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Words of Wisdom from George Pope
KW: Even though you’re technically retired after 46 years in higher education, you seem to be busier than ever. What are some of…
Jazz Basics: It Don’t Mean a Thing…
Jazz Basics: It Don’t Mean a Thing… While many flutists want to play jazz, learning to swing properly can be tricky. We try…
Mastering Your Breathing During Performances
Many of the students I work with report that their breathing often goes totally haywire when they get up on stage, ready to…
Music Therapy: a Total Human Experience
As musicians, we all know without knowing that music helps people manage stress, improve mood, and reduce pain. Music is a powerful tool…
How Many Fingerings Does it Take?!?
Good question! I’m sure many of you are aware of a few different fingerings that can be used on the piccolo. But did…
NYWC – Nina Siniakova
“Landscapes of Sorrow and Grace” Concerto for Flute and Orchestra (flute solo, orchestra: 2,2,2,2; 4,3,3,1; timpani, percussion, harp; strings) by Nina Siniakova “Landscapes…
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Removing the Mask: A Flutist’s Journey on the Spectrum
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NYWC – Nina Siniakova
“Landscapes of Sorrow and Grace” Concerto for Flute and Orchestra (flute solo, orchestra: 2,2,2,2; 4,3,3,1; timpani, percussion, harp; strings) by Nina Siniakova “Landscapes…
Victoria Bond: Pater Patriae (NYWC)
“Pater Patriae” for solo flute, 3332/4331/timp/perc (3) by Victoria Bond“I have always loved the flute – the timbre of the instrument as well…
The Bare Minimum for solo flute by Catherine Neville
“The Bare Minimum” is a musical statement about the mental load: the cognitive and emotional work of managing a household. The thematic material…
New York Women Composers: Something in Between for flute, violin and piano by Whitney George
For The Flute Examiner “Somewhere In Between” for flute, violin, & piano by Whitney George When George began Solitude & Secrecy during the…
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Farming the Dream – Social Media Piccolo Shopping
I have had a blast sharing my journey to my custom piccolo order with all of our readers. Shopping for an instrument is…
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Removing the Mask: A Flutist’s Journey on the Spectrum
In our society, being neurodivergent is sort of frowned upon because the classical music world at large expects us to fit into the…
From Stick To Picc: An Interview With Adam Pettry
It has been six years since our last interview with Adam Pettry when he shared with us that he was going to start…
Being an Artist in Classical Music: A Conversation with Timothy Hagen
Keith had a chance to sit down with Timothy Hagen to discuss what being an artist in Classical music means and the many…
The Right Tool For the Job
This article may cause a bit of a commotion, but the topic has been all over social media and caused heated discussions for…
Thoughts From A Convention Hotel Room
We are about to embark on the National Flute Association Convention 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. As I sit in my cool and quiet…