salt Lake City.

9:30–10:30 a.m. Professional Flute Choir Concert Richard Prior conducts a varied pro-

gram performed by a flute choir chosen through recorded competition.

9:30–10:30 a.m. Baroque Rediscoveries from the Old and New Worlds This lecture-recital showcases chamber

works for flute that had been lost for centuries found in archives. Suzanne

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4Program subject to change

Zart Dombourian-Eby plays in Amlin’s Sunday recital. Katherine Borst Jones James Brinkmann


Stumpf and Daniel Ryan will be joined by flutist and researcher María Diez-Canedo, founder of Mexico’s La Fontegara.

10–11 a.m. Performance Health Care Committee in the Exhibit Hall “The Doctor is IN” with Chip Shelton,

DDS, available to answer your dental- facio questions and concerns. Booth 616.

10 a.m.–3 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Visit the convention’s famously vibrant

exhibit hall, featuring companies offer-ing a wide variety of flutes, music, and flute-related merchandise.

10–11 a.m. Leading by Example: Teaching and Performing for Community Building This panel encourages thinking on how

to build the stewardship of our craft in the 21st century through connection, healthy attitudes, mindful teaching, and supportive performances.

10:15–11 a.m. Teaching a Diverse Flute Repertoire This session encourages diversity in the

solo flute repertoire. Paul Taub, a special-ist in Eastern Europe and Baltics music, performs works by Peteris Vasks (Latvia). Leonard Garrison performs music by emigré Chinese composer Zhou Long.

10:45 a.m.–12 p.m. Flute Choir Lobby Concert: Crossroads of the West Flute Choir and the Flute

Choir of Panama The Crossroads of the West Flute Choir,

an adult amateur 35-member flute choir, is conducted by Phyllis Avidan Louke. The Flute Choir of Panama is conducted by Manuel Ruiz.

11 a.m.–12 p.m. Pedagogy Committee in the Exhibit Hall Members of the Pedagogy Committee

will offer “How to teach” sessions for teachers of all levels. Irene Pruzan—Memorization. Booth 616.

11 a.m.–12 p.m. Flute Timelapse This program begins with the rare

opportunity to hear flute quartets played on renaissance flutes and then travels through time, ending with modern works by Barker and Ravel.

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Jazz Flute Masterclass with Holly Hofmann Three competition winners will play

in a masterclass for jazz flutist Holly Hofmann.

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Young Artist Competition Final Round Three finalists will each perform a

25-minute accompanied program. Win-ners in first, second, and third place will be announced at the closing ceremonies.

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. International Fusion Performers from around the globe play

chamber music. With Yaritzy Cabrera, Gabriela Gimenes, Claudia Nascimiento, Jessica Raposo, Julee Kim Walker, Mi-hoko Watanabe, and Lisa Read Wolynec.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Collegiate Flute Choir Concert Nicole Molumby conducts the NFA

Collegiate Flute Choir, with members chosen through competition. Zawa! will appear as soloists.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. “L”-Evating Art: The Artistic Listener James Brinkmann takes the audience

through an exploration of how listening can elevate us as collaborative artists. Listeners will write, draw, or color what they hear onto a communal board.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. How to Start a Flute Club This panel presented by the NFA Flute

Clubs Committee will help guide flutists through beginning their own organiza-tion. Erica Pirtle moderates; panelists are Kathy Farmer (Atlanta Flute Club), Penny Fischer (founder of the Flute Society of Washington), and members of the Utah Flute Association.


Leone Buyse ZAWA!James Brinkmann


12–1 p.m. Archives and Oral History Committee in the Exhibit Hall Chat with Nancy Toff and Meg Griffith,

hear stories about your favorite teachers and performers, and see who you recognize in our picture archive for a prize. Booth 616.

12:30–1:30 p.m. Visit the Exhibit Hall

1–2 p.m. Historical Flutes Committee in the Exhibit Hall Chair Barbara Hopkins will offer free mini-

lessons. Bring your own flute or use one from the Betty Bang Mather and Roger Mather collection. No previous Baroque flute experience is necessary. Booth 616.

1:30–2:30 p.m. Prokofiev and Kincaid Patricia Harper and Hannah Porter

Occeña will discuss developments in scholarship on Prokofiev’s flute sonata based on the earliest published Russian editions. Ginny Tutton will examine William Kincaid’s performances alongside his pedagogical materials.

1:30–2:30 p.m. High School Flute Choir Concert Cassandra Eisenreich conducts this flute

choir comprised of the winners of the High School Flute Choir Competition.

1:30–3 p.m. Masterclass Performers Competition Masterclass with Susan Milan Winners of the 2019 Masterclass

Performers Competition play flute works for Susan Milan.

1:30–3 p.m. Varied Visions: European Composers Past and Present Flutists from around the globe perform,

including the official premiere of Peony by Mary Kouyoumdjian performed by Marianne Gedigian.

2–3 p.m. Adult Flutist and Amateur Resources Committee in the Exhibit Hall Bring your flute and newly purchased

duets or trios to the NFA booth to read through with committee members. Booth 616.

2–3:30 p.m. Chamber Music Summit 4 Exciting performances featuring the con-

vention premiere of Martin Amlin’s Three Inventions for Five Flutes Doubling Piccolos and the official premiere of Fade for flute and soundtrack by Alexandra Gardner.

2:15–3:45 p.m. Sunday Flute Choir Pre-Gala Lobby Concert: Utah Celebration Come to the South Lobby for an all-Utah

Celebration with the Utah State Uni-versity Flute Choir, conducted by Leslie Timmons; the Dixie State University Flute Choir, conducted by Candice Behr-mann Tenney; and the BYU Flute Choir, conducted by Rachel Christensen.

2:30–3:30 p.m. The Final Flute Course This tasting menu contains a selection

of short works played by Adrienne Greenbaum, Cate Hummel, and the Jolly Jones Duo.

4–6 p.m. Gala Concert and Closing Ceremonies Our final concert features 60 minutes of

short performances by artists representing our flute family repertoire and styles. A record-breaking low flutes ensemble opens; other performances include a tribute to Katherine Hoover played by Bonita Boyd and the Professional Flute Choir with soloist Viviana Guzman. Eva Amsler, Katherine Borst Jones, George Pope, Ali Ryerson, Peter Verhoyen, and Zawa! contribute short works. We close with announcements and the traditional performance of J.S. Bach’s Air in D Major.


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