Flute 360 | Episode 106: “An Interview with Beatriz Macías” (45:09)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Beatriz Macías who is the artistic director of the Tampere Flute Fest on April 25-26, 2020 in Finland! In this inspiriting conversation, Beatriz shares with us what it takes to be an artistic director, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and much more! Check-out today’s episode to be encouraged as you organize your next music event!

Episode 106 – Main Points:

• 0:50– Gold Sponsor: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company
• 2:01 – Welcome & Introduction!
• 2:35 – Flute 360’s Episode 15
• 4:23 – Question: Please share, with the listeners, who you are and your musical background!
• 4:27 – Beatriz’s Answer
• 5:00 – Music & Music Education in Texas
• 5:53 – Reinecke’s Flute Concerto
• 5:57 – Boston Conservatory at Berklee
• 6:21 – Yamaha Young Performing Artists
• 8:35 – Texas Flute Society
• 11:18 – Question: You are the artistic director of the Tampere Flute Festival, which will be held on April 25-26, 2020. Is this the first time that you’ve held such a position?
• 11:30 – Beatriz’s Answer
• 11:45 – Question: What inspired you to launch this flute festival?
• 11:50 – Beatriz’s Answer
• 13:50 – National Flute Association
• 13:54 – Houston Flute Club
• 14:24 – Question: Through this position, what lessons have you learned along the way?
• 14:30 – Answer: Communication, Prioritization & Build Community Support
• 16:15 – Question: What responsibilities does the artistic director have?
• 16:35 – Beatriz’s Answer
• 20:55 – Beatriz lists her three goals for this Tampere Flute Festival (2020).
• 22:55 – Alexis Roman, flutist (E101)
• 23:14 – Tip: Write-out your mission statement before heading into a new role!
• 23:57 – Marketing & Visibility
• 25:25 – Question: In regards to the sponsors, please feel free to share who they are, and what tricks of the trade did you utilize to obtain these corporate sponsorships?
• 25:39 – Beatriz mentions the festival’s corporate sponsors – listen here!
• 28:20 – Flute 360’s Episode 100
• 30:29 – Question: Please share with us the design of the festival’s website.
• 30:37 – Beatriz’s Answer
• 33:25 – Question: Do you have any advice for the students who will be competing and, or performing at the festival?
• 33:45 – Beatriz’s Answer
• 34:43 – Learn the art of resilience like nylon!
• 35:53 – Hélène Boulègue, flutist
• 37:38 – Question: Any last sentiments that you’d like to share?
• 37:45 – Beatriz’s Answer
• 39:27 – PICKS!
• 43:28 – Conclusion
• 43:56 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

PICKS!

Beatriz

• Sauna Capital – Tampere, Finland
• Finnish Language

Heidi:

• Navajo Turquoise and Coral Jewelry for both Men & Women!
• The Diné People & Language

Episode 106 – Resources Mentioned:

• Heidi Kay Begay’s Website
• Tampere Flute Festival’s Website
• Tampere Flute Festival’s Guest Artists
• Tampere Flute Festival’s Masterclass Application – Due 03/01/2020
• Tampere Flute Festival’s Young Artist Competition – Due 03/15/2020
• Flute 360’s Interview with Beatriz Macías – Episode 15
• Flute 360’s Episode 100
• Flute 360’s Episode 101

Episode 106 – Sponsors:

• Gold Level: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company
• Silver & Bronze Level: J&K Productions