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Class Levels for Floot Fire
There are 4 flexible levels of classes in which the students may be placed:
- Floot Flicker - Beginners and near-beginners
- Allegro - Flutists who have played at least one (1) year
- Vivace - Primarily for flutists who have completed 7th or 8th grade
- Presto - Generally for flutists who have completed 9th - 12th grade
Classes include daily performance classes, flute choir, and chamber music. Our flootful days cover flootastic topics such as posture, breathing, tone, articulation, intonation, vibrato, technique, stage presence, practice habits, relaxation techniques, performance tips, working with an accompanist, and much more!
Schedule
Floot Flicker participants may choose the option of attending for half days, if desired.
Recital Times
Faculty recitals are at and daily. The Grand Finale Concert featuring all flootabulous Floot Fire participants will take place on , at am. All concerts are free and open to the public. Parents, siblings, friends, and other floot enthusiasts are encouraged to attend.
Participants in all Floot Fire Camps are eligible to enter the Floot Fire 2010 Solo Competitions and compete for cash prizes.
- The preliminary audition will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2010 in Plano.
- Finalists will perform in recital at Floot Fire Plano on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.
Student Performances
All students should prepare two solos of their choice to perform in performance class. It is preferred that different selections, or different sections from the same piece, be performed. Flootastic pianists will accompany each performer. Please bring your piano parts with you. (Unaccompanied works are acceptable but not encouraged.)
Advanced Elective Choices
Advanced elective classes allow Vivace and Presto flutists to choose courses of study that interest them most and suit their specific needs. The classes will be led by our artist/teachers and by other respected teachers from the area. Flutists will be placed in two classes that meet twice for approximately 30 minutes during the Floot Fire camp. During these times, Floot Flicker and Allegro students will participate in activities especially geared to their playing abilities.
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Deadlines and Fees
- Registration deadline is . Your payment guarantees a place in the camp.
- A $ non-refundable deposit (credited toward tuition) may be sent with your registration form in lieu of the full tuition payment. In this case, the balance of your payment will be due no later than .
- Registrations mailed or submitted after (for the camp only) will be accepted on a "space available" basis only and must include a $ late fee.
- Deadline for entry in the solo competition is Saturday, June 5, 2010.
- Tuition for the camp is $ (or $ for half day option-Floot Flicker only).
- Fee for Solo Competition entry is $40.00.
- Fee for Floot Fire accompanist for the Solo Competition, if desired, is $40.00.
- Some need-based scholarships are available. Please contact Patti Mecklin at 214.924.8255 or pg1214@gmail.com for more details.
Each Floot Fire participant receives a complimentary t-shirt.
How to Register
- You may register online.
- Online payments (credit card, eCheck) are processed through PayPal, a secure online payment system.
- A processing fee of 2.9% + 30 cents will apply to all PayPal payments. This will be calculated automatically and included in your total payment amount.
- Please complete a separate registration and payment for each student. If you wish to register multiple students with a single payment, please use our printable registration forms (see next list item) and mail them (one form per student) with a single check.
- You may also register using our Printable Registration Form. Mail the completed registration form and a check for all applicable fees via U.S. Mail to the address below. Make checks payable to Floot Fire, Inc. and place the flutist's name on the memo line, please.
Floot Fire, Inc.
c/o Larry Bailey
2553 Primrose Dr.
Richardson, TX 75082 - Please do not submit duplicate registrations.
Location
Floot Fire sessions will take place at , located at , , , .
Lodging
We try to arrange for out-of-town flootists to be hosted by local floot students and their families. If you need housing OR if you would consider hosting a Floot Fire participant (at a savings of $ per student) contact Ellen Kaner at 817.467.5784 or at ekaner@aol.com.
Meals
Get to know each other at our annual Floot Fire pizza party on ! (We provide the pizza... bring a drink or change for the drink machine.) For the other days, students should bring a snack or sack supper.
- flute
- flute and piano parts for your solos
- folding stand
- pencils
- spiral notebook
- snack for late afternoon
- change for drink and snack machines
- flute peg if you have one
- sweater or jacket if desired for cool rooms
