Congratulations to the winners of the Annual Student Honors Competition!

K-3, judge Michelle Stanley 1st: Edie E. (teacher Isabella Ubertone) 1st: Meredith M. (teacher Isabella Ubertone) 1st: Mara H. (teacher Isabella Ubertone) (three-way tie!) 4-6, Judge Patricia Surman 1st: Arianna T. (teacher Mary Beth Norris) 2nd: Nora W. (teacher Valerie Johnson) 3rd: Leigh S. (teacher Liz Hicks-Kimmy) HM: Camila M. (teacher Liz Hicks-Kimmy) HM: Corva G. (teacher Liz Hicks-Kimmy) 7-9, Judge Michelle Stanley 1st: Chloe B. (teacher Isabella Ubertone) 2nd: Ella B. (teacher Tamara Maddaford) 3rd: Judy C. (teacher Valerie Johnson) 10-12, Judge Marco Granados 1st: Emma S. (teacher Michelle Stanley) 2nd: Rebecca P. (teacher Nancy Andrew) 3rd: Melissa R. (teacher Terri Rose) 3rd: Dianna L. (teacher Katy Wherry)

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CO Flute Association Presents Op. 11, No. 3, April 2016

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Summer Scholarships………………2 Colorado Flutist Spotlight: Jessica Shand............................3 Youth Orchestra Auditions..……..4 Performance Anxiety….……….…..5 Two Summer Flute Seminars……6 Call for Volunteers………..……..…7 Trivia Corner.………………………...7 Letter from the President……..…8

Jazz flute in September! MarkyourcalendarsforSeptember25th,2-4pmforsomejazzflutefunwithguestartistAliRyersonattheAurariaCampusinDenver!Moreinfotocomeinthenextissue.

K-3 Duet Winners Meredith M. and Mara H. 4-6 Duet Winners Anna R. and Lucy L. 10-12 Duet Winners Grace M. and Olivia J

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SixscholarshipswillbeawardedtoCFAmemberstoattendaflute-relatedsummereventinthefollowingsixcategories:Kindergarten–4thgrade,5th–8th,9th-12th,adultamateur,adultprofessional,andfull-timecollegestudents. Theawardis$200orthecostoftuitiontotheevent,whicheverisless.Confirmationofyouracceptancetotheeventisrequiredbeforetheawardispaid.Checkswillbewrittenpayabletotheevent.PrioritywillbegiventoeventsorganizedbyColoradoFluteAssociationmembers.Therearefivethathavebeenidentifiedsofar:

• ThePanoramicFlutist–ChristinaJennings-May31–June4http://www.colorado.edu/music/studio/flute-studio/panoramic-flutist

• SummerFluteInstitute–PatriciaSurman–June13-17http://www.summerfluteinstitute.com• 12thAnnualAltoandBassFluteRetreat–ChrisPotter-June16-19

http://www.chrispotterflute.com/events/alto-and-bass-flute-retreat/• Floboes–ValerieErickson–June–contactValeriethroughtheCFApageonFacebook• TheWholeMusician-MeganLanz–July10-17http://www.wholemusician.net/wyoming-retreat-info• MileHighFluteCamp–MichelleStanleyandCathyPeterson–August1-5contact

cpiedpiper@comcast.net

Toapply,pleasesendthefollowingtoChrisPotter,298518thStreet,Boulder,CO80304:

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Announcing CFA Summer Scholarships!

• Stateinwhichcategoryyouareapplying.

• Adescriptionofyourflute-relatedactivitiesoverthelasttwoyears.Ifyouhavearesume,thatwillsuffice.

• 300wordsorlessexplainingwhatyouhopetogainfromattendingthisevent.

• Printedinformationabouttheeventyouplantoattend(canbefromawebsite)thatincludesthetuitioncostoftheevent.

• ForK–12,arecommendationfromacurrentorformerteacher

• Optional–arecordingfromthelast12months.

ThedeadlineforapplicationpostmarkdeadlineisApril11th.DecisionswillbemadebyApril30th

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Colorado Flutist Spotlight: interview with Jessica Shand

JessicaisaHighSchoolJuniorfromColoradoSprings.SheisthewinneroftheMusicNationalTeachersAssociationdivisionalcompetition,aswellasthePikesPeakPhilharmonicConcertoCompetition.ShestudieswithBrookFerguson.

Youmusthaveagreatpracticeroutine;whatisitlike? Itrytoworkonfundamentalsforagoodpartofmypracticetime:scales,longtones,harmonics,etc.IoftentailorthattosomethingI’vebeenthinkingaboutorfocusingonmostrecently.Repertoire-wise,Igointoeverypracticesessionwithaspecificgoal.Sometimes,thatmeanspolishingevenjustacoupleofmeasuresinapiecethatI’mworkingon.Beyondthetechnical,though,Ialwayssavesometimetoexperimentwiththeartisticsideofthemusic,findingnewwaystoplaythesamenotes.

Whydidyouchoosetheflute? Iwasfirstlessinterestedinanyindividualinstrumentthanjusttheideathatmusicwasawholegreaterthanthesumofitsparts.Ihaveanearlymemoryofhearingmyelementaryschoolband’srenditionof“HappyBirthday”onedayafterschool-andIknewimmediatelythatIwantedtobeapartofthisotherworld.IactuallyendedupchoosingtheflutebecauseIsawthatithadmanykeys,andIfiguredit’dbeagreatchallenge.I'venowcometoappreciateitonamuchdeeperlevel.Ilovethefluteforitsdepthandbreadthofcolor-theopportunitiesfeelendless-andIthinkthatmakesitsuchapersonalexperience,andanincrediblewaytocommunicate.I'vealwaysbeenanintrovertandIliketothinkofthefluteasmyvoice.

Whatisyourfavoritepieceofmusictoplay? Icouldn’tnecessarilyselectanyonepieceofmusicfromtherepertoire,butIloveplayingmusicbyimpressionistcomposers-DebussyandRavelinparticular.Theymakesuchamasterfuluseofeachvoiceintheorchestratocreatethisetherealatmosphereforthelistener.

Doyouhaveanyotherinterestsoutsideofmusic? Yes!Scienceisahugepassionofmineoutsideofmusic.IamhopingtopursueadualdegreeinfluteperformanceandeitherchemistryorbiologywhenI'mincollege-Ithinkitwouldbeinterestingtobeabletolookatmusicthroughthatotherlens.Almostayearagotoday,Iwasactuallyawardedfirstprizeinplantsciencesinthestatesciencefairformyresearchproject,Analysisofspermatophytedivergencetoexpeditetheidentificationofnoveldrugcandidates.Iendedupidentifyingpotentialnewplant-basedsourcesofcompoundstotreatmalaria,cancer,andthrombosis,allusingonlinegeneticdatathatothershadmadepublicdomain.Science,likemusic,isacollaborativeeffort.

Doyouhaveanyupcomingperformances? OnApril3rd,IwillbeperforminginthenationalfinalsoftheMTNAseniorwoodwindscompetition,andtherepertoireI'vechosenisthefirstmovementoftheNielsenConcerto,theCarmenFantasy,andSyrinxforsoloflute.OnApril10th,I’mplayingtheCarmenFantasywiththePikesPeakPhilharmonic.OnApril24th,IwillbeplayingtheSaint-SaensSymphonyNo.3withtheDYAO.

Whatplansdoyouhaveforthissummer? IamhumbledandincrediblyexcitedtobeamemberoftheNationalYouthOrchestraoftheUSAforitsfourthseasonthissummer.Theprogramincludesathree-weekresidencyatPurchaseCollegewhichculminatesinaperformanceatCarnegieHall,andthenatourtoAmsterdam,Montpellier,Copenhagen,andPrague,ledbyconductorValeryGergiev.IwillhavetheopportunitytoworkwithflutistsAaronGoldmanandMarkSparks. Ineverexpectedtobegivenachancetoplaywiththisorchestra,amongsomeofthefinestmusiciansinthenationages16-19;infact,Iwashesitanttoevenapply.Iamverythankfultomyparentsandmyteacher,BrookFerguson,whohavebeensosupportiveinhelpingmeactualizethisdream.

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Greater Boulder Youth Symphony GBYO auditions occur throughout the school year, the next being in May. Auditions are held for all instruments, all ages. Apply at www.greaterboulderyo.org Multiple ensembles available. Front Range Youth Symphony Auditions will be held in Arvada on May 7th and May 14th. For information and audition appointment, contact Keith Ewer keith-e@arvadacenter.org or go to arvadacenter.org/education/ youth-symphony Denver Young Artist Orchestra DYAO auditions will take place at the DU Lamont School of Music (2344 E. Iliff Ave in Denver) on May 19-21, and June 1-4. Audition material, music, and sign up will be available online at www.dyao.org at the beginning of April, 2016. Please see www.dyao.org for more detailed information regarding requirements. Multiple ensembles available. Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestra Auditions will be held Saturday, May 7 and Saturday, May 14 at Metropolitan University. Register at www.coloradoyouthsymphony.org/auditions/ Multiple ensembles available. Colorado Symphony Youth Symphony Orchestra Flute/Piccolo - Friday, May 6, 4pm-8pm and Saturday, May 7, 9am-2pm Music and audition instructions will be available on our website, in our office, at Graner Music, and at Meeker Music starting on April 1 at www.CYCSA.com. Auditions can be scheduled starting in April. Audition appointments can be made via email at office@csysa.com, over the phone by calling 719-633-3901, or at our office location at 1702 N Murray Blvd. Multiple ensembles available.

Announcing Auditions for Youth Orchestras

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Performance Anxiety: what causes it and how to fight it by Valerie Johnson

There are a lot of performances and auditions going on this time of year, so let’s take a moment to talk about performance anxiety. First of all, what is it? While there is a psychological component, it’s actually largely the body’s response to a stressful situation. This is often called the fight-or-flight response. Imagine that you come face to face with a hungry lion. Your body will produce adrenaline so that you can a) fight the lion, or b) run a way from the lion. This is the same reaction your body has to a big performance, although it happens in varying degrees depending on the person and the performance. Unfortunately, neither fighting nor fleeing is an appropriate response to any performance. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize this reaction. To address the underlying cause of the anxiety, we must ask ourselves, “why am I nervous?” Usually, it is the fear of some sort of failure. The best way to set your mind at ease is to prepare fully. When adrenaline comes knocking, you should be able to rely on muscle memory because of all of your excellent practice! Do everything you can to prepare well in advance of the performance. Do a mock audition/recital/concert for your friends or teacher. Wear the clothes and shoes you intend to wear and, if possible, do it in the same place and time that the actual performance will be. Beta-blockers, when prescribed by a doctor, can be taken to reduce performance anxiety. However, as a prescription drug they often come with hefty side affects and should not be taken lightly. Talk to your doctor if you think beta-blockers might be appropriate to treat your performance anxiety. Luckily, natural beta-blockers can be found in many tasty foods. Foods that are high in potassium will help minimize the fight-or-flight response. Some of these are: bananas, potatoes, dark leafy greens, potatoes, squash, avocados, and fish. While you will have to eat ingest a good deal of potassium to match the effects of a prescription beta-blocker, these foods are safer and tastier than the prescription route. Once your performance is underway, use the excess energy to help you focus on the music. Time may seem to stop while your brain uses the extra adrenaline to become hyperaware of your surroundings. This extra element of awareness may help to stay in the moment and focus on the task at hand. Use it to your advantage and make beautiful music! Good luck with all of your upcoming Performances!

August 1-5, 2016 9am – 12:30pm Tuition: $275 Park Hill Neighborhood, Denver Advanced middle school and high school students Scales, Etudes, Practice Techniques, State Honor Band Music, Fun! With Cathy Peterson and Michelle Stanley

For more information or to enroll, please email cpiedpiper@comcast.net

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Panoramic Flutist

Mile High Flute Camp

New this year: The Panoramic Flutist Colorado High School Day

Thursday, June 2

This event will be focused on high school students from Colorado. Events will include:

Master classes, panel discussion, Flute Choir reading session, and an All-State Clinic with Cobus du Toit. For this one day event- many events of the Panoramic Flutist and High School day will be combined creating an inspiring community of flutists from diverse backgrounds. In addition, Ellen Ramsey Flutes will be on site to display flutes and supplies for all to test out! Tuition $75 includes lunch!

Application deadline is May 1.

Call for Volunteers

Trivia Corner

1. Mozart transcribed the Concerto in D for flute and orchestra from a previously composed concerto. For what instrument was it originally composed? 2. Which monarch played the flute? a) King Henry VIII b) Frederick the Great c) King David of the Bible d) all of the above 3. True or False? The oldest recognizable musical instrument is a bone flute found in a German cave from around 40,000 BCE.

The CFA currently has several openings in our volunteer positions, including assistance with Colorado Flutist mailings, our monthly eNotes, set-up and tear down at our events, website updates, and more! Please contact coloradofluteassociation@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved! Article Submissions We can use your help! Have an idea for an article? Or have an article written that you would like published? We would love to hear from you! Email coloradofluteassociation@gmail.com. Submissions for publication in the Colorado Flutist and eNotes (our electronic newsletter) are accepted throughout the year. CFA events and publications are made possible by volunteers. Thank you to all who have contributed their time, knowledge, and resources to this organization! 1. Oboe

2. D 3. True

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Happy Spring Everyone! I know with all the snow it doesn’t quite feel like spring yet, but it will soon enough. My lilies and irises have started popping up and the trees are budding out. It’s a time of renewal and planning, and rest assured, the CFA is also busy planning! We have so many local summer flute camps (with scholarships to help get you there) and an amazing line up for next year. We want to help inspire you on your musical journey. So submit your scholarship applications and then mark your calendars for our upcoming artists, Ali Ryerson in September, Lona McGhee in October and Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway in March. I also want to congratulate all our K-12 student competition winners! It is a joy to help inspire young talent and I know for many, the highlight of the day was getting to hear Marco Granados perform. It was a great way to end the day! Thank you to Isabella Ubertone, Liz Hicks-Kimmy, Gabriela Bliss, Emma Shubin and all our other volunteers and teachers for supporting this event. Lastly, we at the CFA are always looking for new volunteers to make our organization run. If you are interested on serving on the board or a committee next year, please let me know! It takes a group of dedicated souls to make all this happen. Thank you to our current board, Colleen White, Andrea Murano, Chris Potter, Meghan Dunne, Megan Lanz and Valerie Johnson for all your work this year!

Tamara Maddaford CFA President

Colorado A publication of Colorado Flute Association 9064 Gale Blvd #2., Thornton, CO 80260

CFA Board of Directors President: Tamara Maddaford Vice President/Membership Coord: Colleen White Secretary: Andrea Murano Treasurer: Chris Potter Newsletter Editor: Valerie Johnson Member at Large/Corporate Sponsorship Coord: Megan Lanz Publicity: Meghan Dunn

Letter from the President:

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