FSSL Flute Choir
NEW SEASON STARTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2023
The FSSL flute choir will start its new season on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The ensemble meets Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm.
The FC is comprised of flutists (advanced high school, college age and above) from the St. Louis community of varying careers and musical backgrounds. The choir performs regularly during the season (September through May) at venues such as nursing homes, FSSL events, church services, school tours, flute recitals, etc.
Our ensembles features piccolo, C-flutes, alto, and bass flutes. Members have the opportunity to play on all instruments of the flute family as we take turns on parts. Musical selections include a diverse mix of popular music, arrangements of famous classical works, and modern compositions written for flute ensembles.
CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT
Details for 2023-2024 are coming soon.
FLUTE CHOIR MEMBER REGISTRATION FORM
Flute Society Flute Choir form
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Auditions
New FC members are accepted year-round by audition. Auditions are conducted for placement/programming purposes. Prospective members are invited to sit in (listen or play) at a Sunday rehearsal if joining mid-season. All dedicated and interested flutists are welcomed ensemble members. Please keep in mind that weekly rehearsal attendance and commitment is required due to one-two member part assignments.
Check back soon for the annual audition date. Please contact the director for audition and membership inquiries.
Audition Preparations: (Memorization is not required)
- Scales:
- All 12 Major Scales
- Chromatic Scale
- Scale range: play fullest range possible
- Two contrasting musical selections (2-4 minutes/each) that highlight your musical and technical abilities
- Prepare one of the excerpts on piccolo if you are interested in playing piccolo in the flute choir
- Please bring a copy of your music to the audition for the director
- Brief sight-reading comparable in difficulty to the FC repertoire
Please contact director, Nicholas Baker, with any questions you may have.
nbakerpf@gmail.com
FSSL Flute Choir Photos
