Flutists of all ages are invited to join us in a Virtual Flute Choir performance of “White Sand Christmas” arranged by Lance Suzuki after Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.”

eligibility

Flutists of all ages. Non-Hawaii residents are welcome. HFS membership is encouraged, but not required. Membership starts at at $2/month for students and $5/month for adults.

supplies needed

  • Two devices (one capable of recording video/audio)

  • Earphones

  • Sheet music (printed or on a tablet)

  • Holiday accessories and aloha attire are welcome.

how to participate

  1. Register below and select up to 2 parts you would like to record. Parts will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.

  2. Download your sheet music and practice your part(s) with the mp3 track. Both are linked below.

  3. When you receive confirmation from HFS, record your video following the recording instructions below.

  4. Submit your video using this Google Form (1 GB max): https://forms.gle/JjGmU6s6ysCF9AF89

    DEADLINE FOR VIDEO SUBMISSIONS: DECEMBER 19, 2020 at 11:59 PM HST

SCENIC PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

We welcome scenic photography/video submissions of your “White Sand Christmas” to help enhance the music.

  • Take a photo or video of yourself with, or without your flute (or of nature, if you don’t want to be in the photo).

  • Holiday accessories/decorations are appreciated, but not required (standard beach shots okay!)

  • Non-beach but holiday related photos/videos also welcome (ex. holiday trees, pets, family photos)

  • Make sure you have permission from everyone in your photo/video before submitting

  • Submit using this form before December 19, 2021 at 11:59 PM HST: https://forms.gle/JjGmU6s6ysCF9AF89

Register

Sheet Music & Backing Tracks

Piccolo

Flute 1

Flute 2

Flute 3

Alto Flute

Bass Flute

Contrabass Flute

Recording Track

Use this track when you are ready to record…

Download Recording Track

Practice Track with Score

DO NOT USE THIS TRACK
TO RECORD…SEE ABOVE…

Recording Instructions & Tips

Please film in “Landscape” orientation (pictured left)

  1. Practice your part with the practice video above.

  2. Set up your two devices:

    1. Recording device (smartphone, camcorder, etc.). If possible, please record in 1080p, 30 frames per second (fps). Please record in Landscape (horizontal) orientation.

    2. Playback device connected to earphones to hear Backing Track. IMPORTANT: the backing track and clicks should not be audible in your final video.

  3. Play the Recording Track and follow the directions. Once you reach the two claps, please do not pause or fast forward the Recording Track. The claps are used to align your video with the music.

  4. Play your part, making sure to observe all rests.

  5. When the music stops, please smile and the camera and wave (or shaka) for approximately 5 seconds.

  6. When you are done recording a take, listen to the playback and be critical (but gentle) about your performance. Things to listen for:

    1. Intonation.

    2. Playing proper rhythms.

    3. Start of notes (attacks).

    4. Note/phrase endings (releases).

  7. Upload your best recording to the Google Form: https://forms.gle/1vWCU8dbpxM25ajXA

Video Recording Tips

  1. If you are using a smartphone, use the back-facing camera (not the selfie camera).

  2. Make sure that your face is as well-lit as possible. For example, sit in front of a sunny window or temporarily move a lamp.

  3. Avoid backlighting (light coming from behind you). It doesn’t matter how beautiful your view is, we prefer to see the light on your face.

  4. Do a short test video before recording a full take to check your settings.

Lance’s tips for recording yourself with a smartphone…