COFA Newsletter - The Ohio State University

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COFA Newsletter
The Central Ohio Flute Association welcomes guest artist,
Mark Sparks, to celebrate its 30th anniversary!
April 13, 2013
Competition information and application included in this issue!
A note from the President,
Chelsea Tanner
Hello Flutists! Welcome to another great
year with the Central Ohio Flute
Association! We have several guest artists
coming throughout the year to give
masterclasses, recitals, and presentations
on the Ohio State campus, including:
Nancy Toff, Lindsey Goodman, and
Greg Patillo, so stay tuned! This is going
to be an exciting year, to say the least.
Interested in becoming a
vendor or corporate sponsor?
We hope you will consider both exhibiting and
becoming a corporate sponsor of COFA. Your
sponsorship is a vital contribution towards our ability to
present a high quality festival. In addition, it entitles
you to discounted exhibit fees and the listing of your
company as a corporate sponsor on all of our upcoming
programs and newsletters. (See cofa.osu.edu)
Our guest artist for our 30th annual Flute
Festival is Mark Sparks! He has held the
Principal Flute position of the St. Louis
Symphony since 2000 and is a former
faculty member of the Peabody Institute.
His experience and expertise will be
shared with all of us during the upcoming
Flute Festival held on April 13, 2013. I
am looking forward to an incredible year!
Chelsea Tanner, President
In this issue:
Page 1
Page 2
Welcome
letter from
the
president
Highlights
from last
year’s
festival
Page 3
Introduction
to this year’s
guest artist,
Mark Sparks
Page 4
Page 6
Overview
of 2012
Central
Ohio flute
events
Upcoming
Events
Page 7
NFA
Highlights
Pages 8 &9
Competition
information
and
application
COFA NEWSLETTER
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COFA Festival 2012 in review
Masterclass Notes—The Basics we Learned
from Jean Ferrandis
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Trust dynamics; use lighter air for forte
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Bigger dynamics require greater trust in the
air; use deep air and blow through the music.
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Congratulations to our 2012
Competition Winners
Junior Division: 1st place Sunho Paik
Low register air speed and effort is like that of
talking.
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In breathing, the only effort is in blowing,
never in breathing.
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Release hips for freedom of back and thus
freedom of lungs.
High school:
1st place Stephanie Hegedus
Collegiate:
1st place Shun-Tien Hsu
Young Artist:
1st place Lauren Watkins
Pictured above from left to right: Robert Shane Paul and Jean in Saturday’s masterclass; Jean, Katherine Borst Jones, and
collaborating pianist, Dianne Frazer; Luke Shultz and Jean; Yoonee Kim and Jean.
Special thanks to our 2012 corporate
sponsors and vendors
Corporate Sponsors
Altus Flutes
Burkart Flutes and Piccolos
Eastman/Haynes Flutes
Flute Pro
Flute Specialists
Flute World
Little Piper
Miles Ahead Music
Muramatsu America
Royalton Music Company
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Vendors
Altus Flutes
Burkart Flutes and Piccolos
Eastman/Haynes Flutes
Flute Pro
Flute Specialists
Flute World
Little Piper
Miles Ahead Music
Muramatsu America
Royalton Music Company
Weait Music
Factory Direct
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Mark Sparks
Appointed Principal Flute of the St. Louis
Symphony Orchestra in 2000, acclaimed for
his colorful tone and spirited phrasing, Mark
Sparks has firmly established himself as a
leading American orchestral flutist and
teacher. He has performed in both solo and
ensemble roles in the United States, Europe,
South America, and Asia with numerous
orchestras, including guest appearances with
the New York Philharmonic, Cincinnati
Symphony, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
In addition, Mr. Sparks was Associate
Principal Flute with the Baltimore Symphony
under David Zinman. Mr. Sparks has also
performed as Principal Flute of the San
Antonio Symphony, Memphis Symphony,
and Canton Symphony. He began his career
in Venezuela with the Caracas Philharmonic.
A frequent guest at summer music festivals and
orchestral training programs, this year Mr. Sparks
returns to the Aspen Music Festival and School
where for 16 summers he has been an artist-faculty
member and Co-principal Flute of the Aspen
Chamber Symphony and Festival Orchestra. He
An enthusiastic teacher, Mr. Sparks
also looks forward to Missouri festivals in
maintains a private studio in St. Louis. He is
Innsbrook and Boonevelle in 2009.
a former full-time faculty member of the
Peabody Institute, and has presented Master
Classes and recitals in the U.S. and abroad.
In coming months he will visit the University
of Michigan, University of Nebraska, and
Manhattan School of Music, and has been
invited to perform at the National Flute
Association Convention in New York City.
Mr. Sparks can be heard on a solo album for the Summit
label, as well as the St. Louis Symphony's recent releases,
and with other orchestras on the Telarc, Decca, and Sony
labels. He has been interviewed by numerous publications,
including Time magazine, and in various trade publications,
for which he has also published performance articles. He is
featured in Windplayer magazine's feature on the nation's
top 10 principal flutists, and is included with distinguished
colleagues in the book 101 Inspirational Stories from the
World's Best Flute Players.
Biography courtesy of http://www.stlsymphony.org/bios/flutes/marksparks.aspx
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2012 Flute Events in Central Ohio
OSU High School Honor Band
In January, high school students from around the state
participated in an honor band at The Ohio State
University. Students attended a performance by the
Wind Symphony and participated in rehearsals
throughout the weekend. Their efforts culminated in a
final concert on Sunday, January 15, 2012. This year’s
honor band takes place January 18—20, 2013.
Mary Kay Fink Masterclass
On April 30, students at Ohio State participated in a
masterclass with guest artist, Mary Kay Fink, piccoloist in the
Cleveland Orchestra. Ms. Fink worked with three students on
both flute and piccolo and shared some meaningful insight on
orchestral excerpts and the Vivaldi piccolo concerti.
OSU Flute Workshop
50 high school students took part in the Ohio State Flute
Workshop this June. During the workshop, students
participated in masterclasses, took theory courses,
worked with coaches in small ensembles, and received
private lessons. Next year’s workshop will be held June
16—20, 2013.
Schwantner at Ohio State
In April, students and faculty at Ohio State
participated in the Contemporary Music Festival
featuring the works of Joseph Schwantner. Professor
Katherine Borst Jones performed Looking Back and
graduate students Rachel Haug, Yoonee Kim,
Robert Shane Paul, and Erin Helgeson Torres
performed his flute quartet, Silver Halo. The graduate
students also had the opportunity to work with Flute
Force, the group for whom the piece was written, in
their preparation of Silver Halo.
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Members of Flute Force share their knowledge with
Ohio State students. Pictured from left to right: Sheryl
Henze shares piccolo tips with Rachel Haug; Wendy
Stern offers some helpful hints about bass
flute to Erin Helgeson Torres.
Carol Wincenc Masterclass
On March 24, 2012, Carol Wincenc presented a
masterclass at Ohio State. Students worked with Ms.
Wincenc on solo repertoire and orchestral excerpts.
Pictured: Kari Boyer and Carol Wincenc.
New York Woodwind Quintet
Masterclass
In March 2012, the New York Woodwind Quintet
offered a masterclass to chamber ensembles at
Ohio State, made possible by Chamber Music
Columbus. The Venti Volare quintet, comprised of
graduate students Rachel Haug (flute), Stephanie
Kunz (oboe), Jacqueline Bretz Eichhorn (clarinet),
Katey Jahnke (horn), and John Gorman (bassoon)
worked with the New York Woodwind Quintet
and also had the opportunity to perform at the
Southern Theater in downtown Columbus prior to
an inspiring performance by the professional
ensemble.
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Upcoming Flute Events in Central Ohio
October 1: Lindsey Goodman at Ohio State
On October 1st, Lindsey Goodman will perform an
electroacoustic recital and teach a masterclass at Ohio State
University in Columbus, Ohio. Signature works by Rob Deemer
(The Road From Hana), Grant Cooper (Other Voices...), Eve
Beglarian (I Wi! Not Be Sad In This World), Roger Zahab
(suspicion of nakedness), Elainie Lillios (Among Fireflies), and
Mathew Rosenblum (Under the Rainbow) will be featured. The
6:30 pm recital and 7:30 pm masterclass in Hughes Hall are open
to the public. (information from www.lindseygoodman.com)
October 7: EOS Duo in Concert
The EOS duo, comprised of Kimberlee Goodman
(flute) and Karl Wohlwend (guitar) will present a
free concert at Grace Lutheran Church in
Westerville, Ohio. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
October 15: Nancy Toff at Ohio State
Renowned flutist and scholar Nancy Toff will be on the
Ohio State campus on October 15 as part of a collaborative
concert with faculty woodwind quintet, the Scarlet Winds,
to present a concert of published and unpublished works.
The concert, entitled “Scarlet Winds and Friends,” begins
at 8 p.m. in Weigel Hall Auditorium.
February 9, 2013: Westerville Symphony
The Westerville Symphony will perform a program entitled “Tunes-n-Tales” featuring Peter and the
Wolf. The concert is free to the public and takes place at the Westerville Public Library in
Westerville, Ohio. Concert times are 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.
March 2, 2013: Flute Choir Day
This event takes place on the campus of Otterbein University. Please visit the website for more
information.
http://otterbein.edu/public/Academics/Departments/Music/flute_day.aspx
COFA Officers and Contact Information
Advisor: Katherine Borst Jones, [email protected]
President: Chelsea Tanner, [email protected]
Competition Chair: Erin Torres, [email protected]
Vice President: Luke Shultz, [email protected] Editor: Rachel Haug, [email protected]
Secretary: Rachel Haug, [email protected]
Exhibit Chair: Rachel Haug, [email protected]
Treasurer: Kari Boyer, [email protected]
Flute Choir Chair: Nicole Charles, [email protected]
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Highlights from 2012 National Flute Association
Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada
This year heralded the 40th anniversary of the
National Flute Association, and many flutists
from Central Ohio participated in this
momentous occasion. Audrey Watkins was a
finalist in the High School Soloist Competition;
Katherine Borst Jones, Professor of Flute at
Ohio State, and George Pope, Professor of
Flute at the University of Akron and lecturer at
Baldwin Wallace, both performed during events
at the convention; and Dr. Kimberlee
Goodman, adjunct professor at Otterbein
University, organized equipment needs for the
event.
Professor Katherine Borst Jones and Ohio State alumna
DO YOU HAVE A
FLUTE CHOIR?
CONSIDER
PERFORMING
AT COFA 2013!!
Watch the website
for details...
Amy Likar participate together at the closing
concert.
Watch the following websites for flute events in Central Ohio!
cofa.osu.edu
flute.osu.edu
music.osu.edu
Please submit articles of interest, questions, or concerns to Rachel Haug, editor, DMA Candidate and
Ohio State Teaching [email protected]
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