NFA 2018 Newly Published Flute Music Competition Winners

Adam Clifford

The results of the 2018 National Flute Association Newly Published Music Competition are in! Here’s the run-down of the winning titles by category.

Flute and Piano

Winner

Georg Philipp Telemann – Sonata for Flute and Basso Continuo, TWV 41:h4 (Wiener Urtext Edition)

Telemann Sonata for Flute and Continuo, Wiener Urtext Edition
Telemann Sonata for Flute and Continuo, Wiener Urtext Edition

Telemann’s Sonata (Solo) for transverse flute and basso continuo comes from his ‘Tafelmusik’ published in 1733, one of the most important instrumental cycles of the late Baroque period. The prominent themes of the Sonata seem to have impressed G. Fr. Handel so much that he took them up in his Organ Concerto No. 15 in D minor. Buy Now

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Flute and Piano Arrangements

Winner

Traditional American, arranged by Marietta Simpson & Evelyn Simpson-Curenton – Three Sprituals for Flute and Piano (Theodore Presser)

Three Spirituals - Theodore Presser
Three Spirituals – Theodore Presser

The original publication from July, 2015 of the spiritual Calvary (114-41726) as arranged by the Simpsons proved that their grasp of the material translated wonderfully into a highly musical, highly enjoyable, and somewhat challenging performance piece for an accomplished duo. We are pleased to add Calvary to their arrangements of Git on Board and Li’l David to present Three Spirituals for flute and piano. For advanced performers. Buy Now

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Flute Quartets

Winner

Roger Derongé: Fanfaflut (Digital Music Print)

Roger Derongé - Fanfaflut (Digital Music Print)
Roger Derongé – Fanfaflut (Digital Music Print)

Fanfaflut is a flute quartet by Belgian composer, Roger Derongé, featuring a variety of styles, from baroque to modern, utilizing a variety of extended techniques, including singing while playing and beatboxing. Part 1 (Flute & Piccolo), Part 2 (Flute & Alto Flute), Part 3 (Alto Flute), Part 4 (Bass Flute & Flute) Buy Now

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Mixed Ensembles

Winners

Ned McGowan: Garden of Iniquitous Creatures (Donemus)

P. Brent Register: Bedtime Stories (Jeanne Music Publications)

Finalists

Gerado Dirie: Overwintering (Cayambis Music Press)

Stephen Lias: Forever Alive, Forever Forward (Alias Press) 

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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arranged M Ackroyd: Valse (Wonderful Winds)

Honourable Mention

Spillville Variations on a Theme by Dvorak: 16 commissioned Iowa composers (Alry)

Wind Quintets

Winner

Eric Ewazen: Reverie (Theodore Presser)

Eric Ewazen: Reverie (Theodore Presser)
Eric Ewazen: Reverie (Theodore Presser)

Reverie celebrates the wonderfully lyrical voices of the “traditional” wind quintet – blending together as five singers, yet remaining distinct as individual voices. The work opens and closes as the voices float individual melodic lines amid the sparkling colors of the higher instruments and the rich resonance of the lower instruments, while the middle section is intense and bold. Commissioned by the Monmouth Winds, this quintet is a true reverie – sweet, pastoral, and dream-like. Buy Now

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Two Flutes and Piano

Winners

Robert Russel Bennett, edited by Janet and Paul Somers: Six Souvenirs (Maurice River Press)

Six Souvenirs for Two Flutes and One Piano were written in 1948 for, and premiered by John Wummer (1899-1977) and his wife Mildred Hunt Wummer with Bennett at the piano in the Chamber Music Hall, City Center, New York. In it he honors his flute-playing friends, who just happen to be some of the most distinguished flutists of the twentieth century. Buy Now

Scott Joplin arranged by David Gilliland: Four Joplin Rags (Theodore Presser Comp

Scott Joplin’s ragtime gems are American classics, equally suitable for the recital stage or less formal occasions. David Gilliland’s transcriptions for two flutes and piano may be presented either as a suite or individually. Gilliland has crafted the collection so flute duos may share the joy of performing Joplin together, while the pianist provides the big “stride” accompaniments. Buy Now

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Honourable Mention

Solo Flute

Winner

Timothy Hagen: Pop for Solo Flute (Owl Glass Music)

Nuno Peixoto de Pinho: #5 Letters to Wolfgang (Scherzo Editions)

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Honourable Mention

Low Flutes

Winners

Greg Lutz: The Continuing Adventures of  Dexter the Danger Donkey (Alry Publications)

A vibrant conga, playable by a quartet of low flutes with many optional parts available to join the party! The title says it all!Buy Now

Sergei Rachmaninoff/Gabriel Faure/Maurice Ravel, arranged by Christine Potter: Three Vocalises (Falls House Press)

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Flute Duets and Trios

Winners

Sadiel Cuentas: Five Duets (Cayambis Music Press)

Ricardo Matosinhos: Trio Op.65 for Flute, Alto Flute and Bass Flute (Scherzo Editions)

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Honourable Mentions

Solo Flute and Orchestra

Winners

Sarah Bassingthwaighte: House of Doors (Alry Publications)

From the composer: “The title, House of Doors, comes from a meditation exercise in which you imagine walking through a hallway full of doors, choosing one, and exploring what’s inside. The exercise is designed to increase creativity and the ability to make positive changes. To me, this meditation is fun, like being in a dream where I can make some choices. The starting point for the Concerto came from three different “rooms” I encountered, and each is translated into sound. The piece is divided into two continuous movements.” Buy Now

Eugene Magalif: Concerto for Flute (Alry Publications)

The Concerto for Flute by Eugene Magalif was completed in 2015. In February 2016, it was recorded for the CD album “Colibri” by soloist Patrick Dillery, flute (USA) and Dnipro Symphony Orchestra (Ukraine), and a few days later, in March, the World Premiere took place in Dnipro Philharmonic Hall. It consists of three movements: Allegretto – Andante – Allegro, and the form is close to similar works of the 18th century. The first and third movements are written in the rondo-variation form, while the second movement is a three-part fugue with a freely-floating flute obbligato, each combining styles of 18th-19th century classical music with modern popular music. Buy Now

Honourable Mention

Solo Flute and Flute Choir

Winners

Ricky Lombardo: Tango Time (LMP)

This is an original composition featuring a “C” flute soloist with flute choir accompaniment. There is an opportunity for improvising if desired. Should the soloist prefer to read the solo, there is one written. In addition to being expandable for the flutes, optional sting bass and percussion parts are included. Light in nature, the beautiful melodies will captivate your audience and musicians. Buy Now

Jules Mouquet arranged by Matt Johnston: Pan et les Bergers (Alry Publications)

This arrangement features a colorful, yet light accompaniment to this delightful flute solo. A great piece to feature your first chair player or a visiting soloist. Buy Now

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Trios with Other Instruments

Winner

Blaz Pucihar: Full Moon Trio for flute, cello and piano (Pucihar Music)

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Duets with Other Instruments

Winners

Tom Febiano: Alma for alto flute or flute and guitar or piano (Forton Music)

Alma, a suite for alto flute (or flute) and guitar, was written in January of 2010. A pensive and tonal work infused with Iberian textures, its five movements are: Alma, Soneto 1, Lisbon, Soneto 2 and Alma. Performance time is about 19 minutes, and an additional piano part is included to substitute for the guitar accompaniment. The piano part can be used with either alto flute or flute. Buy Now

Antonio Grevasoni: Il Giardino della Costa (Cayambis Music Press)

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Honourable Mentions

Flute Ensemble

Winners

Adrienne Albert: Across the C’s (Falls House Press)

Across the C’s is an original work by the celebrated American composer Adrienne Albert. This 7-minute work was commissioned by the Norwegian quintet “5 pa Tvers/5 Across” who traveled across the seas to premiere the work at the 2015 NFA convention. In addition to the beautiful flowing feel of an ocean crossing, the music begins and ends with a special sonority of winds blowing on the open sea. Across the C’s may be performed by professional as well as advanced student ensembles. Buy Now

Nicole Chamberlain: Chivy (Spotted Rocket)

The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines chivy as a method to tease or annoy with persistent petty attacks. Buy Now

Peter Senchuk: North Star Overture (Forest Glade)

North Star Overture portrays the feeling of looking into the night sky on a cold crisp evening to find the North Star. The piece opens with a sparse opening that builds in intensity, just like the stars coming out as night descends. The flutes give us the sound of the night breeze with wind sounds on the held notes. As it progresses the music increases in tempo and becomes an energetic piece with joyful flourishes for all the flutes. Buy Now

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