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…
The Value of Quality Repair
Why repair matters more than ever to sustainable music participation As a musician, why is that we spend most of our time taking…
Dr. Brittany Trotter: Popular Pedagogy
Keith: Brittany, I want to thank you for allowing me to interview you for The Flute Examiner. It really is a small world.…
All About That Bass…and Alto
Getting started on the lower flutes can be a daunting task at first. They are larger, heavier, and awkward to hold. They respond…
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…
It’s All in your Head–An Often Overlooked Maintenance Issue
There comes a time when we all start to wonder if our headjoint is starting to fail us or is ceasing to be…
Electricity and Inspiration: A Conversation with Jonathan Cohen
Keith: We’ve known each other for quite a while but I know our readers would be interested in knowing what you do as…
Flute Shopping 101
Having just spent the weekend showing flutes at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention in Herndon, VA, this topic is fresh on my mind. Deciding…
