Flute Choirs

Upcoming RAFA flute choir event

See the information about the Triangle Flute Orchestra and City of Oaks Flute Ensemble below for audition requirements.

Pay your flute choir fee online!

RAFA members are welcome to join flute choirs each January and August. In addition to having current RAFA membership, there is a $75 flute choir semester fee. If two or more dues-paying family members participate in RAFA flute choirs, the flute choir semester fee is $50 per person. If you participate in more than one RAFA flute choir in the same semester, the flute choir semester fee is $50 for each flute choir in which you participate.

All payments are due by the second rehearsal of each semester.

New! Financial-need-based flute choir fee waiver
If you are struggling to pay flute choir fees for financial reasons, RAFA now offers a fee waiver to two choir participants per semester.

Details:

  • Waivers are not available for the group/family rate and are available for only one choir per person ($75).
  • Waivers do not apply to RAFA membership dues. Only active RAFA members are eligible to be considered for the fee waiver.
  • Members must re-apply for the waiver for each semester, using the same application process.
  • To apply, go to Pay your flute choir fee online! and complete the attached Google form.

In the interest of avoiding the spread of illness among flute choir members, please observe these health guidelines:

  • If you experience symptoms of any contagious illness such as the flu or COVID-19, please do not attend rehearsals. Let your choir director know you will be absent.
  • If you test positive for any contagious illness such as the flu or COVID-19, please adhere to the current CDC isolation standard of 5 days of quarantine before returning to RAFA flute choir rehearsals.
  • If you test positive for any contagious illness such as the flu or COVID-19 and were recently at a RAFA flute choir rehearsal or event, please let your choir director know. The director will inform other members of exposure.
  • RAFA-owned instruments will not be shared among flute choir members throughout each semester.
  • The RAFA health policy is subject to the COVID-19 or health policy of any rehearsal or performance venue.

Carolina Flute Choir

Beginner / All Levels / All Ages
Perfect for those just starting out playing with a group and those more advanced players who love to play but lack the time for practice outside of rehearsal.

Rehearsal details:

No auditions required.

Conductor: Jessica Hackman
hackmanjl96@gmail.com

Triangle Flute Orchestra

Intermediate / All Ages
Perfect for flutists who are interested in a fun, multi-genre group. Slightly more challenging repertoire may require practice outside of rehearsal. Opportunities to play piccolo, alto and/or bass flutes.

Rehearsal details:

Audition requirements:

  • Two major scales with arpeggios
  • Two natural minor scales with arpeggios
  • Chromatic scale from low C to high G
  • Short duet-style sight-reading
  • Köhler Op. 66:
    • For C flute: No. 23, Spanish Caprice
    • For alto and bass flute: No. 13, Farewell, from the beginning to the first note of measure 43 (Moderato)

Conductor: Thiago Bohm Bottega
bottega.thiago@gmail.com

Durham Flute Choir

Intermediate / All Ages
This mid-level group is great for any flutists local to the Durham area. Opportunities to play piccolo and alto and bass flutes. Minimum of 3 years of playing experience required.

Rehearsal details:

  • Most Mondays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Five Oaks Clubhouse, Durham
  • About 12 rehearsals per semester
  • 1-2 concerts per semester

No auditions required.

Conductor: Jenny Harrison
flutelessons.jenny@gmail.com

Flutastix

Intermediate / High School Juniors through Adults
In collaboration with Meredith College/Community Music School. Opportunities to play piccolo and alto and bass flutes.

Rehearsal details:

  • Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
  • Meredith College, Raleigh
  • 1-2 concerts per semester

Audition requirements:
Contact the conductors.

Conductors:
Carla Copeland-Burns
carlacopelandburns@hotmail.com
Cortney Morley
cfmorley96@gmail.com

Synchronicity

Intermediate & above / All Ages
Designed for those new to improvisation as well as experienced improvisers, this group offers an opportunity to perform an eclectic repertoire spanning genres such as jazz, blues, Latin, and beyond! Our inaugural season in Spring 2025 will emphasize an instructional approach. If you’re interested in exploring music in a Jazz Flute Big Band style, join this inclusive, supportive, and creative ensemble!

Rehearsal details:

No auditions required.

Conductor:
Thiago Bohm Bottega (bottega.thiago@gmail.com)

City of Oaks Flute Ensemble

Advanced / All Ages
This chamber-style group with challenging repertoire will require practice outside of rehearsal hours. Willingness to play piccolo, alto and/or bass flute preferred. Maximum of 10 active performers.

Rehearsal details:

Audition requirements:

  • Four major scales with arpeggios
  • Four minor scales with arpeggios, all three styles
  • Three-octave chromatic scale
  • Duet-style sight-reading
  • Choice of one of the following works:
    • Muczynski: Choice of one prelude from Three Preludes for Unaccompanied Flute
    • Piazzolla: Choice of one Tango Etude
  • Choice of one of the following works:
    • Bach: Sonata in E Minor, I. Adagio ma non tanto and II. Allegro
    • Hoover: Kokopeli for Solo Flute
    • Taffanel: Andante Pastoral et Scherzettino
    • Telemann: Fantasia #2 in A Minor

Conductor: Emma Morris
emorrisflutist@gmail.com