08/01/2017
We flutists need to level up our concerto game! ;)
Monty Python: Sviatoslav Richter and Rita
Sviatoslav Richter plays Tchaikovsky's first piano concerto in B-Flat minor... I think that's everything you need to know.
07/31/2017
A nice, 3-minute baroque flute lesson for your Monday morning! :)
How to make a beautiful sound on the baroque flute; Kate Clark
In this video, flutist Kate Clark shows her technique for making a beautiful sound on the baroque flute--try this at home! Visit Kate's page at the Royal Con...
07/19/2017
Texas flute students, the list is finally here! Be sure to check out the TMEA website regularly for updated errata lists.
Flute and Piccolo:
Mary Karen Clardy Flute Etudes Book
Selection 1
Page(s): 12
Key: G Major
Etude Title: 7. G Major
Tempo: Dotted Quarter Note = 60-68
Play from beginning to end.
Errata:
The written measure numbers beginning with m.30 are incorrect (should be m. 31)
Piccolo: play C # and D in m. 37 8va, C-natural in m. 38 8va, C-natural in m. 46 8va, and C # in m. 47 8va
The last note should be a quarter note
Selection 2
Page(s): 68-69
Key: Eb Major
Etude Title: 41. Eb Major
Tempo: Quarter Note = 48-56
Play from beginning to m. 42 (no repeats, take second ending).
Errata:
M. 20 - The C-flat is as marked on beat one. There is no error.
M. 17 is only one beat, the notes use the printed numbering system
Selection 3
Page(s): 70
Key: C Minor
Etude Title: 42. C Minor
Tempo: Dotted Half Note = 52-63
Play from beginning to end.
Errata:
Piccolo: M. 1 - Play the first note one octave higher
Piccolo: M. 2 - Play the last note one octave higher
Piccolo: M. 16 - Play the last note one octave higher
Piccolo: M. 17 - Play the C one octave higher
All-State Band Audition Etudes
07/18/2017
We love our pianists!
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07/06/2017
I'm pretty sure this is all of us. ;)
05/25/2017
What kind of auditioner are you?
The 3 Audition Archetypes
By Aralee Dorough Read about the advantages and disadvantages of 3 audition mindsets or “archetypes.” Do you recognize yourself? Strengthen all 3 at The Informed Flutist 2017! SCHEDULE …
01/15/2017
True!! (y) What age did you start playing??!