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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…
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“Airborn Sand” for flute by Sabrina Peña Young
Program Notes:Airborn Sand was inspired when I spent a typical Tampa hurricane at the student center, a large building with floor-to-ceiling glass. As…
“Sonata for Flute” by Elizabeth R. Austin
My husband directed a program for aspiring college students of German in Mannheim, Germany between 1985 and the early 2000’s. I became affiliated…
“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…
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Taylor Irelan Interview
June was Pride month, where we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We say to our LGBTQ+ friends and family, “We hear you and we…
“Airborn Sand” for flute by Sabrina Peña Young
Program Notes:Airborn Sand was inspired when I spent a typical Tampa hurricane at the student center, a large building with floor-to-ceiling glass. As…
Running Scared
Let me tell the truth: I’m scared. I’m so excited to move back out into my world, to set up a schedule that…
The Doors Are Opening! Are You Ready?
As the world is opening back up and performances/rehearsals are returning to our calendars, many of us are thrilled to be getting back…