The Quarterly Newsletter of the Flute Society of Saint Louis Issue #4, Winter 2011 KEY NOTES

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1 KEY NOTES Join us for Trivia Night The Flute Soicety of Saint Louis and the Saint Louis Classical Guitar Soicety are teaming up this April to put on a trivia night to raise funds for our upcoming season. The event will be held at Clayton High School Commons at 6:30 p.m. and will include silent auction items, heads/tails, 50/50 cash game, and musical performances by members fo both societies. Mulligans will be available for purchase as well. Popcorn and punch will be provided however players are encouraged to bring their own snacks and non-alocoholic beverages. Tickets will be available for purchase soon and are priced at $20 a ticket or $140 for a table of 8. Further information willl is available at and Current Board Members and Officers President: Shelly Monier slmonier@yahoo.com Vice President/ Youth Flute Choir Director : Kristi Benedick kristi7997@yahoo.com Secretary/Adult Flute Choir Director: Kim Hollander k.hollander@charter.net Treasurer: Colleen Donohue attycmd@aol.com Upcoming Events : Flute Choirs Concert, 6:00p.m., Union United Methodist Church, 3543 Watson Road : FSSL Fundraiser Concert, 6:30p.m., Steinway Gallery, Dorsett Road : Shelly Monier Recital, 6:30p.m., STLCC- Florissant Valley : Trivia Night, 6:00 p.m. Clayton High School : Members Concert, 10:30a.m, Steinway Galllery Web Administrator: Cara McKinley cemckinley@gmail.com Member: Katie Smyth katiejsmyth@gmail.com Member: Wendy Hymes info@wendyhymes.com Newsletter Editor: Kristi Benedick kristi7997@yahoo.com

2 Message from the President: Hello everyone! Thank you all for your patience this past fall while I was busy finishing up my doctoral degree. Although we didn t have many events scheduled in the Fall, our Spring semester is filling up quickly with fun events. Please help support the Flute Choirs by attending our Fundraiser Concert on Sunday March 13th at 6:30 pm at the Steinway Gallery. Our goal is to help raise money to purchase a bass flute for the groups. This has been our goal for several years now and we are making it a priority to give the flute choirs the opportunity to have this instrument. Our flute choirs are full of some of our most active and supportive members and we are working hard to help the ensembles grow and be successful. You can also hear our flute choirs on their Feburary 27th free concert at Union United Methodist Church at 6pm. Another event that I am excited to announce is our second annual trivia night. The members that were in attendance last year had a great time. We are trying to make this event even bigger this year by teaming up with the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society. We hope to see you all there on Saturdy, April 30th. In addition to playing trivia you will also get to hear the amazing talent within these two orginizations as we will have small chamber groups perfroming at the event. Also, the board is currently working on next year s scheule of events. If you have any suggestion or recommendations for the schedule, please me at flutesocietyofsaintlouis@gmail.com Please Support Our Sponsors: Flute Specialists, Inc. 606 S. Rochester Rd. Clawson, MI info@flutespecialists.com Flute World Company Orchard Lake Rd. Farmington Hills, MI (248) flutes@fluteworld.com DONATIONS WELCOME! FSSL strives to bring high quality and interesting programming to St Louis to benefit the community. As a not-for-profit organization, the expense of providing our programming is always a concern. We rely heavily upon membership fees and donations so that we can continue to bring this caliber of programming to you. Please note that FSSL is a 501(c)(3) organization, and donations that you make will be tax deductible (please consult your tax advisor if you have any questions). We thank you for your support, as your contributions will continue to keep FSSL financially healthy and a strong organization!

3 Member Spotlight:Andrea Clark -Why did you choose to play the flute? I don t remember, but I probably just liket the way it sounded. -When did you begin playing the flute? In the fourth grade. Our school district (in New York State, about 50 miles north of NYC) had a great instrumental and vocal music program. -Do you have any career highlights you would like to share and/or what is your most notable or personally satisfying accomplishment? About 12 years ago, when our daughters were in high school, I decided to start taking lessons again and ramp up my playing to the next level. This eventually led to me joining the St. Louis Wind Symphony, auditioning for and being awarded the principal flute position with the St. Louis Civic Orchestra, buying a new and better flute and later a new and better piccolo, helping to form a woodwind quintet, and just generally challenging myself as a musician. -Do you have a favorite practice routine? Can you describe it? I probably don t practice as much as I should! :-) -Describe any other interests or hobbies you have. I also play whistle and enjoy playing and performing Irish and old-time music. -Who are your favorite composers? Mozart and the Russians -What is your favorite style of music to listen to? to perform? I like most kinds of music -Describe your musical background (schools attended, ensembles performed in, etc.). I studied flute at American University for two years as an undergrad, then later in life took lessons with Paula Kasica. See above for ensembles. I don t have a formal music degree. -Do you have any advice for aspiring flutists? Never give up on yourself! Recent News: Trivia Night: We are excited to be working with the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society for our second annual trivia night! It should be a great event! Flute Choirs: The Adult and Youth Flute Choirs are up and running for the season. Rehearsals are now being held at Union United Methodist Church in South St. Louis. It is not too late to join if you want to play! Contact Kim Hollander, (k.hollander@charter.net) or Kristi Benedick, (kristi7997@yahoo.com) if you are interested.

4 Shelly Monier Saint Peters/Edwardsville, IL Jan Smith Webster Groves Kristi Benedick Saint Peters/Saint Charles Kim Hollander South City Lindsey Dyer Shaffer, Alex St. Louis, MO Member Achievements: Congratulations to Nicolas Schmidt, Chelsea Klein, and Sarah Kohl for making all-district band. Congratulations to Nicholas Schmidt for making first alternate in the Missouri All-State Band. Congratulations to Chelsea Klein for making the Honorable Mention Missouri All State-Band and for Making first chair in the Bi-State Band. Congratulations to Shelly Monier for receiving her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Congratulations to Kristi Benedick for receiving her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. If you have honors and awards that you would like acknowledged in this newsletter please them to Saint Louis Area Teachers: Carolyn Hoyer Webster Groves Katie Smyth South County Jennifer Garrison Brown South County Molly Walsh Bair St. Charles County Heather Chu Wentzville Douglas Worthen Carbondale, IL Wendy Hymes Creve Coeur Amanda Boyer Hillsboro, MO Nancy Donnelly St. Louis, MO Lisa Toro Mazzoni Ballwin, MO Lisa Smith, Lisa St. Louis, MO If you are a current Flute Society of Saint Louis member and would like to be listed as a teacher in this newsletter, please contact Kristi Benedick at kristi7997@yahoo.com.

5 The Quarterly Newsletter of the Flute Society of Saint Louis Issue #4, Winter 2011 Photo Gallery: Students performing in the Bernard Goldberg Masterclass, Fall 2010 Classifieds: For sale: Arista T model head serial number 319, sterling silver with 14k gold lip plate and riser, wonderful brilliant tone, great projection in the low register, and very quick response. Lovingly played for about a year and a half in Webster Symphony and many other performances including the Webster University concerto competition (winner). $2000. Paula Bernhardt, or paulab08@ yahoo.com For sale: Tom Green head serial number ,.016 sterling silver with 14k gold riser. Warm tone, fast response, and wonderfully consistent tone and projection throughout the registers. A great upgrade head for an advancing student or a midrange instrument. $1000. Paula Bernhardt, or paulab08@yahoo.com For Sale: Miyazawa Head joint, Mz-5 heavy wall, sterling silver with platinum riser. This is a great head joint for flutists looking for a consistent, big sound with a rich color palette throughout all the registers. Also, provides a dark, responsive low register. Asking Price: $

6 Come join us for a Night of Fun and Donations Hosted by: Flute Society of Saint Louis Saint Louis Classical Guitar Society Saturday, April 30, 2011 Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Popcorn and punch provided Chamber music performances May bring own food and beverage NO alcohol allowed!! Location: 1 Mark Twain Circle Commons at Clayton High School Clayton, MO Other Games will include: 50/50 Cash Game Heads or Tails Silent Auction flutesocietyofsaintlouis@gmail.com info@guitarstlouis.net Sponsored By:

7 Flute Society Membership Form September 1, August 31, 2011 Please Print Clearly Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Age: Occupation: Do You Give Lessons? Please Circle all that apply: New Member Renewal New Address Flute Society Dues: (Please Check One) Regular Member $25.00 Regular Member Early Renewal (Before Oct. 1, 2010) $20.00 Student $12.50 Please list school Student Early Renewal (Before Oct. 1, 2010)$10.00 Patron $50.00 Lifetime Member $ Interests: (check all that apply) Playing in Youth Flute Choir Playing in Adult Flute Choir Helping with Events Performing in our Concerts Playing informally with other flutists Tax Deductible Donation $ Favorite Events: (check all that apply) Concerts Lectures Master classes Competitions Other (please specify): Total Amount Enclosed: $ Mail and Make Checks Payable to: Flute Society of Saint Louis Pebble Beach Dr. Saint Louis, MO 63114