Austin Flute Society

**NOMINATION DEADLINE IS TODAY!** If you are interested in any of these board positions for Austin Flute Society, please go to https://forms.gle/i1KPsShwke4mBswK6 and fill out the form today. Elections will occur immediately after and winners will be announced at our next meeting!

**NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN** If you are interested in joining the board at one of the following open positions, please follow this link: https://forms.gle/i1KPsShwke4mBswK6 (link in bio). Here you will find a full description of each position and can have your name added to the ballot. NOMINATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 25. If you have additional questions, please email us at [email protected]. Help us continue to build a wonderfully supportive and creative flute community in Austin and beyond!

**Entrepreneurship & Freelancing Roundtable Event**
AFS invites you to join flutists Hilary Janysek Piña , Mihoko Watanabe, Karen Bogardus and Ziqing Guan in a discussion on taking your career to the next level. The panelists will openly discuss topics in entrepreneurship and share the lessons they've learned in the areas of freelancing, developing new projects, managing a flute studio, and making your resume and bio stand out! Attendees will be invited to take part in the discussion, ask questions, pitch their new project ideas, or get advice on their own resume and bio. Follow https://www.austinflutesociety.org/events-1/entrepreneurship-roundtable to register today!

*AUSTIN FLUTE CHOIR AUDITIONS* Just a friendly reminder that in just 9 DAYS, we will be holding auditions for our Austin Flute Choir! We have some exciting performances lined up this season throughout the community. Simply email us at [email protected] to sign up for an audition time. Requirements are listed below!

**NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN** If you are interested in joining the board at one of the following open positions, please follow this link: https://forms.gle/i1KPsShwke4mBswK6 (link in bio). Here you will find a full description of each position and can have your name added to the ballot. NOMINATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 25. If you have additional questions, please email us at [email protected]. Help us continue to build a wonderfully supportive and creative flute community in Austin and beyond!

**FLUTE CHOIR AUDITIONS** Are you looking for a great flute community to join for an excellent, supportive musical experience? The Austin Flute Choir is the place for you! Auditions are coming up on August 24 from 9am-12pm. Simply email us at [email protected] to sign up for a audition time. This amazing ensemble has performed in many community spaces such as churches, senior homes, and libraries, and has most recently performed at the National Flute Association Convention in San Antonio. We are looking forward to hearing your wonderful artistry!

Congrats to the AUSTIN FLUTE CHOIR on their fantastic performance tonight!

Austin Flute Choir getting some good sustenance before tonight's concert at the National Flute Convention!! Performance starts at 7pm at the Hemisfair Ballroom Lobby. Come join us!!

Interested in taking a leadership role in Austin Flute Society? Here is your chance! The board has four positions currently open, and nominations are being accepted now! Most urgent need is for Sponsorship Coordinator, which currently has no nominees. If you have questions or are interested in adding to the nominations, please email austinflutesociety.org ASAP!

Join us at the NFA Convention next week!

Please check out this All-State Etude event sponsored and taught by our very own Hilary Janysek Piña !

Here we go! Get your etudes off to the right start! Join Dr. Piña virtually for practice strategies, goal setting, and more! $20 for all three classes- all students are welcome!



Direct link: www.hilaryjanysekflute.com/virtualevents

***SCHOLARSHIP WINNER*** We are proud to announce that for a second year, an AFS Private Lesson Scholarship is awarded to Nea Morales! Nea will receive lessons on a full scholarship sponsored by AFS for the 2024-2025 school year. She will be continuing her studies with AFS board member Luellyn Dollard! Here is a little bit about Nea:

My name is Nea Morales, and I’m proud to say that I’m going into my fifth year playing flute! I began my journey during the pandemic, where I was taught via Zoom in 6th grade. During middle school, I earned a chair into the Region 18 Concert & Symphonic Band as well as the Orchestra. This past year I made district band as a freshman. Besides being a part of my high school's Marching Band & Wind Ensemble, I also play with the Austin Youth Orchestra. I just completed my second year with the organization. As I am moving forward into my sophomore year of high school, I am excited to be continuing my musical journey in hopes to become a professional musician!

We at Austin Flute Society are committed to maintaining and expanding this program. Want to help us along the way? Visit our website to find out how you can support with a donation at austinflutesociety.org!

***SCHOLARSHIP WINNER*** We are proud to announce our newest recipient of the AFS Private Lesson Scholarship, Josiah Ponce! Josiah will receive lessons on a full scholarship sponsored by AFS for the 2024-2025 school year. He will be studying with AFS board member Dr. Hilary Janysek Pina! Here is a little bit about Josiah:

Josiah is a 17-year-old senior at Academy High School in Academy, Texas. He is the only musician in his family. He began playing the flute in 8th grade and has a deep love for music, enjoying the self-expression it offers. Josiah has a cat and a dog and plans to pursue flute performance in college.

We at Austin Flute Society are committed to maintaining and expanding this program. Want to help us along the way? Visit our website to find out how you can support with a donation at austinflutesociety.org!

The Austin Flute Choir has been invited to perform at the National Flute Association Convention. Come and hear their exciting program at a FREE send-off concert!

APPLICATION DUE TOMORROW!!

**SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY ** Austin Flute Society is proud to announce its 2nd Private Lesson Scholarship! This scholarship provides one school year (August - June) of private flute lessons with one of our esteemed AFS lesson instructors. The selected student is also granted membership to AFS and they will be invited to participate in events throughout the school year. For more information, please visit https://www.austinflutesociety.org/blank or link in bio. Spread the word!

YOUTH FLUTE DAY at NATIONAL FLUTE CONVENTION - SAN ANTONIO, TX!

Registration Details

Cost: $25/person, includes access to the full day of events

NFA membership is NOT required to attend Youth Flute Day.

YFD is done through the normal registration process/form, and it will show up as a registration option if you are not a member.

Adult non-flutist chaperones may attend free of charge (registration is required).

For groups of 10 or more, registration is only $20 per person. For group registrations, contact Mily Harrod, Membership Manager, at [email protected] or go to https://www.nfaonline.org/convention/HomePage/registration/group-registration

Students: Please plan to bring your own folding music stand

Advance online registration (by July 26th) is strongly encouraged. On-site registration will be available, but space is limited.

**SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY ** Austin Flute Society is proud to announce its 2nd Private Lesson Scholarship! This scholarship provides one school year (August - June) of private flute lessons with one of our esteemed AFS lesson instructors. The selected student is also granted membership to AFS and they will be invited to participate in events throughout the school year. For more information, please visit https://www.austinflutesociety.org/blank or link in bio. Spread the word!

Looking for a great Flute Camp this summer?? Join our Board Member Julie Koidin at the Central Texas Flute Camp!

CENTRAL TEXAS FLUTE CAMP IS BACK!

Monday June 3 - Wed. June 5th
Hays High School Band Hall, Kyle, TX

9:00 am - 12:30 pm daily

Fee: $125.00 (last week of open registration thru May 10th)

What can will we do at FLUTE camp?!

Flute Ensembles!

Opportunity to play bass and alto flutes!

High School preparation and "Let's Talk TMEA/Region Band"

Workshopping flute trouble spots - "How to get those high notes soft." "How to do vibrato." "How to double tongue - and triple tongue!"

Learn how to compose and improvise!

Concert for family and friends on Wednesday, June 5th at 12:00 pm

Here is the link to join in on the fun: https://sites.google.com/view/ctxflutecamp/home?authuser=2

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Koidin - [email protected]

GO FLUTES!! :)

A huge thank you must be expressed for all the hard work and time dedicated to our Austin Youth and Adult Flute Choirs, directed by Dr. Rebecca Poole and Isaac Medina! They not only enrich our festival every year, but the Adult Flute Choir has a full season of events throughout the Austin community. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your gifts.

Our Festival Thank Yous continue with our amazing Presenters. Your sharing of expertise provided substantive enrichment to musicians of all ages and levels. We love and appreciate you for sharing your gifts!

Nicole Elkins & Dr. Adrienne Tadjamulia Read
Vic Wheeler
Hayley Grainger & Allison Parramore
Thomas Horter Flute Repair
Seetha Shivaswamy

So much of what you have seen all season long is due to the incredible work of our Executive Board! Our Festival especially would not have been possible without your vision, hard work and perseverance.

Special shout out to our leadership, President Isaac Medina and Vice President Luellyn Dollard who have led the way with poise and determination. We appreciate y'all!

Executive Board:
Megan R. Cho , Treasurer
Sheryl Goodnight , Recording Secretary
Ramona Douglas - Flutist , Media Secretary
Hilary Janysek Piña , YAC Collegiate Division Coordinator
Kim Hart, YAC Senior Division Coordinator
Maryssa Chartier , YAC Junior Division Coordinator and Sponsorship Coordinator
Julie Koidin, Programming Coordinator

We continue with our Thank You's, to our Festival sponsors. All we were able to do would not have been possible without your support!

Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company
The Flute Finder LLC
Burkart Flutes
Strait Music
Thomas Horter Flute Services
Win-D-Fender
Better Than New Band Repair
Flute Center of New York

Our Annual Austin Flute Festival would not have been the success that it was without many people working together. This year, our Guest Artist Ebonee Thomas was truly the highlight of our entire festival. Her poise, grace and incredible artistry was felt throughout every facet of her participation. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing with us!!



Psst... don't forget to tag us in your pictures on social and use the hashtags above!

AND THAT'S A WRAP! We had an incredible Festival this weekend filled with lots of music making, community building and just plain old fun! Thank you to all who participated and helped make this event a huge success.

We are having such a fantastic time at our festival today! Here is our fabulous guest artist Ebonee Thomas live in action with Piccolo Masterclass and YAC Collegiate winner!. Ebonee Thomas is a Burkart Artist.

TODAY is the day! The parking lot is on Chalmers st. Enter the campus and head toward the chapel. We can’t wait to see you!

Congrats to ALL of our young flutists who competed in the AFS Young Artist Competition tonight. We are proud to announce our finalists who will be performing on Saturday (4/6) at our annual flute festival. Join us for a full day of flute fun at Huston Tillotson University!

YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION RESULTS! Stay tuned for a Facebook Live announcement of our Finalists for Junior and Senior Divisions at 9:30!