Dear Readers,

This month at the Flute Examiner, our articles seem to revolve around the idea of newness—new music, new techniques, and new ideas. We are thrilled to offer an interview with renowned teacher, performer and contemporary music advocate Molly Barth, and we hope that her ideas on shaping a career will inspire and motivate! We also have an article on getting started with extended techniques from Mary Matthews, and Keith’s 9mm Piccolo column covers repertoire and programming ideas for spring recitals. All of this fresh material is just about perfect as we usher in the freshness of the new season!

- Jessica Dunnavant, editor

	Make Music and Achieve Success: A Conversation with Molly Barth JD: Tell us a little about your background. What drew you to music as a career, and who were your most influential teachers? MB: I grew up in a small…
	9mm Piccolo Player – Music for Spring Recitals Although the weather outside is frightful, the thought of programing spring recitals is delightful. Many of us have experienced the joy, stress, confusion, and panic of choosing repertoire for a…
	Pedagogical Approaches to Extended Techniques Guest Post by Mary Matthews I have been lucky to have teachers that encouraged my love and curiosity for contemporary music since I was a high school student. From my first encounters with Elizabeth Brown’s…