Watch Your Speed!
I learned a valuable lesson at a vulnerable time, once. I was in graduate school, working on excerpts with my teacher and preparing…
Lights, Camera, Flute, Action!
I have a familiar feeling right now. It’s anticipation mixed with pride and stress and a hint of worry—a spicy mix! I have…
“Dance Suite” for two flutes by Nika Leoni
This Dance Suite is a product of my love for period music and dance music. Imagining the sound of two flutes “dancing” together…
“Bubble-Up Rag” for flute and piano by Judith Lang Zaimont
I enjoy writing for flute and admire its agility and the sheer quality of its sound. I have featured it in much of…
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!…
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…
An Interview With Nicole Riner
JGD: Tell us about your background. How did you come to music as a career? NR: With great uncertainty! There were a few…
“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…
“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…
