Flutes Old and New

press release: The 10th annual concert to support the Chinese Orphans Project of First Baptist Church.

Come hear the sounds of flutes – from the ancient Native America flute to the newest member of the flute family, the contrabass flute. The Madison Flute Choir and its elite Chamber Group will perform along with viola, cello and a vocalist.

You will be treated to the lilting and haunting sounds of the Native American flute, performed by our guest flutist, James Pellerite, who is one the foremost enthusiasts and best-known performers on this ancient instrument. Mr. Pellerite has commissioned numerous pieces for the Native American flute with the purpose of bringing this old instrument into the modern age. This concert will feature the world premier of a new piece, "Echoes for Forgotten Dreams," composed by Randall Snyder and dedicated to Mr. Pellerite and the Madison Flute Choir.

The newest member of the flute family, the contrabass flute, with its low melodious sounds will be featured in a charming solo, The Old Grumbler, accompanied by other flutes, including alto and bass flutes. Its distinctive low flutes sounds will also be heard in the Madison Flute Choir and in other flute ensembles.

There is no charge for admission, but a free will offering will be taken to enable poor rural Chinese orphans to attend school. Without our help, orphaned children in rural China may drop out before finishing middle school because they lack money for school fees, books and clothing.