Flute Ensemble
Dorli McWayne, Director
The 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Flute Ensemble is open to all interested flutists who are music majors and
other members of the university community. It is conducted by Dorli McWayne, flutist
on the 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty and principal flutist with the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra. The
group meets once a week at a time to be determined by the schedules of the respective
members. Literature is varied and there is an opportunity to learn ensemble skills
on all members of the flute family: piccolo, C-flute, alto, and bass. Some previous
experience is necessary.
Why join an ensemble in the 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Music Department?
The "Fairbanks Flutists" is a select group of 12 to 20 players from the University and the community. Advanced flute students are invited to audition for placement in the ensemble and can receive credit for MUS F307: Chamber Music.
The group has given one to four recitals every year since its founding in 1981, in
venues all around Fairbanks from the public schools to the Carlson Center to the UA
Museum. They have collaborated with internationally known flutists Carol Wincenc,
Trevor Wye, John Barcellona, and Louise DiTullio for the Fairbanks Symphony's Recital
series. Since 2003, the group has given well-received performances at the National
Flute Association's Annual Conventions in Las Vegas, Pittsburgh and Salt Lake City.
