Webmaster's note: In May 2009, Ian performed in a charity event donating concert profits of £7971.16 to"Flutewise," a UK-based charitable foundation creating possibilities for young people to develop flute-playing skills and attend educational events, summer schools, master classes, etc. Here's a summary of the event from the sponsor.

Flutewise, an educational charity for young flute players, held an exciting event at the Barbican Centre and Guildhall School of Music and Drama in May 2009, Flutewise Live!

By all accounts it was an amazing and totally successful event. So many flute players of every age and standard took part and there were activities going on throughout the day that kept everyone happy.

Flutewise is extremely grateful to everyone who supported this event - all the people who came, the fabulous professional musicians who donated their time and expertise, our friends from the shops and every single one of the helpers. Most of all our thanks must go to Ian Anderson and James Duncan. Without them this event would not have been possible. So a huge thank you to them for their incredible musical talents, support and generosity.

If you missed it, a brief description of the event is that we started and ended the day event with flute choir pieces; there were performances all day long on both foyers of the Barbican Centre; there were performances and workshops galore in the Guildhall School of Music and Drama; Simon Desorgher demonstrated his flutes and computers
all day outside the huge room which was full of flute shops which had loads of flutes, music and accessories for people to try and buy. In the evening we had the pleasure of an amazing concert with Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson, band and friends. The friends were Abbie Burrows (playing on her crystal encrusted flute), Ian Clarke and Alex Teymour Housego.

We were extremely fortunate to have our Flutewise Artist of the Year 2007, Ian Anderson at the event and starring in the evening concert. Also present was our Artist of the Year 2008, Ian Clarke and our Artist of the Year for 2009, Matej Zupan. To mark the occassion, all three appeared together on stage to perform Bach’s Bouree and they were each presented with one of those coloured flutes that everyone wants even though we know they are rubbish but they look so cool! Ian

Ian Anderson was presented with his choice of colour, a black one; Ian Clarke had a red one which he said his daughters will like and Matej’s was blue.

Liz Goodwin
The Flutewise Trust
8/9 Beaconsfield Road, Portslade by Sea, East Sussex BN41 1XA UK Tel (0)1273 702367 www.flutewise.com hello@flutewise.com Reg. Charity # 1071569 / VAT # 754 7610 17