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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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“Reverie” for flute by Jennifer Castellano
About the Piece This piece was composed in February 2003 and was written for a close friend of mine, Maria Mangino, who is…
“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…
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A Conversation with Composer Judith Shatin
Tell us about your background. What called you to a life in music? My background would never have predicted a life in music!…
It’s All In Your Head – Part II
I recently had a dear friend’s piccolo on my bench for an overhaul. It was a well-loved older Haynes piccolo. When an instrument…
Do You See What I See?
As the school year begins, children around the country are having their eyes and ears checked by school nurses. Being able to see…
“Reverie” for flute by Jennifer Castellano
About the Piece This piece was composed in February 2003 and was written for a close friend of mine, Maria Mangino, who is…