I have had the joy of knowing the talented Terri Sanchez for many years. She is one of the most sincere and kind…
As I write, today, Monday, November 20, is my first full and entire day off from both teaching and performing since Labor Day.…
Flutists are typically really interested in anything that can help improve breathing mechanics. We want more air, faster breaths, more control over the…
preludes is an exploration of combining music and writing outside of a songwriting context — something that is a continued interest of mine.…
preludes is an exploration of combining music and writing outside of a songwriting context — something that is a continued interest of mine.…
This composition premiered at the “Accademia Filarmonica Romana,” Rome Italy on 29 June 2023 with the dance choreography of Lisa Naugle. The score…
“Orientale: i spoke to thee” for flute, voice, and piano by Ellen Mandel “Orientale,” e.e. cummings poem, inspired me to set it music…
American composer Juliana Hall specializes almost exclusively in writing art song, monodrama, and vocal chamber music. Similar to her vocal music, the few…
This article may cause a bit of a commotion, but the topic has been all over social media and caused heated discussions for…
We are about to embark on the National Flute Association Convention 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. As I sit in my cool and quiet…
My regular practice routine includes plenty of tone exercises, etudes, technical work, and repertoire. I do the same routine on piccolo, and alto…
We live in a day and age of incredible technology with information streams at our fingertips. It is just so easy to do…
Well, it is summer and many music departments are on break for a little while. Soon enough, the melodious sounds will start resonating…
Intro from Jessica: Keith does amazing work on instruments, so when it’s time for my piccolo’s annual COA, there’s nobody else I’d take…