Must be a member of the Chicago Flute Club - Join Today!
IMPORTANT NOTE:
It can take up to 24 hours for the system to recognize a new or renewing membership.DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL SCHEDULE PDF
DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL PROGRAM BOOK PDF
Once logged in, go to the "Festival Portal Page".
There you will simply click on the "Watch this Event" box available next to the session images.
This link will take you right to the recorded event.
No specific Zoom id/password is needed. Your membership login grants you access.
THIS PAGE IS NOT THE FESTIVAL PORTAL - IT IS INFORMATIONAL FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Recordings of all festival events will be available to CFC members on December 15, 2021.
Flute Choir Performances
6:00-6:30 pm
Enjoy Flute Choir performances from around the world. Performers to be announced.
Donald Peck International Flute Competition
Final Round Concert - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!
What a phenomenal night of performances!
6:30-8:30 pm
Join us for what is certain to be an exciting concert featuring the four finalists. Previously commissioned by the Chicago Flute Club, Birds of Paradise for flute and piano by Shulamit Ran will be featured as the required piece in addition to the performer’s chosen piece.
Sponsored by the Flute Center of New York
Flute Industry Showcase: Keefe Piccolos
9:30-10:00 am
Learn more about the power and beauty of the Keefe Piccolo from one of the finest piccolo makers in the world himself, Jim Keefe. Keefe Piccolos is proud to be sponsoring CSO Piccoloist, Jennifer Gunn, in her Piccolo Masterclass immediately following this presentation.
Piccolo Masterclass with Jennifer Gunn
10:00-11:30 am
Hailed as “a dazzling piccolo virtuoso,” Jennifer Gunn was appointed to the position of Piccolo of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra by Maestro Daniel Barenboim in 2005. In demand as a clinician, Gunn has taught masterclasses around the world. Dive into the piccolo world and challenge yourself to see and hear the expressive possibilities of this beautiful instrument.
The Self-Sufficient Flutist with Hadar Noiberg
11:45am-1:15 pm
Hadar Noiberg has developed a method that teaches flutists how to discover and apply their own, unique, creative insights, regardless of their musical genre. Whether you are a Classical, Jazz, Latin, or World Music flutist, Noiberg will explore interactive exercises that deepen a connection to harmony and rhythm to gain freedom and confidence in all playing situations. Have your flutes ready for this interactive class.
Masterclass with Emma Gerstein
1:30-3:00 pm
Emma Gerstein, second flute of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was appointed to the post in 2017 by Music Director Riccardo Muti. Prior to joining the CSO, Gerstein servedas the section Principal Flute of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in NewZealand. Ms. Gerstein will share her expertise focusing on orchestral repertoire.
Explore the Deep Core: Embodying Your Music with Valarie Samulski
3:15-4:15 pm
Valarie Samulski’s workshop will integrate principles from Pilates, Yoga, and Qi Gong to help participants embody their music. A strong focus on anatomy, alignment, and breath mechanics will increase core support, clarity of pitch, and range of expression. Musicians will experience their bodies as their primary instrument, cultivating a physical conduit where music flows from the inside out.
Please bring a yoga mat or large towel to practice. You will need enough floor space to rest on your back with arms and legs fully extended.
Vocal Function Exercises with Dr. Kathleen Wilson
4:30-5:30 pm
Dr. Wilson will share her research and strategies used with singers, as crossover techniques that could be useful for flute players. She has had demonstrated success withsingers focusing on anatomy, physiology, and acoustics, in addition to imagery and other concepts to improve vocal technique. Her work on breathing could be especially applicable for flute players. The session is highly interactive and will provide opportunities for practice/application of concepts as well as discussion.
Flute Choir Performances
5:30-6:00 pm
Enjoy Flute Choir performances from around the world. Performers to be announced.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH