The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia

Bi-Monthly Newsletters:

May 2008

March 2008

January 2008

November 2007

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Flute Happenings in and around Philadelphia:

 Dolce Suono Season Finale

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7:30pm

"Ultimate Baroque" - Music of Bach, Handel, Telemann

Alan Morrison, organ and harpsichord - Mimi Stillman, flute - Hirono Oka, violin - Richard Amoroso, violin - Burchard Tang, viola - Yumi Kendall, cello - Emilio Gravagno, double bass

First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia FREE 267-252-1803

www.dolcesuono.com

Concerts at Carmel

"Bliss and Friends" Concert

Friday, May 16th, 2008, 8:00 p.m.

Diverse Dances Lois Bliss Herbine, flute and piccolo Allen Krantz, guitar

The selections presented in this flute and guitar concert travel through multicultural dance forms and accent the music of Romania, Argentina, India, Ireland and America.

There is no admission charge, although donations are gratefully accepted.

Reception for the artists will follow.

Carmel Presbyterian Church Corner of Mount Carmel Ave and Edge Hill Road, Glenside, PA 215-887-1074 Visit the Concerts at Carmel Website for more info. http://presbycarmel.org/concerts.html

Marc Adler at Chris' Jazz Cafe!

Thursday, June 5th, 9 PM

Chris’ Jazz Café , 1421 Sansom Street in Philadelphia

Jazz flutist and composer Marc Adler will be performing at Chris’ Jazz Café with his sextet for the release of his cd Labyrinth.  This event is made possible by a generous grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

The band features Tony Miceli [vibes]; Tony Marino [bass]; Erik Johnson [drums] with additional horn players Bob Meashey [trumpet] and Jim McFalls [trombone]. They will be performing works from Labyrinth and other originals and arrangements.

Contemporary straight-ahead jazz at its best! Don’t miss this inspiring event! Sets begin at 9 p.m. Also – one lucky individual each set will win a signed and framed print of the original artwork for the cd cover along with a copy of the cd. For more information call 215.568.3131  or visit  www.chrisjazzcafe.com.

Flutefest at Wilmington Music School!

(click on link above for flier)

Saturday, June 28, 2008

The Wilmington Music School 4101 Washington Street, Wilmington, DE

9 AM to 3:30 PM

Cost: $75 for the entire day

Sponsors and Vendors: Jeff Weissman Flute Company, Concord Music, Music and Arts

Guest clinician is David Cramer, Philadelphia Orchestra

Mr. Cramer will present a master class and recital along with a workshop on preparing for college auditions.

Other general classes offered will be Dalcroze, Yoga, flute ensembles plus others to be announced.

This is a fun day geared for all age students from beginning non-readers through adult.

For more information, contact: Dr. Lynne Cooksey at LMCFlute@aethr.com.