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The Goldberg Master Class

PFC at the NFA convention in Pittsburgh

Preview of Items for Sale during Cherished Treasures Signed and Sold

RECENT EVENTS
Dr. Umble Master Class

Dr. Kathryn Umble (Youngstown State University) will present a master class and recital from 12:30-2:30 on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 at the Flute Academy in Oakland.

Timeline:

12:30-1:00 Recital works by Hanson, Messaien, Ravel, and Genin. The concert will close with all flute attendees accompanying Dr. Umble on the Minuet and Dance of the Blessed Spirit by Gluck.

1:00-1:30 Talk and Q&A about choosing a college and preparing for auditions

1:30-2:30 Master Class featuring 3 performers. Interested students can contact Pam via email at pamelaafoster@hotmail.com

Dr. Umble's Biography

Kathryn Thomas Umble is assistant professor of flute at Youngstown State University and has served on the faculties of Bowling Green State University and Grove City College. Dr. Umble holds degrees from the University of Michigan, Bowling Green State University, and Michigan State University and was awarded the Prix d’excellence for Outstanding Musicianship from the Fontainebleau School of Music, France, which she attended on full scholarship.

Umble is principal flute with the Warren Philharmonic Orchestra and this season, performed the Khachaturian Flute Concerto. Umble also is a member of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and has performed principal flute with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. She has presented recitals in Europe and throughout the United States, including venues such as Alice Tully Hall and Symphony Space, New York. Umble performed for the Milhaud Society at the Cleveland Institute of Music with members of the Cleveland Orchestra, the Bowling Green State University Concert Series, and on recital series at the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art. She performed in recital at the 2006 National Flute Association Convention in Pittsburgh. Dr. Umble has also served as a National Flute Association competition judge and flute pedagogy panel member. She conducted the Dana Flute Ensemble in a full concert performance at the 2005 OMEA Conference and the 2006 National Flute Association Convention.
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Jeanne Baxtresser: Cherished Treasures Signed and Sold

SHOP, LOOK, AND LISTEN! A HUGE "One-of-a-Kind" PFC celebration took place on Saturday, October 20, 2007!

The PFC board is VERY excited to reflect upon our UNIQUE fall event. We called it Jeanne Baxtresser: "Cherished Treasures, Signed and Sold." And, it was exactly as advertised: Jeanne Baxtresser's PERSONAL flute memorabilia and performance related items were gathered, displayed and sold on Saturday, October 20 at the Flute Academy in Oakland. Ms. Baxtresser has magnanimously directed the proceeds from this event to benefit the Pittsburgh Flute Club. She was present ALL DAY to "autograph" items and related any "history" behind these revered souvenirs.

A word from Ms. Baxtresser about the day:

"As most flutists do, I have treasured the flute memorabilia and keepsakes I have collected and received over the years. This all started when I first began my lessons on the flute at the age of nine years old! I am thrilled I can now pass these items on to other flutists so they can enjoy them, as I have.

Ms. Baxtresser also organized a lecture/masterclass titled Lyricism and Line - Melodic Interpretation through the use of Tone Colors and Vibrato. This class featured the current flute studio at Carnegie Mellon University. It truly was a magnificent day! We were blessed by the generosity and knowledge that Ms. Baxtresser had to offer.

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Flute and Guitar Concert

A spectacular flute and guitar concert was held on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at the Flute Academy in Oakland. This concert featured the music of Flautist Aisling Agnew and classical guitarist Matthew McAllister. You can learn more about them and hear their music at www.fluteguitarduo.com/. Please consider purchasing one of there fantastic CD's as the audience was wowed with their great playing!

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ONGOING EVENTS

Flute Adjudication Festival
Every even year (2008, 2010), the Pittsburgh Flute Club sponsors an adjudication festival in May. Festivities are held at the Flute Academy in Oakland (near the Cathedral of Learning) and include sight reading, flute choir, chamber music, shopping at multiple music vendors, and a cookout. The core activity is the adjudication. Students get to perform a solo piece for a panel of judges composed of members from professional musical organizations in and around Pittsburgh. Participants receive comment sheets and a certificate of participation.