Do you play the flute? If you live in the South West of England, 4Flutes may be for you!
Based in Cornwall, 4Flutes aims to encourage and support local flute players through events, workshops and tuition.
4Flutes has been very fortunate to receive support from several local organisations including: John Packer - Woodwind and Brass specialists, University of Plymouth, Peninsula Arts, Waitrose - Saltash, Cornwall Music Foundation, Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation and Woodwind Instrument repair.
We are also part of and Ink Cartridge and mobile phone recycling scheme which raises funds.
To find out more about our fundraising activities click here
Ruth Ballantyne B.A Hons.
Founder
Secretary
Treasurer
Event & workshop director
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Ineke Leer B.Ed. (Hons) M.Ed.
Chairperson
Friends Secretary
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Mike Nottage
Publicity & Media Secretary
Event Technician
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Liz Elliott
Committee member
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4Flutes is an independent registered charity set up by Ruth Ballantyne, flautist and flute teacher from Saltash, Cornwall. Its aim is to bring to the South West artists of international standing who are keen to share their talent and experience with flute enthusiasts of all ages. 4Flutes also encourages ensemble playing with our regular flute choir.
4Flutes aims to bring opportunities to the southwest that are both affordable and accessible to pupils, parents and in general lovers of live music.
Keep up to date with 4Flutes news, events and activities on Facebook.
New page
A new page “Local Flute Concerts” has been added to events.
A wonderful opportunity to hear different interpretations of some amazing music and
an excellent evening out!
“Hands up if you’re enjoying yourself!”
Many thanks to all those who joined us for this years event at Plymouth University,
your energy and enthusiasm helped to create an amazing day.
It was wonderful to see so many flute players there enjoying the inspirational workshops
and performances from Paul Edmund-Davies.
To find out more about this years event click HERE
Welcome the the 4Flutes web site. We hope here you will find everything you need
to know about 4Flutes, our workshops and events. If you would like to be kept up
to date with 4Flutes activities via email please click HERE
Did you Know ....
There is reference to a low flute resembling the alto as far back as the 1750’s but
the alto flute as we know it today was recognised as a creation of Theobald Bohem
in 1854/55.
It seems that the first version of the bass flute as we know it now came about around
1910. However it wasn’t until 1930 that the bass flute was perfected by Rudall Carte.