What is a FLUTE
CHOIR?...
A Flute Choir consists of five or more flute players. The flute is a member of a
larger group in the Symphony Orchestra, called the Woodwind Section. The Flute
is actually the oldest instrument of the woodwinds. The Flute was originally
made of wood. Today, the modern flute is made of different metals: nickel,
silver, and even gold & platinum. Other members of the flute family are the
piccolo, the alto flute and the bass flute. The piccolo is the smallest, and it has the highest
& the most powerful sound. The piccolo requires more air to play than the flute
or even a brass instrument such as a tuba! The alto and bass flute are much larger and
lower in pitch. The piccolo adds a bright sparkle and the alto and bass flute add a deep
richness to the flute choir sound.
Over twenty years ago, I started providing a performance venue for my students by organizing my own flute choir. Its name is derived from my initials “CCC”, which is also appropriate since the flute register spans three “C” octaves of sound. In the last several decades, Not only have I directed the choir, but I have been the manager and the events organizer for our performances. I have also arranged numerous pieces for the specific needs or requests of my students. My private conducting studies were with Dr. Jay Decker, since retired, Director of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and Director of the Wichita State University Orchestras.
My choir provides various performing opportunities for my students several times each year. “The CCC Flute Choir” has presented many local concerts, including performances such as:
Local Coffee Shops.
Local Churches.
Lutheran Medical Center, featuring a
“Spoon Full of Sugar Helps the Medicine Go Down”, Spring 1996.
The
Denver Museum of Nature & Science,
featuring the theme from “Jurassic Park”, Spring 1997.
The
Denver Botanic Gardens spectacular
“Blossoms of Lights”, Christmas 1998.
Benefit Concert for Columbine High School,
earning over $1300 for the Healing Fund, May 1999.
“Happy
Holidays Concert”, featuring
selections from the entire year’s holidays leading us into the new millennium,
Christmas 1999.
A “Flutes & Tea Time Concert”, featuring
Solo & Ensemble contestants, completed by a Tea & Petite-Four Cake Reception,
Spring 2000.
The
Westminster Westin Hotel Christmas
performances and First Annual Tree Trimming Reception, 2000.
“Spring Weather Forecast Concert”
hosted by NEWS4 meteorologist Jennifer Zeppelin, featuring “The Butterfly
Suite”, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “Cloud Forms”, 2001.
“Christmas
From Around the World Concert” with
guest artist Miguel Espinoza, flamenco guitarist and a Christmas greeting in
more than a dozen foreign languages, 2001.
We were honored with a Private Master Class
for our choir from Dr. Frances Shelly, Wichita State University Flute
Professor, Winter of 2002.
FlatIron Crossing Music & Art
Foundation, "Friends & Family Night - Benefit Concert", November 2002
"Birds of a Feather Flute Together Concert",
College Hill Library - Westminster, May 2003
The Omni Hotel
Christmas Concert, Broomfield Omni Hotel and Resort, December 2003
Performance of The National
Anthem at the National Western Stock Show - Gambler's Choice Horse
Jumping Event, January 2004.
The CCC Flute Choir 25th Year
Anniversary Celebration Concert,
Six Flags Elitch Gardens, May 2005.
Thanks-Giving Benefit Concert,
November 2005.
Please share some of our cherished flute choir memories
from over the years on the “Portrait Gallery Page”.
