The Victorian Flute Guild

The Victorian Flute Ensemble - A Journey Into Space And Beyond
2017-11-25 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Library at the Dock Docklands Melbourne, 107 Victorain Harbour Promenade, Docklands, Vic, Australia

The 2017 VFG AGM Concert
2017-10-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Victoria
The 2017 VFG AGM Concert
A short meeting followed by a concert featuring local flute ensembles and soloists. Also the winner of the 2017 Leslie Barklamb Flute Scholarship and a presentation by Wendy Clarke, Associate Principal Flute of the MSO. All are welcome!
NEW VENUE:
The Collingwood Senior Citizens Centre

adjacent to Collingwood Town Hall
short walk from Collingwood Train Station
Short walk from Hoddel Street
unrestricted on street parking available surrounding the venue
unrestricted car park available behind St Philip’s Anglican Church (enter through Eddy Court)

Leslie Barklamb Scholarship: Final
2017-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Flockart Hall, MLC, 207 Barkers Road, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, 3101, Australia
For more details on the competition click here

Leslie Barklamb Scholarship: Preliminaries
2017-08-06 | Victoria
For more details please click here

World's Apart: From Spanish Baroque to Contemporary Australia Concert
2017-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Victoria
Performers: Beatriz Pomés-Jimenez, Johanna Selleck, Peter Bartels, Greg Lee (flutes), Caroline
Almonte (piano), Jane Matheson (harpsichord), Jane Robertson (clarinet), Barbara Hornung (viola),
Caerwen Martin (cello), Arwen Johnston (percussion), Sophie Marcheff (guitar)

The music of nineteenth-century Spanish composer Pablo de Sarasate (1844–1908) and esteemed Melbourne
composer Helen Gifford (1935–) are an unlikely mix, but their juxtaposition provides a tantalizing contrast
as will be demonstrated in this adventurous concert. A line-up of distinguished musicians will take us
through a journey from the Baroque era to Romantic-period Spain to modern-day Australia. Works for flute
and piano form the centerpieces of the program, offset by various combinations of flute, oboe, clarinet,
harpsichord, guitar, vibraphone, viola, and cello.

Beatriz Pomés-Jimenez is a PhD student at Melbourne University, studying under the mentorship of
Michael Christoforidis and Johanna Selleck. Beatriz shares her hometown of Pamplona in Spain with
Sarasate, and his music forms the focus of her doctorate. She has completed a set of beautiful arrangements
for flute and piano of eight of Sarasate’s entrancing and virtuosic dances for violin and piano, which will be
featured at the concert. This is a major win for flute players around the world and promises to be a
substantial addition to our showpiece repertoire.

The much-awarded Australian composer Helen Gifford is also a graduate of the University of Melbourne,
where she studied in the 1950s Roy Shepherd and Dorian Le Gallienne. The Victorian Flute Guild is both
honoured and proud to present the work of this extraordinary composer. The programmed works are:
Fantasy for flute and piano; Skiagram for flute, vibraphone, and viola; Lyric for flute, clarinet, and cello;
and Sonnet for flute, guitar, and harpsichord.

Enquiries and bookings: phone Johanna on 0419 107 308 or email johannas @unimelb.edu.au

VFG Ensemble Competition
2017-05-28 | James Tatoulis Auditorium & Flockart Hall, MLC, 207 Barkers Road, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, 3101, Australia
The Flute Ensemble Competition began in 1994 as part of the Melbourne Flute Festival. Since then it has become a big annual event bringing in flute ensembles from schools, communities, and privately-run groups from all across Victoria.

AMEB Grade 4 Repertoire Reading Day
2017-03-19 09:30 - 13:30 | Victoria
The best way to know what the music is like is to play it yourself!
Doing an AMEB exam this year? Need help choosing what to play? Every year the Victorian Flute Guild holds an AMEB repertoire reading day allowing teachers and students to play through pieces from an AMEB grade. This year we will be focussing on repertoire from the 4th Grade syllabus! You’ll get a chance to hear, play, and discuss repertoire from this grade!
For more information please contact Annette Sloane on 0417 102 320 (email: azsloan@bigpond.com) or Carolyn Grace 9853 5291

PDF version of the form is available here

Adult Flute Day
2017-03-19 09:00 - 13:30 | Methodist Ladies College, 207 Barkers Road, Kew, Victoria, 3101
A day for flute players of all abilities and ages. Presented by Greg Lee, Jess Farrell, Jenna Roberts, and Mary Sheargold.

A PDF version of the form is available here: 2017 Adult Day_VFG

Flute, Oboe, and Piano Concert
2017-02-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Victoria
Come to the concert of our flute guild president!
Mary Sheargold (flute), Dafydd Camp (oboe), and Leigh Harrold (piano)
Featuring works by Ibert, Dring, Taktakishvili and more!
For bookings and enquiries please call 0402 478 895

AGM Presentation & Concert
2016-10-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Victoria
Featuring guest speaker Lisa-Maree Amos.

Leslie Barklamb Scholarship Finals
2016-09-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Flockart Hall, MLC, 207 Barkers Road, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, 3101, Australia

Teacher's Professional Development Day
2016-09-16 09:30 - 15:00 | Victoria

Leslie Barklamb Scholarship (Prelim Rounds)
2016-09-11 | Victoria
Registration forms for the competition may be found here:

Leslie Barklamb Memorial Concert
2016-07-17 14:30 - 15:30 | Richmond Town Hall (upstairs gallery), 333 Bridge Road, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Ensemble Competition
2016-05-22 | James Tatoulis Auditorium & Flockart Hall, MLC, 207 Barkers Road, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, 3101, Australia
For details and registration forms, please click on the images below:

Adult Flute Day
2016-03-20 10:00 - 16:30 | Flockart Hall, MLC, 207 Barkers Road, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, 3101, Australia
Featuring fun warm ups, large and small ensemble playing, workshops on rhythm and extended techniques, discussions about the history of flute music, exploring the breadth and depth of flute repertoire for adults to enjoy. BYO flute, music stand, lunch, and water bottle. Light morning and afternoon tea provided.
10am – 4pm: Activities.
4pm-4.30pm: Concert. Friends and families are welcome to attend.
Cost: $35 Standard/$30 for VFG Members
Please click here for the registration form.

New VCE Syllabus Exploration Day
2016-03-20 09:30 - 16:00 | Flockart Hall, MLC, 207 Barkers Road, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, 3101, Australia
The best way to know what the music is like is to play it yourself!
For all students and teachers of the flute (and all interested others)!
The day will include hands-on performance of all:
Pre- and post- 20th century unaccompanied and accompanied repertoire in the VCE Syllabus.
This event is organised by Carolyn Grace. All music and piano accompaniment are provided.
Please bring your flute and lunch on the day (tea and coffee provided).
Cost: $35 non-members/$30 VFG Members. Statement of Attendance certificates will be provided.
Please click here for the registration form.

Junior Flutists Fun & Facts Day
2016-03-20 09:15 - 16:30 | Victoria
All flautists up to 14 years old are invited to a hands-on fun day with well known educator Peter Bartels.
Features a Gala Concert at 4pm for parents & friends, showcasing all the students in performance.
Please bring your flute, music stand, lunch, and wear comfortable clothing.
For more information and registration details: VFGJFluteDay2016-flyer
