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Floot Fire Austin

June 24-28, 2024

Vandegrift HS

Save $35 and register early! Early bird registration ends April 30th.

Need-Based Scholarships Available!

Apply during the registration process.

Our Faculty

Our faculty includes a veritable list of who’s who in the flute world! Our faculty include orchestral players, college professors, private teachers and top notch band directors from across the Austin area! 

Dr. Rachel Kaplan

Site Manager

Dr. Hilary Janysek

Local Area Coordinator

Sarah Jane Hargis

Faculty

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Faculty

Class Levels

Students are grouped by the information provided on the student application. We primarily group by age and when possible, by level of playing. We do not hold auditions.
Advanced students may move up one level with the permission of their private teacher.

Allegro

For students completing

6th-8th grade

Presto

For students completing

8th-12th grade

Austin Electives

The following is a list of electives offered at Floot Fire. Each camp offers electives based on the specialties of the faculty at that location. Electives change from location to location and year to year. It is part of what makes each camp special and Floot Fire so unique!

Beginner Piccolo

Learn the first steps in playing the piccolo. This class is for students with little or no piccolo experience.

Better Practice

Learn how to take fundamentals to a higher level and apply to your flute literature! Learn how to “decompose” a piece of music and tailor your practice to the needs of your piece.

Extended Techniques

Beginning in the 20th century, composers began to experiment with new sounds that could be produced by our modern flute. These techniques have been used to expand the palette of flute sounds, evoke new moods, and also help strengthen and reinforce traditional playing techniques. Students will learn techniques such as Harmonics, Multiphonics, Flutter Tonguing, Singing and Playing, Beatboxing, and more!

Flooty Yoga

The name says it all. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or a yoga mat.

Jazz Improvisation

Learn the basics of playing and improvising in a jazz setting.

Low Flutes

Meet the low end of the flute family. Participants will be introduced to alto flutes, bass flutes, and the mighty contrabass flute. We will learn how to handle these gentle giants and have an opportunity to perform on them. Instrument provided.

Some electives are divided by class level. Please be sure to select the correct class level when registering.