Spooky Music for Halloween

Happy Halloween!

In the spirit of the day, I invite you to play a virtual theremin.

Rob Wright's internet experiment: CLARA, is a playable internet instrument based upon the theremin. Use the mouse to test the instrument - control the on-screen hands, (left hand controls volume, right hand controls pitch). The hand movement can be recorded and replayed. The instrument has a 3 octave range.

This is one of many fun and interesting links found in the Playground at my website.

If you want to see a real theremin played by a real theremin virtuoso, Pamelia Kurstin, check out this YouTube video:



Enjoy!
Catherine

Star Wars and the Alexander Technique

Greetings!

I serendipitously found this brilliant video when searching for another.

It might be of particular interest to those involved with The Alexander Technique, but the quotes are very interesting when considered from a variety of contexts.

Enjoy!
Catherine

John McLaughlin - lotus on irish stream

Greetings,

No, there is no flutist in this video, but this beautiful performance video from the 1970's, exemplifies masterful listening, amazing instrumental facility, and sensitive ensemble playing from all the musicians.

John McLaughlin is one of my favorite artists of all time.

Hope this makes your day!

Sincerely,
Catherine

Greetings from Kansas City!

Greetings from Kansas City!

The 2008 National Flute Association is already half over.

I have attended many presentations and concerts and thank my fellow NFA members for sharing their talents and ideas. Lot of new ideas and fresh repertoire to try at home…

I have also been enjoying visits and discussions with old and new friends.

If I haven’t seen you already, I hope to see and meet each of you while I am here.

Best,
Catherine

Flute Choir BWV 142

Dear all,

I hope you enjoy this terrific flute playing and awesome use of technology!

Catherine

Return of "Flute Duo Chopstick Exercise" Video

Many thanks to Roland's family for posting this video again!

Several readers asked what piece is played in the video. Brigitte, Roland's widow, supplied the following info:

Hören, lesen & spielen
1 Duo - buch
Verlag de Haske
Nr.11 Die Parade von Jacob de Haan

They purchased the book through Amazon.de

Catherine

In memory of Roland Lietzenmayer

Dear friends,

I have posted the final score of Le Tombeau de Roland: ‘Per aspera ad astra’. I commissioned this flute quartet, composed by Galway Flute Chat member Rick Arnest, in memory of Roland Lietzenmayer and in honor of his enthusiasm for flute playing. This work is published under the Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0, so it may be freely distributed and performed. Thank you Rick! The work was first performed at Roland’s funeral in Albstadt-Ebingen by a local flute quartet. Many thanks to the flutists who prepared and performed this work.

I am walking in NAMIWalk 2008 in honor of Roland who was my online flute student. He gave up in his struggle with bipolar disorder on March 28, 2008. I hope to raise money for educational, support, and advocacy services for families of mentally ill persons through my efforts.

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the U.S.’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities across the country. NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life for persons of all ages who are affected by mental illnesses. NAMI members and friends work to fulfill our mission by providing support, education, and advocacy.

The goals of the NAMIWalks program are: to fight the stigma that surrounds mental illness, to build awareness of the fact that the mental health system in this country needs to be improved and to raise funds for NAMI so that they can continue their mission.

NAMI is a 501(c)3 charity and any donation you make to support my participation in this event is tax deductible for U.S. taxpayers.

NAMI has been rated by Worth magazine as among the top 100 charities "most likely to save the world" and has been given an "A+" rating by The American Institute of Philanthropy for efficient and effective use of charitable dollars. NAMI has also been given 4 out of 4 stars by The Charity Navigator for short-term spending practices and long-term sustainability.

To join me in this walk or to support my local walk team, the Bull City Strutters, click here. Click on my name if you wish to donate, or visit my personal fundraising page.

Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,

Catherine LeGrand