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Floot Fire is designed to educate and inspire flutists through a diverse curriculum that covers many aspects of flute performance. Floot Fire combines an informal, comfortable, and supportive atmosphere with teaching, performance, and artistic standards of the highest caliber. Students of all levels of proficiency are eligible to participate.
Class Levels
There are three flexible levels of classes in which the students may be placed: Allegro - for flutists who have played at least one year; Vivace - primarily for students entering the 9th or 10th grade; and Presto - generally for students entering the 11th or 12th grade and graduated seniors.
Enrollment Options
Full time (all day): Two or more masterclass performances, chamber music, flute choir, a 30 minute private lesson, and electives
Part time (afternoon only): One or more masterclass performance, chamber music, and flute choir
Schedule
Our days include masterclasses, chamber music, floot choir, electives, and recitals. A complete schedule will be mailed to the students in early June.
Full time
9:00 AM-5:30 PM Monday
9:30 AM-5:30 PM Tuesday through Thursday
9:30 AM-8:00 PM Friday
Part time
1:00 PM-5:30 PM Monday
1:30 PM-5:30 PM Tuesday through Thursday
1:30 PM-8:00 PM Friday
Master Class
In masterclass students will work on musical interpretation, tone, stage presence, relaxation techniques, and much more! Students should be prepared to perform at least twice in class. It is preferred that different selections, or different sections from the same piece be performed. Students must provide their piano parts. Unaccompanied works are acceptable.
Elective Periods
These two periods allow students to choose courses of study that interest them most and suit their specific needs. They will be led by our artist/teachers and by other respected flutists from the Houston area.
| Advanced Piccolo (limit 8) |
Improve your piccolo skills with this class. This class is for high school students with 2 or more years of experience. Please indicate if you can provide your own instrument. |
| Beginner Piccolo (limit 8) |
Learn the first steps in playing the piccolo. This class is for students of any age with little or no piccolo experience. Please indicate if you can provide your own instrument. |
| Big Flutes (limit 8) |
Learn how to hold and play the alto flute and the bass flute. Instruments will be provided. |
| Extended Techniques (HS) |
In this class we will learn flutter tonguing, harmonics, singing and playing, multiphonics and more cool stuff!!
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| Intonation |
In this class we will learn techniques to hear pitch better, play in tune, and blend in an ensemble.
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| Jazz Flute |
Learn the fundamentals of playing jazz from a true master!! Horace Young will lead this class and introduce young players to a new world of music! |
| Rhythm Fun (MS) |
Improve your rhythm and have fun too! This class introduces rhythmic concepts through movement, games, and boomwhackers!! |
| Technique Maddness |
Always wanted to have fast fingers? This is the class for you! |
| Working with an Accompanist |
Take the fear out of playing with pianist! Learn rehearsal strategies, ensemble skills, and preparation tactics in this class. |
Recitals
Faculty recitals take place daily at 1:30. The Grand Finale concert featuring all Floot Fire participants takes place on Friday evening. All concerts are free and open to the public.
Solo Competition
Floot Fire Houston will not participate in the Floot Fire, Inc. solo competition this year.
Registration and Tuition
Deadline for regular registration is June 5, 2009 and tuition must be included. A $25 fee will be charged for late registration between June 5 and June 22. Tuition fees are 100% refundable until June 5; 50% refundable until June 12; and nonrefundable after June 12. Payment may be made by check or by credit card. Supply fees and late fees are nonrefundable.
View and print our printable application. (requires Adobe Arobat Reader)
Location
Floot Fire will be held at the University of Houston Moores School of Music. To reach the University of Houston from I-45 southbound, take the Cullen exit. From I-45 northbound take the Elgin/Cullen/Lockwood exit. Use UH Entrance 16, off Cullen to reach the Moores School of Music building.
Meals and Parking
Students must bring a sack lunch. Visitor parking is located directly across from the building and costs $4 a day.
Discounts and Scholarships
All State and Area players can attend Floot Fire Houston tuition free! (A $25 supply fee will be charged.) Students who register and attend both the Floot Fire-Houston and the UH Cougar Band Camp will receive a $50 discount for each camp. Some need based scholarships are available. Please call Dr. Clark for more details.
For More Information
For more information please contact Dr. Clark at (281) 550-4275 or by e-mail at kwclark@uh.edu.
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