9MM PICCOLOAll posts
Diffraction for Solo Piccolo by James Dillon – A Performer’s Guide by Dr. Gillian Sheppard
Introduction The piccolo has seen a rapid increase in contemporary repertoire since the late 1970s. In that time, the instrument’s range of technical…
Interview with Jennifer Gunn
KH: I remember the first time I heard you play with the CSO. I happened to be in Chicago and my flight was…
Piccolo Playing and Noise Induced Hearing Loss
As piccolo players, we know that the piccolo produces some very high, very loud sounds. Most of us know that noise induced hearing…
HEALTH AND WELLNESSAll posts
NEW YORK WOMEN COMPOSERSAll posts
“The Four Elements: Fantasia for flute and piano” by Sarah Meneely-Kyder
For The Flute Examiner The four elements that I chose were Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Metaphorically, the five movements suggest the elements…
“Duets for a Duo” for flute and alto flute by Rain Worthington
Duets for a Duo is one of my earliest compositions notated for mixed instruments. I was especially intrigued by the sounds of close…
“Sonata in D” for flute and piano by Stefania de Kenessey
Stefania de Kenessey’s “Sonata in D” for flute and piano is a tuneful, graceful work in three movements (which may be performed separately).…
“When the Clouds Clear” (3 movements) for flute and alto flute by Alyssa Reit
About When the Clouds Clear (3 movements): You Can’t Be Serious! is just as the name implies. A Difference of Opinion is intended…
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Interview with Stephen Barr
K- Thank you for allowing the Flute Examiner to interview you, Stephen. It is always a pleasure to get a composer’s point of…
MY UNSUNG HEROES
“As a middle-class, light-skinned black man I am ‘better’ by American standards but there is no amount of assimilation that can shield you…
Something Else That Matters
Consider the following scenario. Due to Covid protocols, student flutists have been practicing primarily in their dorm rooms. In this personal space, most…
“The Four Elements: Fantasia for flute and piano” by Sarah Meneely-Kyder
For The Flute Examiner The four elements that I chose were Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Metaphorically, the five movements suggest the elements…