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Wil Offermans at the NFA Flute Convention, New Orleans, USA

• Concert | Workshop | USA

Wil Offermans appears as a 'Haynes Associate' at the 41st Flute Convention of the National Flute Association, which will take place August 8 - 11, 2013 in New Orleans, USA. The theme for this year's event is “Confluence of Cultures & Perseverance of Spirit” and it will feature spirited programming for solo and flute choir recitals, masterclasses and workshops, the NFA’s world-renowned competitions, and, of course, exhibitions galore. Offermans will perform Tsuru-no-Sugomori, Thumpy flute, Dance with Me (with the National High School Flute Choir) and present a class on Honami and extended techniques. The tour is sponsored by Wm. S. Haynes, Co, the Zimmermann Publishers and Kotato Flutes (bass and contrabass-flutes).

NFA Convention 2013
NFA Convention 2013

International Flute Summer Course 2013, Spain

• Workshop | Spain

The 22nd international Flute Summer Course 2013 by Dutch flutist-composer Wil Offermans has been held from July 24th until 31st, 2013 in Sayalonga (Malaga), Spain with participants from countries like the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Spain, Sweden, Norway and the Australia. In this wonderful and inspiring ambiance and a climate of dynamic nature and cultural inspiration Offermans conducted the course, sharing his contemporary approach on flute playing with the participants. Main literature was Offermans' etude book For the Contemporary Flutist (published by Zimmermann a.o.). Other topics included extended techniques like bamboo tones, harmonics, circular breathing, multi-phonics and whisper tones; sound development; body movement; improvisation in performance and education; ensemble playing; ethnic flutes.

Wil Offermans at the Flute Festival Freiburg, Germany

• Concert | Workshop | Germany
Freiburg Flute Festival

From March 22nd until 24th the German Flute Festival of the German Flute Association (DGfF) took place at the Hochschule für Musik in Freiburg presenting an intensive program of wonderful concerts, workshops, competitions, exhibitions and demonstrations. Wil Offermans joined the festival and performed Honami, Tsuru-no-Sugomori and Thumpy, while also presenting a 6-hour workshop around Dance with Me and some of his other works. The festival website: www.floete.net.

Autumn 2012 Flute Events with Wil Offermans

• Flute Day | Concert | Workshop | Norway | Germany
Stavanger

• Music School Stavanger & Sandnes, Norway
On 29 September 2012 Wil Offermans conducted a Flute Day for the music schools of Stavanger and Sandnes in Norway. The final presentation concert included: Kojo-no-Tsuki, Thumpy, Jungle Dance and Dance with Me. Additionally, on September 28th Offermans gave a masterclass on extended techniques for the advanced students. Click the image to see the photo gallery of the event.

Biberach

• Music School Biberach, Germany
On 19 & 20 October Wil Offermans was invited at the Bruno-Frey-Musikschule in Biberach, Germany. On the 19th he presented a workshop on extended techniques for advanced flute students. On the second day there was a Flute Day with presentation concert. Click the image to see the photo gallery of the event. Also you can watch three videos of the concert here below: Jungle Dance, Dance with Me and Kojo-no-Tsuki. See more videos at the Video Gallery page.

Delfzijl

• Music School Delfzijl, The Netherlands
On 3 November 2012 Wil Offermans conducted a Flute Ensemble Day for the flute students of the IVAK Creative Centre of Delfzijl, The Netherlands. The event took place at the Nova Vita building in the picturesque nearby Middelstum. The final concert program included: Luna y Sierra, Kojo-no-Tsuki, Jungle Dance, Voices of Nagasaki, Bamburia, and Dance with Me (performed together with young dance students of IVAK). Click the image to see the photo gallery of the event. Watch the overview video here below. Visit the Video Gallery page for more videos.

Lleida

• Music School Lleida, Spain
On 10 November from 11:00 till 19:00, Wil Offermans conducted a Flute Day for the younger flute students of the Conservatori i Escola Municipal de Música de Lleida in Spain. The day was concluded with a presentation concert. The program included: Luna y Sierra, Thumpy, Jungle Dance and Dance with Me. Click the image to see the photo gallery of the event.

deKunstAcademie Knokke-Heist

• deKunstAcademie, Knokke-Heist, Belgium
18 November Wil Offermans presented a Flute Day for the flute students of the deKunstAcademie in Knokke-Heist, Belgium. The day was concluded with a presentation concert. The program included: Kojo-no-Tsuki, Thumpy, Jungle Dance and Dance with Me. Click the image to see the photo gallery of the event.

Luzern

• Music School Luzern, Switzerland On 25 November Wil Offermans conducted a Flute Day for the Musikschule Luzern at the Aula Kantonsschule Alpenquai Luzern, Switzerland, with 65 flute-students and 10 flute-teachers. The day was concluded with a concert. The program included: Luna y Sierra, Voices of Nagasaki, Kojo-no-Tsuki, Thumpy, Jungle Dance and Dance with Me. Click the image to see the photo gallery of the event.

Luzern

• Music Hochschule Luzern, Switzerland
On 24 November Offermans presented a flute masterclass on extended techniques at the Hochschule Musik Luzern. Click the image to see the photo gallery of the event.

International Flute Summer Course 2012, Spain

• Workshop | Spain

The 21st international Flute Summer Course 2012 by Dutch flutist-composer Wil Offermans has been held from August 20th until 27th, 2011 in Sayalonga (Malaga), Spain with participants from countries like USA, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Germany, Slovenia and Sweden. In this wonderful and inspiring ambiance and a climate of dynamic nature and cultural inspiration Offermans conducted the course, sharing his contemporary approach on flute playing with the participants. Main literature was Offermans' etude book For the Contemporary Flutist (published by Zimmermann a.o.). Other topics included extended techniques like bamboo tones, harmonics, circular breathing, multi-phonics and whisper tones; sound development; body movement; improvisation in performance and education; ensemble playing; ethnic flutes. Click here to see an extended photo impression of the 2012 course.

Flöjtmania Summer Course in Örebro, Sweden

• Concert | Workshop | Sweden

From 25 until 30 June 2012 Wil Offermans has been guest teacher at the 20th Flöjtmania (Flutemania) Summer Course in Kåvesta, Örebro, Sweden, next to Torleif Ander (initiator) and Anna Svensdotter. The course has been organized by the University of Örebro in Sweden and was running two parallel levels with Offermans intensively working with the advanced level. The course also included two concerts: a teachers concert on 26 June and a final presentation concert on 29 June. Here below you can watch several videos of the concert: Dance with Me, Labyrinth, Luna y Sierra and Jungle Dance. See more videos at the Video Gallery page.

Japan Xmas Tour 2011

• Concert | Workshop | Duo Ueda Offermans | Japan
Piacere Flute Ensemble
Piacere Flute Ensemble

During the final weeks of 2011 Wil Offermans will be touring in Japan for several events. In the concerts of Dec. 23rd and 24th Flute Ensemble Piacere will be guest to perform with Wil Offermans the first official performance of his new flute ensemble pieces Bamburia and Forbidden Valley (Bfl, Bfl in F, Contra-Bfl, CBfl in F, Double CBfl). The score of Bamburia will be published very soon by Zimmermann, Frankfurt (it will be announced at this site). Forbidden Valley has been commissioned by Kotato Flutes.

  • 19 Dec. 18:30-21:30: Wil Offermans Flute Fitness Ensemble Workshop, SpaceDo (Musical Instrument Shop DAC) JR-Shin-Ôkubo.
  • 22 Dec. 14:00: concert Duo Ueda Offermans at Kurihashi Wellfare House Kulimu, Saitama
  • 23 Dec. 14:30: concert Duo Ueda Offermans at Kuki-shi Culture Centre Hall, Saitama
  • 24 Dec. 14:30: concert Duo Ueda Offermans at Miyoshi Culture Centre Hall Copisu, Saitama

Teaching Tour in Vienna, Austria, Nov. 2011

• Flute Day | Workshop | Austria

From 25 untill 27 of November Wil Offermans was in Vienna, Austria for a series of teaching events.

Vienna Uni
Vienna-Meidling
Tulln
  • 25 Nov.: masterclasses and workshops “Flute Music by Wil Offermans” for flute students of the Universität für Musik und Darstellende Kunst, Institut Franz Schubert, Vienna. Click the image above to see the photo gallery.
  • 26 Nov.: Flute Day (including some masterclasses on music of Wil Offermans) with a final presentation concert at the Music School Vienna-Meidling. Click the image above to see the photo gallery. Here below you can see videos of Honami; Dance with Me and Thumpy Improvisation. You can see more videos at the Video Gallery page.
  • 27 Nov.: masterclasses on music of Wil Offermans for flute students and teachers with some additional workshops at the Music School Tulln, Nieder Österreich. Click the image above to see the photo gallery.

International Flute Summer Course 2011, Spain

• Workshop | Spain

The 20th international Flute Summer Course 2011 by Dutch flutist-composer Wil Offermans has been held from August 20th until 27th, 2011 in Sayalonga (Malaga), Spain with participants from countries like Spain, UK, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland, Mexico and Japan. In this wonderful and inspiring ambiance and a climate of dynamic nature and cultural inspiration Offermans conducted the course, sharing his contemporary approach on flute playing with the participants. Main literature was Offermans' etude book For the Contemporary Flutist (published by Zimmermann a.o.). Other topics included extended techniques like bamboo tones, harmonics, circular breathing, multi-phonics and whisper tones; sound development; body movement; improvisation in performance and education; ensemble playing; ethnic flutes. Click here to see an extended photo impression of the 2011 course.

Japan Spring 2011 Tour & New compositions

• Concert | Workshop | Composition | Japan

Another Japan Tour took place in May 2011 with various events, including:

  • May 15: Obaku-shu concert Duo Ueda Offermans with various monks of Obaku-shu sect, celebrating 350 years of Obaku-shu in Japan at Kyushu National Museum, Fukuoka. New composition: “Ingen’s Dream”.
  • May 19: Obaku-shu concert by Duo Ueda Offermans with various monks of Obaku-shu sect, celebrating 350 years of Obaku-shu in Japan at Kofuku-ji temple, Nagasaki.
  • May 22: concert Wil Offermans and the Bamboo Orchestra Nakagawa at Mirika Roden Concert Hall, Fukuoka. Commissioned a new composition by Offermans titled Bamburia as well as special arrangements of his works Jungle Dance and Dance with Me.
  • May 28: Flute Fitness workshop Tokyo, flute workshop by Wil Offermans from 10:00-17:00 at My Space Aspia hall, Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Japan Spring 2011 Tour overview
Japan Spring 2011 Tour overview
Flute Fitness Tokyo workshop
Flute Fitness Tokyo workshop
Bamboo Orchestra Nakagawa
Bamboo Orchestra Nakagawa

Flute Festivals in Holland and Norway

• Concert | Workshop | Netherlands | Norway

Wil Offermans presented his concert and workshop at the Dutch Flute Festival of the Dutch Flute Society (Nederlands Fluit Genootschap) on 13 Februari, 2011 at De Muzerij in Den Bosch, Holland. Other invited artists were Peter-Lukas Graf and Felicia van den End. Click here to download the full day program in pdf-format.

Also Wil Offermans will be performing and teaching at the first Norwegian Flute Festival organized by the new Norwegian Flute Society on 24-26 June, 2011 in Tonehein, Hamar near Oslo. Other invited flutists include Wissam Boustany and Andras Adorjan, o.a.

Norwegian Flute Festival
Norwegian Flute Festival

International Flute Summer Course 2010, Spain

• Workshop | Spain

The 19th international Flute Summer Course 2010 by Wil Offermans has been held from August 21st until 28th, 2010 with participants from Germany, Serbia, Italy, Estonia, Great Britain, Holland, Syria, Switzerland, Australia, Canada and USA. In a great atmosphere, with intensive classes, alternated with the wonderful food and relaxed moments around the compound, the course focused on Offermans' book For the Contemporary Flutist, extended techniques, his other compositions, ensemble playing, improvisation, body movement, ethnic flutes and more.

Flautando Flute Weekend, Boswil, Switzerland

• Concert | Workshop | Switzerland

Wil Offermans joined the Flautando Flute Weekend on 15-16 May 2010 with concerts, workshops and more aiming at both professional as well as amateur audiences. Other performers included Stefan Keller, André Bernhard and Ensemble Quintessenz Leipzig. The weekend took place at the historical Künstlerhaus / Alte Kirche in Boswill (Swiss), where Marcel Moyse used to present his flute seminars between 1964 and 1984.

Carinthian Flute Ensemble with Wil Offermans, Austria

• Concert | Workshop | Austria
Ossiach

From April 16 until 18, 2010 Wil Offermans presented a flute ensemble workshop for flute teachers from the southern Austrian region of Carinthia and beyond (click the image on the right to see the photo gallery of the event). The event was organised by CMA Carinthische Musikakademie and took place at the wonderful location at Stift Ossiach. Main focus of the workshop was the ensemble repertoire of Wil Offermans. On April 18th the ensemble, also directed by Offermans, presented a concert including the following works:

  • Ankunft der Königin von Saba ( G.F. Händel)
  • Itsuki-no-Komoriuta (W. Offermans)
  • Pavane (M. Ravel)
  • Tänze from Gayaneh (A. Khachaturian)
  • Tico-Tico no Fuba (Z. Abreu)
  • Tsuru-no-Sugomori (W. Offermans)
  • Kotekan (W. Offermans)
  • Luna y Sierra (W. Offermans)
  • Dance with Me (W. Offermans)

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