Lyrics from Linda
| VOLUME 16 NUMBER 6 |
As February has arrived, we realize that our concert February 12th at Port Aransas
Community Theatre is imminent. Please be sure that your family and friends
are invited to come hear us perform. (This means YOU must invite them!) We will rehearse
at 2:00 and perform at 4:00. And, when you come to the concert this Sunday, in addition to
your family and friends, be sure to bring your music and folder. Mr. Cole will generously
provide us with music stands. Look for the order of music in your e-mail this week.
Music will be put in the black concert folders before the concert. Remember to wear your
new embroidered CBFC shirts with long black skirt or slacks and black shoes.
We also have a performance of Dr. Bill Bunch’s “Scherzo” at the Corpus Christi Music Club
on February 23rd. We need more players for that event, so if there is any possibility you
can take the morning from work to join us, it would be great. We will play at approximately
11:00. We are planning a mini-concert of two additional pieces to demonstrate some flute
choir music for that organization. Our rehearsal for that event will be Sunday, February
19th at 2:00 at First Presbyterian Church, Portland. Those who will be participating need to
bring their folders.
Our March meeting on March 19th (Please note the change of date, due to spring break.)
again is important to attend for several reasons. Our nominating committee is working on
developing a slate of officers to present at this meeting. Election of officers for next year will
be soon. And, we have just TWO (2!) more rehearsals for our spring concert in April. This
is the best time (and last chance) for any new members to come this year. It is evident that
your attendance at these rehearsals and events is necessary. Remember that we enjoy
getting together to play and keep up with each other.
I have been discussing just performances of the Coastal Bend Flutes. Our own Paul
Klemm, along with clarinetist Ralph Goonan performed a concert on the recital series at
First Methodist Church in Rockport on January 21st. A very appreciative audience enjoyed
this concert. The Corpus Christi Wind Symphony will be performing at the auditorium in
Flour Bluff on February 7 at 8:00. Several of our Coastal Bend Flutists will be playing
in this concert. Please let us know when you will be performing, solo, ensemble, band,
orchestra, choir, recital -- any event in which you perform. You can contact any officer by
clicking on their name on the “contact us” page of our website at www.coastalbendfluteclub.
org. Check out the new photos on our website as well. (I keep forgetting that if you are
reading this newsletter, you are probably ALREADY on our website!)
This column began with reminders of rehearsals and performances the Coastal Bend Flutes
have upcoming. These are opportunities for you to perform and share your talent with
others. Of course these occasions also are opportunities to share your time with fellow
flutists and improve your playing skills, explore a variety of literature for flute choir and learn
to play more fluently on piccolo, alto and bass flutes.
The next reminder was of past and future performances of some of our members. It is
important to attend “live” performances on your instrument to hear and see how others
perform, the type and style of music they play, the special sounds they achieve on their
instrument, their performing style. While we consider music mostly an aural experience,
think about a symphony concert, or a jazz performance, or a solo performance; how much is
communicated visually, from the way instrumentalists use their tools as an extension of
themselves, how conductors interpret the composer’s intentions, how musicians bring their
music to you in a very personal way? I think of some of my music appreciation students as
they have first experiences attending such concerts and their responses. “I never realized a
harp was so large!” “I didn’t know the strings had to keep their bows moving together, in the
same direction at the same time!” “The double bass is much larger than I expected!”
“There are many more instruments in the orchestra than I imagined!” “The performer spoke
to the audience and described how the music was composed and demonstrated examples
of this. It made my understanding and appreciation of the concert much more complete.” In
addition to gaining more understanding of music, it is vitally important to support our fellow
musicians by attending their performances. We know and appreciate the amount of work
and love that go into such concerts.
While it is of significant importance to perform and attend the performances of others, it is
also vital to expose ourselves to performances which we cannot attend “live”. Through
recordings, we can learn much more about literature, instruments, performers. I will
conclude by inviting you to discover a recent flute CD by reading a review elsewhere in this
newsletter. While the CD is jazz, which may not be your listening preference, take the
opportunity to check it out and hear how C flutes, alto and bass flutes can be used together,
just what we are doing in our organization. And, may you thoroughly enjoy the upcoming
performances of the Coastal Bend Flutes. I am excited about playing in the brand new Port
Aransas Community Theatre.
See you there!
Linda
Community Theatre is imminent. Please be sure that your family and friends
are invited to come hear us perform. (This means YOU must invite them!) We will rehearse
at 2:00 and perform at 4:00. And, when you come to the concert this Sunday, in addition to
your family and friends, be sure to bring your music and folder. Mr. Cole will generously
provide us with music stands. Look for the order of music in your e-mail this week.
Music will be put in the black concert folders before the concert. Remember to wear your
new embroidered CBFC shirts with long black skirt or slacks and black shoes.
We also have a performance of Dr. Bill Bunch’s “Scherzo” at the Corpus Christi Music Club
on February 23rd. We need more players for that event, so if there is any possibility you
can take the morning from work to join us, it would be great. We will play at approximately
11:00. We are planning a mini-concert of two additional pieces to demonstrate some flute
choir music for that organization. Our rehearsal for that event will be Sunday, February
19th at 2:00 at First Presbyterian Church, Portland. Those who will be participating need to
bring their folders.
Our March meeting on March 19th (Please note the change of date, due to spring break.)
again is important to attend for several reasons. Our nominating committee is working on
developing a slate of officers to present at this meeting. Election of officers for next year will
be soon. And, we have just TWO (2!) more rehearsals for our spring concert in April. This
is the best time (and last chance) for any new members to come this year. It is evident that
your attendance at these rehearsals and events is necessary. Remember that we enjoy
getting together to play and keep up with each other.
I have been discussing just performances of the Coastal Bend Flutes. Our own Paul
Klemm, along with clarinetist Ralph Goonan performed a concert on the recital series at
First Methodist Church in Rockport on January 21st. A very appreciative audience enjoyed
this concert. The Corpus Christi Wind Symphony will be performing at the auditorium in
Flour Bluff on February 7 at 8:00. Several of our Coastal Bend Flutists will be playing
in this concert. Please let us know when you will be performing, solo, ensemble, band,
orchestra, choir, recital -- any event in which you perform. You can contact any officer by
clicking on their name on the “contact us” page of our website at www.coastalbendfluteclub.
org. Check out the new photos on our website as well. (I keep forgetting that if you are
reading this newsletter, you are probably ALREADY on our website!)
This column began with reminders of rehearsals and performances the Coastal Bend Flutes
have upcoming. These are opportunities for you to perform and share your talent with
others. Of course these occasions also are opportunities to share your time with fellow
flutists and improve your playing skills, explore a variety of literature for flute choir and learn
to play more fluently on piccolo, alto and bass flutes.
The next reminder was of past and future performances of some of our members. It is
important to attend “live” performances on your instrument to hear and see how others
perform, the type and style of music they play, the special sounds they achieve on their
instrument, their performing style. While we consider music mostly an aural experience,
think about a symphony concert, or a jazz performance, or a solo performance; how much is
communicated visually, from the way instrumentalists use their tools as an extension of
themselves, how conductors interpret the composer’s intentions, how musicians bring their
music to you in a very personal way? I think of some of my music appreciation students as
they have first experiences attending such concerts and their responses. “I never realized a
harp was so large!” “I didn’t know the strings had to keep their bows moving together, in the
same direction at the same time!” “The double bass is much larger than I expected!”
“There are many more instruments in the orchestra than I imagined!” “The performer spoke
to the audience and described how the music was composed and demonstrated examples
of this. It made my understanding and appreciation of the concert much more complete.” In
addition to gaining more understanding of music, it is vitally important to support our fellow
musicians by attending their performances. We know and appreciate the amount of work
and love that go into such concerts.
While it is of significant importance to perform and attend the performances of others, it is
also vital to expose ourselves to performances which we cannot attend “live”. Through
recordings, we can learn much more about literature, instruments, performers. I will
conclude by inviting you to discover a recent flute CD by reading a review elsewhere in this
newsletter. While the CD is jazz, which may not be your listening preference, take the
opportunity to check it out and hear how C flutes, alto and bass flutes can be used together,
just what we are doing in our organization. And, may you thoroughly enjoy the upcoming
performances of the Coastal Bend Flutes. I am excited about playing in the brand new Port
Aransas Community Theatre.
See you there!
Linda
| Future Dates: Click the Link above for the complete CBFC Calendar |
Music Review
For those of you interested in jazz flute, here is a CD which is very enjoyable to hear. The
group “Flutology” which is reviewed below, has produced a CD called “First Date”. Frank
Wess is featured on C flute and bass flute, Holly Hofmann on C flute, Ali Ryerson on C flute
and alto flute, Mike Wofford on piano, Peter Washington, bass and Ben Riley on drums.
Cuts include be bop, ceora, sumpn’ went wrong, rainseville, this I dig of you, pretty is, equal
parts, a child is born and flutopia. “A Child Is Born” was performed in one take, with no chart
or rehearsal. This is what jazz is all about.
Flutology
Flutology is a new sextet powered by three remarkable flute masters, the most famous
artist being Frank Wess. Wess brought a sparkling flute sound to Count Basie’s 1953 big
band, and here he emerges a half century later in a small group setting more bop-centered
than swing-focused. With Holly Hofmann on C flute and Ali Ryerson on C and alto flute,
Wess, on C and bass flute, establishes a profound empathy, a telepathic sounding
communication that is thrilling, fresh, thoughtful. Pianist Mike Wofford grounds this ethereal
trinity with smart arrangements and some sparse tasteful soloing, while the nearly self
effacing rhythm section of bassist Peter Washington and drummer Ben Riley offer solid
support while letting the flutes assue their proper place in the spotlight.
This well programmed and recorded studio set opens with an energetic workout on Charlie
Parker’s “Be Bop, a lovingly lyrical cover of Lee Morgan’s “Ceora” with a shining solo by
Hofmann, a perky cover of Hank Mobley’s “This I Dig of You”, plus a handful of Wess
originals, including the aptly titled “Pretty Is”. The distinct personalities of the flutists shine
through since there’s an overwhelming sense of non-competitiveness among the players,
with each taking generous solos.
Also uniting them is a love of a warm and smooth tone rooted in classical flute. They
connect to the Hubert Laws/James Newton camp, avoiding the highly vocalized flute tone
established by Roland Kirk and Yusef Lateef. For far too many decades the flute, let alone
the flute ensemble, has held a marginalized position in jazz. What Howard Johnson’s band
Gravity did to redeem the unjustly marginalized tuba, Flutology promises to do for the flute.
Even more significantly, I have rarely heard a band with a three musician front line in recent
years with as many creative ideas that so seamlessly mesh. This is simply a major
mainstream jazz album of 2003 by any standard, and the fact that is showcases flutes makes
it that much more singular and breathtaking.
--Norman Weinstein AllAboutJazz.com
group “Flutology” which is reviewed below, has produced a CD called “First Date”. Frank
Wess is featured on C flute and bass flute, Holly Hofmann on C flute, Ali Ryerson on C flute
and alto flute, Mike Wofford on piano, Peter Washington, bass and Ben Riley on drums.
Cuts include be bop, ceora, sumpn’ went wrong, rainseville, this I dig of you, pretty is, equal
parts, a child is born and flutopia. “A Child Is Born” was performed in one take, with no chart
or rehearsal. This is what jazz is all about.
Flutology
Flutology is a new sextet powered by three remarkable flute masters, the most famous
artist being Frank Wess. Wess brought a sparkling flute sound to Count Basie’s 1953 big
band, and here he emerges a half century later in a small group setting more bop-centered
than swing-focused. With Holly Hofmann on C flute and Ali Ryerson on C and alto flute,
Wess, on C and bass flute, establishes a profound empathy, a telepathic sounding
communication that is thrilling, fresh, thoughtful. Pianist Mike Wofford grounds this ethereal
trinity with smart arrangements and some sparse tasteful soloing, while the nearly self
effacing rhythm section of bassist Peter Washington and drummer Ben Riley offer solid
support while letting the flutes assue their proper place in the spotlight.
This well programmed and recorded studio set opens with an energetic workout on Charlie
Parker’s “Be Bop, a lovingly lyrical cover of Lee Morgan’s “Ceora” with a shining solo by
Hofmann, a perky cover of Hank Mobley’s “This I Dig of You”, plus a handful of Wess
originals, including the aptly titled “Pretty Is”. The distinct personalities of the flutists shine
through since there’s an overwhelming sense of non-competitiveness among the players,
with each taking generous solos.
Also uniting them is a love of a warm and smooth tone rooted in classical flute. They
connect to the Hubert Laws/James Newton camp, avoiding the highly vocalized flute tone
established by Roland Kirk and Yusef Lateef. For far too many decades the flute, let alone
the flute ensemble, has held a marginalized position in jazz. What Howard Johnson’s band
Gravity did to redeem the unjustly marginalized tuba, Flutology promises to do for the flute.
Even more significantly, I have rarely heard a band with a three musician front line in recent
years with as many creative ideas that so seamlessly mesh. This is simply a major
mainstream jazz album of 2003 by any standard, and the fact that is showcases flutes makes
it that much more singular and breathtaking.
--Norman Weinstein AllAboutJazz.com