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Biography: Cheryl Gobbetti Hoffman, flutist
Cheryl Gobbetti Hoffman is a member of the University at Buffalo's music department faculty and a former member of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. While these are distinguished credits on any resume, they don't begin to suggest Gobbetti Hoffman's originality, both as a music administrator and a programmer. As a champion of her chosen instrument she has organized a flute advocacy group with the whimsical name of Who-o-o-osh, and in her faculty position she's founded a large ensemble that performs under the name Plosion ", writes the Buffalo News. Since the year 2000, Cheryl Gobbetti Hoffman & Friends performances have been noted for "exuberant performance" and "wild and wooly playing", presenting 'new & used' chamber music in high-profile, yet intimate, concert settings. Committed to exploiting the sonorous and interpretive possibilities of contemporary flute voice, fostering challenging musical collaborations in varying ensemble instrumentation and performer roster, leading educational masterclasses and workshops, and commissioning new works-Gobbetti Hoffman's performances in concert venues including New York's Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Cooper Union, and Merkin Hall as well as Visiting Artist and Recital Series throughout the United States and Canada have been thusly characterized: "Emerging as a superb soloist Played like a natural her characteristically colorful sound and incisive phrasing always lead to insightful and highly personal interpretations In the most bravura performance of the evening, Gobbetti pushed flute technique to the limit " While a tenured musician and Board Director for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Ms. Gobbetti-Hoffman was a member of its Artistic Advisory Committee; a co-founding artist of the Beaufluvian Players and co-founder for New & Used Music and the Niagara Frontier Flute Association, she has also served as generous teaching artist for the Western New York Institute for the Arts-in-Education, Board Director for Young Audiences of Western New York, Inc., and popular, if eclectic, program host for Western New York and Southern Ontario's classical music radio station WNED-FM. As a student, Cheryl earned a scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music; Michael Tilson Thomas invited her into the professional orchestral world and mentored her perusal of the symphonic repertory. Advanced private studies and international master classes with the likes of Julius Baker, James Galway, Thomas Nyfenger, Aurele Nicolet, Jean-Pierre Rampal, William Bennett, and Peter Lloyd further informed her concept of flute voice and performance; intensive chamber music studies were mentored by Mischa Schneider of the Budapest Quartet, members of the original Cleveland Quartet, and pianist/composer Leo Smit. A survivor of breast cancer, Cheryl Gobbetti Hoffman embraces the musical life for inspiration as well as sustenance. For more information, visit www.music.buffalo.eduContributed by: Cheryl Gobbetti Hoffman
Contributor e-mail: gabbycheer@aol.com
Contributor organisation: University at Buffalo, Department of Music
Biography: Bill McBirnie - Jazz Flutist
Bill McBirnie is a jazz and Latin flute specialist based in Toronto, Ontario who has studied with distinguished Canadian flutist and composer, Robert Aitken, and Cuban charanga legend, Richard Equez. Bill is known for his superior technique on the entire family of flutes (from bass flute to piccolo). He is also recognized as an accomplished improviser, notably in the bebop, swing and Latin idioms as illustrated by his recordings as a sideman with Junior Mance, Irakere and Memo Acevedo. He has produced two of his own Extreme Flute projects and, most recently, a straight-ahead acoustic jazz recording under his own name featuring The Mark Eisenman Trio entitled, "Nature Boy" (No. 4 in Jazz.FM91's Top 40 line-up for 2003). Bill has also been chosen Flutist of the Year by the Jazz Report Awards, nominated as Instrumentalist of the Year at the National Jazz Awards and, more recently, declared a winner of the U.S.A. National Flute Association's triennial Jazz Flute Masterclass Competition.Contributor e-mail: billmcb@idirect.com
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- Alban, Carol - Classically trained flutist, she teaches in the Oakland/Piedmont area and performs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area with various groups.
- Argentis Flute Quartet - Composed of four of London's leading young flautists: Carolyn Hope, Daniel Parkin, Emma Williams and Emilia Zakrzewska
- Baxtresser, Jeanne - Principal flutist with the New York Philharmonic. Biography, discography, reviews, and contact information.
- Bet, Stefano - Italy-based musician playing baroque, classical, and renaissance flute and recorder. Includes discography, history, audio, and photo gallery. [English and Italian versions]
- Beynon, Emily - Welsh-born flautist; includes her biography, discography, information on her repertoire, and reviews.
- Bottazzini, Vieri - Profile and discography for the flutist. In English, French, and Italian.
- Collino, Diego - Flutist and conductor. Site contains biography, discography, reviews, MP3 and RealAudio clips of performances.
- Creighton, Patricia - Principal Flute of Symphony Nova Scotia, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Biographical information and dicsography.
- Daboncourt, Alain - French flutist. Site contains his biography, discography and reviews.
- Dennis Rawley Flute Studio - An active performer and private flute teacher. Teaching all aspects of flute technique, performance and well rounded musicianship. Denver, CO.
- Dominowski, Patricia - Includes information on recordings, private instruction, chamber music, and on the artist.
- Don Bailey - Biography, photograph and contact details of New York-based flutist.
- Drew Cyster - Flautist - Classically trained, London based, also specialist in jazz and contemporary music.
- Dymond, Carol - Flutist and teacher in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Information on teaching, performance and flute-related links.
- Faust, Michael - Personal website containing his life, press and schedule
- Fazakas, György Sándor - Hungarian flutist based in South Africa. Includes biography, photograph and contact details.
- Feller, Bart - Elysian Fields - Principal flutist of the New Jersey Symphony. Sound samples, artist information, and schedule.
- Flutes Fantastique - Flute quartet specializing in music for the entire flute family. Picture, CD information, and performer biographies.
- Flûtée: Flute Quartet at SVSU - In residence at Saginaw Valley State University. Group history, member biographies, and upcoming performances.
- Galway, Sir James - Biography of the well-known flautist. Includes a discography, information on his tours and classes, and a photo gallery.
- Gannon University Flute Choir - Adult division of the choir. History, members, instrumentation, schedule, and links.
- Goodman, Craig - Biography, reviews, RealAudio recordings of recent flute performances.
- Granado, Marco - Provides information about the Venezuelan flutist and serves as a forum for flute related topics. Includes interviews, articles, MP3s, and tips.
- Grauwels, Marc - Biography, discography, concert programs, master classes, and links.
- Guidetta, Nicola - Biography, discography and reviews. RealAudio clips of performances.
- Harris, Jane - Includes biography, recital information, orchestras in which Harris has played, relevant chamber groups, and full repertoire. Flutes, piccolos, and cases are available for sale as well. [Frames]
- Hershey, Scott - Biography, photograph and contact details of American flutist.
- Keegan, Niall - Flute player from Ireland, playing traditional music. With release information, performance dates, reviews, biography, and GIF format tunes.
- Khaner, Jeffrey - Principal flutist with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Biography, press releases, schedule, recordings, and contact details.
- Lee Lattimore, flutist and teacher - Concert and teaching information, short biography, and links.
- Lima, Danuzio - Flutist from Brazil currently living in Miami. His repertoire includes a wide range of styles, such as bossa nova, choro, samba, and MPB to name a few. He is also part of the Clube do Choro de Miami.
- Magic Flutes Flute Choir - Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and conducted by Pamela Ravenelle.
- Mann, Herbie - Fan page for the jazz flutist with biographical information, discography, and Real Audio.
- McBirnie, Bill - Site contains a brief interview with jazz flutist Bill McBirnie, and includes some free MP3 files from his three Extreme Flute projects.
- McBirnie, Bill - Extreme Flute - Site contains an interview as well as several sample MP3 files of this jazz and latin flutist.
- Newsom, Jim, and the PorchRockers - Southeastern Virginia's eclectic and electric jazz band, led by dynamic flutist/guitarist Jim Newsom. Information about the band, schedule, news, and links.
- Owens, Steve - Flutist, composer, and music educator. Real Audio, notation samples, biographical information, music education curriculum, free manuscript paper, and links.
- Palmer, Kris - Solo classical flutist.
- Perales, Eddie - Biography, audio clips, and CD information.
- Pivetta Duo - Official site of flutist Debra Reuter-Pivetta, and pianist Federico Pivetta. Includes biography, concerts, CD information, and audio. [English, Italian, and Spanish versions]
- Porter, Amy - Professor of flute at the University of Michigan. Biography, photograph and contact details.
- Puhakka, Jari S. - Finnish flutist. Includes biography, photograph and contact details.
- Salcedo, Pablo - Biography, discography, repertoire, master classes, and links.
- Spencer, Patricia - Biographical information, repertoire, recordings, and upcoming and recent perfromances.
- Stables Ensemble - Flute choir based in Sydney, Australia. Resources include a repertoire guide, audio files and biographies of the ensemble.
- Stahl, Kenny - Biography, audio clips, CD information, and appearances.
- Swinchoski, Margaret - News, discography, performance schedule, links, and audio clips.
- The Los Angeles Flute Quartet - Details of performances, recordings, and programs. Pictures, reviews, and member biographies.
- Thomas, Kathryn - Member of the Galliard Ensemble Wind Quintet. Interviews, photos, information, and international composition competitions.
- Vol. Tom Williams Memorial Flute Band - a well done web site celebrating irish music and culture. feature packed webs with lots to see & do.
- Walters, David - Professional solo and chamber recital flutist, music lecturer and consultant for Miami-Dade County Schools and Broward County Schools in South Florida.
- Weinstein, Mark - CD downloads, photos, and links. Post-bebop and latin jazz, world-class musicians, flute and guitar duets, world beat percussion, original compositions and standards.
- Welcome to Fula Flute - Site dedicated to the tambin, the flute of the Fulani people of Guinea West Africa and to the Fula Flute Ensemble based in New York City
- Whitman, Ernestine - Page of this American flutist contains biography, photograph and contact details.
- Williams, Dianne - Ohio-based flutist. Includes discography, biography, audio, press, reviews, and bookings.
- Wion, John - New York-based professional flutist. Includes biography, discography, published articles, downloadable flute parts, and CD ordering information.
- Wolf, Rogerio - Brazilian flute player. Former principal flute at the Sao Paulo State Symphony Orchestra, Rogerio now is taking a career as soloist.
- Youngblood, Mary - An award-winning performer of the Native American Flute. Hear samples and purchase a recording.
- Zig Noda - Jazz Flutist, Composer, Recording Artist - Includes biography, performance schedules, and sound clips.
- Zinger, Frei - Electro-acoustic flute player. Biography, family history, schedule, discography, reviews, and booking details.
- Zukerman, Eugenia - Flutist, writer, and journalist. Biography, discography, and schedule.
- Zupan, Matej - Principal flutist of the Slovenian Radio Symphony Orchestra: biography, photograph and contact details
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