past programs

GUEST ARTIST MASTER CLASSES AND RECITALS

• Shelley Gruskin (recorder/baroque flute/modern flute) - March 16, 1980
• Jean Pierre Rampal - March 29, 1980
• Donald Peck -1982
• Robert Cole - March 13, 1983
• Britton Staff - April 21, 1983
• Jeanne Baxtresser - May 1, 1983
• Julius Baker – November 5, 1984
• Mark Thomas - March 13, 1985
• Murray Panitz - May 16, 1986
• James Pellerite – November 22, 1986
• Ann LaBerge – January 18, 1987
• John Solum (baroque and modern) – February 6, 1987
• Bettine Clemen Ware – January 24, 1988
• Bart Feller – February 28, 1988
• Barbara Leibundguth – May 20, 1989
• Julia Bogorad – April 1, 1990
• Adam Kuenzel – May 19, 1991
• Angelita Floyd – November 9, 1991
• Jean Pierre Rampal – February 13, 1992
• Boland-Dowdall Flute and Guitar Duo – March 7, 1992
• Tim Day – March 6, 1993
• John Solum (baroque and modern) – May 2, 1993
• Ann LaBerge – March 5, 1994
• Trevor Wye – April 24, 1994
• Samuel Baron – November 20, 1994
• Goran Marcusson (Swedish flute Music) – March 4, 1995
• Alexander Murray (baroque and modern) – October 15, 1995
• Leone Buyse – March 9, 1996
• Gro Sandvik – October 27, 1996
• Walfrid Kujala – November 9 , 1997
• William Bennett – February 22, 1997
• Emmanuel Pahud – March 14, 1998
• Betty Bang Mather – October 25, 1998
• Julia Bogorad – March 21, 1998
• Marina Piccinini – March 13, 1999
• Tadeu Coelho – October 24, 1999
• Joshua Smith – February 12, 2000
• Keith Underwood – November 18, 2000
• James Galway – November 20, 2000
• Bradley Garner – March 10, 2001
• Marcos Granados and Un Mundo Ensemble – March 9, 2002
• George Pope – November 8, 2003
• Immanuel Davis – November 13, 2004
• Alexa Still – November 13, 2004
• Bonita Boyd – November 12, 2005
• Amy Porter – November 11, 2006
• Mathieu Dufour – November 17, 2007
• Mimi Stillman – November 8, 2008
• Project: Greg Pattillo, flute/Eric Stephenson, cello/Peter Seymour, bass – November 7, 2009
• Richard Sherman – November 13, 2010
• Leone Buyse – November 5, 2011

LECTURES / DEMONSTRATIONS / WORKSHOPS

• Flutomania: David Eagle, January 13, 1980
• Piccolo Workshop:  Emil Niosi:  October 19, 1980
• Jazz in the Afternoon:  Max Swanson:  November 1, 1981
• Contemporary Flute Music Recital:  Sidney Zeitlin, October 17, 1982
• New Flute Sonorities:  Robert Dick, March 9, 1983
• Workshop on Stagefright:  Nadine Emerson, January 26, 1983
• Irish Ethnic Flute:  Laura MacKenzie, May 19, 1984
• Baroque Interpretation Masterclass:  Frederique Chauvet, October 14, 1984
• Baroque Flute and Dance:  Betty Bang Mather, April 20, 1985
• Music Clinic: Rhadames Angelucci,former principal oboe MN Orchestra, March 20, 1988
• Workshop Bach to Varese:  Patricia Spencer, October 27, 1990
• Playing Without Pain Workshop:  Mary Louise Poor, March 2, 1991
• Catherine Ransom Recital:  April 12, 1992
• Musical Tribute to Sid Zeitlin:  October 25, 1992
• A Tribute to Mary Roberts Wilson:  November 14, 1993
• Focus on Alexander Technique:  Alexander Murray, October 15, 1995
• History of Ornamentation/Performance Practice:  Paul Jacobson, March 9, 1996
• Chamber Music Seminar:  Flute & Guitar Duos of Coates/Harris Duo and Duologue (Jeff Van and Susan DeJong) performing and lecturing on making a CD and commissioning works
• Piano Master Class with Kathryn Brown (accompanist for Joshua Smith), February 12, 2000
• Latin Percussion Workshop:  Marco Granados and Un Mundo Ensemble, March 9, 2002
• Open Masterclass with Immanuel Davis, November 13, 2004
• “It Sounded Better at Home” presentation by Linda Chatterton, November 17, 2007
• Open Masterclass with Lorie Scott, November 8, 2008
• Masterclass with Adam Kuenzel, November 7, 2009
• Beat-Boxing on the Flute with Greg Pattillo and PROJECT, November 7, 2009
• Premieres of New Flute Music Concert, November 13, 2010
• Alexander Technique: A New Perspective on Musicianship with Tully Hall, November 13, 2010

COMMISSIONS

• Commissioned work for flute ensemble by Eric Heukeshoven in 1982.
• Commissioned work for flute and harp in 1985.
• Contribution to Judith Shaton's commission for the flute and piano piece, “Gabriel's Wing” premiered by Julia Bogorad in 1990.
• Commissioned work for flute and guitar with Minnesota Guitar Society with Honeywell Foundation. Grant by Carol Barnett “Mythical Journeys” in 1991.
• Commissioned Pieces Concert at Flute Fest 1997 of music by regional composers performed by UMFA members. 

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Laudie Porter Memorial Flute Competition began in 1988, originally for high school students, expanded to middle school ages in 1997 covering grades 7-12.  Tribute given by Alexander Murray,
• "In nearly a half century of flute playing, I have made many remarkable friends, not the least of whom was Laudie Porter.  Her warmth  and vitality were so much a part of her that it is not impossible to think of her without them.  May the spirit which breathed in her continue to animate us all.”
• UMFA hosted the National Flute Convention in Minneapolis, August 16-19, 1990.
• Special “Flute Cocktail” poster designed by Cy DeCosse, Inc. (local UMFA member) to raise funds for UMFA. 
• UMFA Parlor Concerts for members to perform in at least twice each year, begun in 1987.
• UMFA member Eileen Van Driest becomes Miss Minnesota 1994 and shares her experiences as Arts Advocate in May/June 1995 newsletter.
• UMFA member and native Minnesotan Kathy Ransom wins Los Angeles Philharmonic second flute position, June 1996. 
• UMFA member Linda Chatterton selected for semi-final round of NFA Young Artist Competition in 1996 and wins McKnight Artist Fellowship in 1998.
• UMFA member Judith Ranheim elected NFA Board Member in 1997.
• Duologue (Susan DeJong, flute and Jeffrey Van, guitar) win McKnight Artist Fellowship in 1999.
• Local members and ensembles have CDs available for sale through UMFA Boutique.
• Pedagogy Panel with UMFA specialists/instructors becomes part of Flute Fest.
• Flute Fest and Flute Choir Showcase Exhibitors are outstanding opportunities to try instruments and purchase literature and accessories. 
• Attend a Flute Recital Month, May of 2000:  Nine recitals by UMFA flutists with UMFA sponsorship providing location and publicity.
• Young Solo Artist Competition and Adult Aficionado Competition during Flute Fest 2001.
• Flute Choir Showcase featuring a special guest clinician, performances by many area flute choirs, workshops and reading sessions. Guest Artists/Clinicians have included Paige Dascher Long, Ann Cameron Pearce, Phyllis Avidan Louke
• Honors Flute Choir for student members of UMFA, Junior High Flute Choir/Senior High Flute Choir/Combined Flute Choirs.  Performed at both Flute Fest and Flute Choir Showcase.
• Flute-a-Thon organized by Polly Meyerding which raised a considerable amount of funds for UMFA.

WORLD FLUTE PRESENTATIONS

• The Flute in Irish Music:  Laurie MacKenzie Anderson, February 1, 1981
• The Art of Ti-Tze at Flute Fair 1988:  “This year's ethnic flute program will feature Frederick Lau, a doctoral candidate from the University of Illinois.  He will demonstrate the Chinese flutes that are once again in the forefront thanks to cultural exchange programs and trips to China. Mr. Lau has studied both the Chinese and Western flutes and has lived all over the world.”
• Traditional Vietnamese music performed by Dinh Thin, flutes and Xuan Hoach, lutes, April 13, 1989.
• The Flute in Religion, Incantation and Ritual (The Ceremonial Flute) presented by Betty Hensley, noted authority and performer of ethnic flutes, May 13, 1990.
• Norwegian Flute Music: Gerardo Discepolo, September 12, 1992.
• Swedish Flute Music:  Goran Marcusson, March 4, 1995.

COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

• UMFA and the Harp Society, May 14, 1983.
• UMFA and South Minneapolis Bassoon Quartet, January 31, 1983.
• Flute and Organ Recital, October 6, 1991.
• UMFA organized Collaborative Programs with the University of Minnesota, Augsburg College, Macalester College, Hamline University, College of St. Catherine, Schmitt Music, MacPhail Center for the Arts, Nelson Hauenstein Concert Series, Minnesota Composers Forum.
• Co-Sponsorship with Schubert Club for:
  
• Masterclass & Recital by Shelley Gruskin, March 16, 1980.
• Masterclass & Recital by Trevor Wye, April 24, 1994.
• Masterclass & Recital by William Bennett, February 22, 1997.
• Masterclass & Recital by Emmanuel Pahud, March 14, 1998.

• Grant from Cadenza Music and Trestman Music for Trevor Wye Recital.
• Grant from Brannen-Cooper Fund for William Bennett and Emmanuel Pahud.
• Grant from Yamaha Music for Julius Baker Masterclass, November 5, 1984
• Grant from Verne Q. Powell Flute Company for Timothy Day Masterclass, March 6, 1993.
• Yamaha Music and Brannen-Cooper have assisted with other events as well.
• UMFA, Minnesota Orchestra/WAMSO, MacPhail Center for the Arts and Schmitt Music for Emmanuel Pahud Master Class, July 25, 1999.
• UMFA, Minnesota Orchestra, Schmitt Music, Minnesota State University-Mankato Bands for James Galway Masterclass, November 20, 2000.
• Minnesota Composers Forum presents UMFA members performing music for multiple flutes by American Composers, November 7, 1985.
• UMFA co-sponsored a flute quartet residency for Flute Force, November 3 & 4, 1989.