Flute Festival Mid-South

March 19-20, 2010

University of Memphis

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Featuring guest artist Denis Bouriakov

Although still in his twenties, Denis has already developed one of the fastest growing careers amongst the musicians of his generation. He has won numerous prizes at some of the world’s most prestigious international competitions (including Jean-Pierre Rampal, Munich ARD and Kobe) and he has recently been appointed Principal Flute at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. [more]

Schedule

Friday, March 19

2:30-4:00	Young Artist rehearsal
4:00	Registration begins
4:30-6:00	Young Artist Competition
4:30-6:00	Graduate School Showcase: Current research by Tammy Evans Yonce & Amanda Taylor plus Q&A session for students considering grad school
6:00-7:00	Honor Flute Choir rehearsals
7:30	Masters Recital

Saturday, March 20

8:00	Exhibit Set up
8:00	Registration
8:00-12:15	Solo and Ensemble
8:15-10:30	High School Competition rehearsal
8:15-9:05	Honors Flute Choir rehearsals
9:15-10:05	Workshops: Neglected Gems Lecture-Recital –Carolyn Brown Career Skills for Flutists – Tracey Schmidt
9:30	Exhibits open
10:15-11:05	Workshops: Air and Bamboo: Music for Flute and Saxophone – Jessica Dunnavant
11:15-12:45	High School Competition
11:15-12:05	Workshops: Folk, Ethnic, and Period Flutes for Fun & Profit – Bret Pimentel Liturgical Liaisons: Sacred Flute Ensemble Music – Jennifer Amox, Susan Antonetti, and David Etienne
12:15-1:00	Young Performers Showcase rehearsal
12:15-1:30	Lunch/Visit the Exhibits
12:15-1:00	Young Performers Showcase rehearsal
1:30-3:00	College Masterclass - Denis Bouriakov
2:00-3:00	Concert: Young Performers Showcase
3:00-3:50	Workshop: Improvising on Flutes – Tota Portela and Teca Gondim
3:50-4:30	Last chance to visit the Exhibits!
4:30	Exhibits close
4:30	Concert: Honor Flute Choirs
5:30	MSFS Annual Meeting – all MSFS members are welcome
6:00	Dinner (on your own)
7:30	Closing Concert: Denis Bouriakov & Young Artist Winners