“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…
“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…
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…
“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).…
Overcoming Perfectionism
I’m exhausted just thinking about it… I can put myself in a perfectionist mindset instantly. I lived there for so long, it feels…
Flute Tools in the Age of COVID-19: Examining Practicality
Flute Tools in the Age of COVID-19: Examining Practicality By Michelle Barraclough, MacKenzie Kyzer, and Alydia Marangoni In this age of making music…
FE Flute Studio Profiles: Dr. Keith Hanlon
Tell us about your studio, including the state that you’re in. What ages do you teach and what are your students like? I…
Fulbright in the Time of Corona
Applying for a Fulbright grant has been one of my professional goals for nearly a decade. Once I had earned tenure at my…
A Conversation with Kim Scott: Passion, Hard Work, Commitment and Truth
A Conversation with Kim Scott: Passion, Hard Work, Commitment and Truth JD: Tell us about your influences. What drew you to the flute…
