Approaching Baroque Music With Primary Sources (and Without Fear!) 
Presented by Dr. Linda H. Pereksta 
Baroque music is a cornerstone of our repertoire, yet many very capable flutists are still uncomfortable with aspects of Baroque style and performance practice.  This purpose of this session is to help demystify much of that with an approach that nurtures curiosity and exploration, and is designed for modern flutists who wish to become more comfortable with baroque repertoire.  It takes a relatively small amount of information to begin to feel more empowered, and one approach is to connect with a distant time period in a more direct and visceral way. We will start with primary sources, and with the assumption that each of us is capable of making our own informed musical decisions.  After all, the most historically “authentic” thing you can do is to adapt the music to make it your own.  This is very much a participatory session, so attendees should bring flutes and sensible shoes! 
 

New Ideas for the Flute

Presented by Tim Lane

A recital of recently written compositions for the flute. Compositions will include White Willow River and COILS by Larry Baker, Elegia by Mario Lavista, Passages by Ethan Wickman, Fantasie by Olivier Messiaen, and La Capricieuse by Edward Elgar 

Mini Flute Spa  - The Flute Scale Book: A Path to Artistry by Patricia George and Phyllis Avidan Louke

Presented by Patricia George

Published by www.fabulousflute.com

This new scale method fulfills the teacher's and performer's dream list of scale studies.  Besides the scales, there is a chapter on what to do with the notes once you have learned them.  Also included are Practice Guides with hundreds of rhythms and articulations patterns to practice any group of six or eight notes.  Patricia George will teach a participatory masterclass on using this book in your teaching and practice.  Bring your flute.  The book is suitable for all ages through professional.    

Publish or Perish? Sharing Your Ideas with the Flute Community

Presented by Patricia George and Victoria Jicha

Dos and don'ts of the writing world from the writer's prospective as well as the editor's prospective.   Join Flute Talk columnist, Patricia George and Flute Talk editor Victoria Jicha in a unique, informative discussion.    

Dances, Dreams, and Duos

Caen Thomason-Redus and René  Izquierdo, flute and guitar professors at UW-Milwaukee, bring you this exciting program of classical and Latin works for flute and guitar.  Whether you come to hear the idyllic Grand Duo Concertant by Mauro Giuliani, the energetic Snow Dreams by Joan Tower, the irresistible Romanian Folk Dances by Béla Bartók, or the transportive South American works by Celso Machado and Maximo Diego Pujol, you will love every minute.