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Episode 56: Academic Highlights at Texas Woman's University Apr 20, 2019

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Flute 360 | Episode 56: "Academic Highlights at Texas Woman's University" (42:38)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with the Flute Pedagogy class at Texas Woman's University. Dr. Danielle Woolery who is a clarinetist and a music education specialist teaches the pedagogy class. My time at TWU was eventful with a Flute 360 presentation and then the recording of this episode. The TWU students talk about their academic successes throughout the year, their unique projects, and many other topics. Check out today's episode!

Episode 56 – Main Points:

0:26 – Gold Sponsor: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
1:15 – Welcome & Episode Topics
3:11 – Flute Pedagogy Course
3:26 – Dr. Danielle Woolery
3:32 – Class Topics: methodologies, résumés, studio lesson handbooks, interviews
4:45 – Caitlin: Lessons learned from the flute pedagogy course.
4:56 – Method Books: beginner & intermediate levels, scale books, and more!
6:05 – David: How to write a recommendation letter for our students.
6:55 – Flute 360's Episode 20: Recommendation Letters
7:31 – Giovanni: Explore our teaching methods through literature.
8:05 – Giovanni & Caitlin: Supportive Environment
9:14 – Networking and Collaboration
10:20 – David: Flute Literature and Flute Pedagogy Courses
11:31 – Target's Bookshelves
12:23 – Caitlin: Personalized Courses
12:56 – Résumés
13:24 – Every flutist has their own unique place within the music community!
14:10 – TWU's Department of Music – Pedagogy Degree
15:55 – Caitlin's comments
17:52 – Heidi: Life is a great teacher!
18:14 – Caitlin graduates May 2019 from TWU.
19:04 – Dr. Woolery's comments
19:34 – TWU's Teaching Assistantships through the Department of Music.
19:51 – David: Requirements for the T.A.
21:03 – Changing different hats as a musician.
21:21 – Caitlin: Teaching and Grading
22:35 – Building confidence and gaining experience.
23:00 – Mentorship
23:21 – Caitlin comments about her teaching assistantship.
23:29 – Denton State Supported Living Center, TX
24:44 – Time Management
25:31 – Texas Flute Society
26:12 – Jacob Wright, TFS - Festival Co-Chair
27:01 – Giovanni: Music Family at TWU
30:00 – Topic #3
30:08 – David: TWU's Flute Pedagogy Workshop
31:14 – Flute 360's Episode 37 with Valerie Coleman
31:44 – Dr. Danielle Woolery mentions students' projects!
32:07 – Flute Quartet Project (Paula, Caitlin, Jacob, and special mention, David)
32:30 – Caitlin comments on the group's flute quartet project!
32:48 – Prescribed Music List (PML)
35:38 – Click here for the PDF or contact Caitlin Rose.
36:39 – Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
37:25 – National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors
38:04 – Gio's project.
41:04 – Conclusion!
41:57 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions' Website

Episode 56 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 56 – Sponsors:

Gold: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
Silver & Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Episode 55: Tips for Doublers with Tereasa Payne Apr 13, 2019

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Flute 360 | Episode 55: "Tips for Doublers with Tereasa Payne" (56:14)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Tereasa Payne who is a doubler, teacher, and volunteer! Tereasa discusses her background, offers resources for doublers, and answers three social media questions from a multi-instrumentalist student. Check out today's episode to hear all the details!

Episode 55 – Main Points:

0:24 – Gold Sponsor: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
2:05 – Welcome!
3:51 – Starbucks!
4:55 – Question #1: What is your background and how did you get into the "other" instruments?
5:09 – Tereasa's Answer
6:35 – Simon Hutchings's Website
6:53 – World Flutes
7:05 – Elton John's Broadway Musical, Aida
7:15 – Bamboo Flutes
9:43 – David G. Weiss, Broadway Flutist
10:15 – Finding your unique passion.
12:10 – Listen to Jon Rice's Episode 53 – here!
12:21 – Double Mint Gum
14:18 – Job Announcements
15:05 – Question #2: What is your approach to doubling?
15:20 – Tereasa's Answer
15:32 – "Go slowly and go carefully." – Tereasa
17:40 – Flute & Voicing
19:31 – Marianne Gedigian, flutist and teacher
21:21 – Wind & Song
23:16 – Flute to the World Tour Promo Video – watch here!
25:10 – Concerts in Motion, NY
26:01 – Native American Flute
26:31 – Kokopeli and the Hopi Indian Tribe
27:25 – Question #3 & Answer
28:00 – Question #4: What resources would you refer doublers to?
28:15 – Tereasa Payne's Answer: Bret Pimentel's Website & Ed Joffe's Website
30:15 – Poem: "Walk a Mile in His Moccasins"
33:43 – Marianne Gedigian, flutist and teacher
35:51 – Three social media questions from Rafael Powell. (DMA saxophone student from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX)
36:05 – Question from Rafael: When teaching doublers are there any common problems that you see or hear?
36:17 – Tereasa Payne's Answer
38:20 – Articles by Ed Joffe
39:30 – Question from Rafael: Does your teaching style change when you are teaching a doubler? If so, how and why?
40:07 – Book: Cricket for Americans – Playing, and Understanding the Game by Tom Melville and Ian Chappell
41:51 – Question from Rafael: When a doubler comes to take lessons do you have any preconceived notions or do any of your colleagues?
42:04 – Tereasa's Answer
46:19 – Tereasa's fun challenge for the listeners.
47:10 – Conclusion!
48:02 – Picks!
54:56 – The National Flute Association, Salt Lake City, UT
55:35 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Picks:

Tereasa

Tereasa's Dog's Christmas Gift
Board Game: Labyrinth

Heidi

Episode 55 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 55 – Sponsors:

Gold: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
Silver & Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Episode 54: Tips for Doublers with Dr. Ellen Kaner Apr 06, 2019

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Flute 360 | Episode 54: "Tips for Doublers with Dr. Ellen Kaner" (39:43)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Ellen Kaner who has a multi-faceted career. Not only is she a teacher and a flutist, but she is also a multi-instrumentalist. Listen to today's episode to hear Dr. Kaner's advice on how to switch between the different woodwind instruments.

Episode 54 – Main Points:

0:24 – Gold Sponsor: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
2:01 – Welcome!
2:08 – Dr. Ellen Kaner's brief background is mentioned here.
2:18 – References mentioned: Texas Flute Society, Floot Fire, and Fort Worth Youth Orchestra
2:56 – Hiking around Arlington, TX.
3:09 – River Legacy Parks
3:31 – Walking Paths in Saginaw, TX.
3:43 – Ellen's background
4:26 – Yale's School of Music
5:11 – East Carolina's School of Music
5:26 – Florida State University's College of Music
6:34 – Grant writing
7:02 – Question #1: What inspired you to learn the "other" instruments?
7:09 – Ellen's Answer
8:25 – Question #2
8:36 – Ellen's Answer
9:09 – NFA's Archives and Oral History Committee
9:42 – Question #3: What are the different reasons and purposes of being a doubler?
9:50 – Ellen's Answer
12:26 – Highlighted words: marketable, job announcements for woodwind specialists, and musicals.
13:09 – Dr. Brian A. Luce, flutist & teacher
14:06 – Seussical the Musical
14:49 – Question #4: How do you switch between flute and clarinet with ease?
15:00 – Silver Sponsor: Straubinger Flute Company
15:42 – Ellen's Answer
15:54 – Topics mentioned: embouchure, finger coordination, and airflow!
18:31 – Question #5
18:40 – Ellen's Answer
21:10 – Question #6: How do you switch been clarinet and alto saxophone with ease?
21:17 – Ellen's Answer
25:43 – Question #7: Is there a particular exercise that you would like to share to help facilitate the change between the different instruments?
25:55 – Ellen's Answer
28:17 – Question #8
29:22 – Ellen's Answer
32:02 – Question #9: What resources do you recommend for the multi-instrumentalist?
32:37 – Ellen's Answer
34:19 – Picks!
39:00 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions' Website

Picks:

Ellen

Heidi

Episode 54 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 54 – Sponsors:

Gold: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
Silver: Straubinger Flute Company
Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Episode 53: Tips for Doublers with Jon Rice Mar 30, 2019

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Flute 360 | Episode 53: "Tips for Doublers with Jon Rice" (1:06:17)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Jon Rice about being a multi-instrumentalist. Jon's primary instrument is the saxophone, but he also plays the flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon. He gives valuable suggestions for doublers who need help transitioning between instruments and offers some practice suggestions. Listen to today's episode to hear all the details!

Episode 53 – Main Points:

0:25 – Gold Sponsor: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
2:00 – Welcome!
2:35 – The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
3:54 – Listen to this podcast outside to get your Vitamin D!
4:42 – Today's topic: Tips for Doublers
7:01 – Job Announcements
8:50 – Musical Chairs' Website
10:47 – Flute Sonatas by Handel
11:10 – Fundamentals: Long tones, scales, etc.
12:05 – Jon's Background
12:32 – Jim Davis, band director
17:31 – Jon dives into learning flute!
19:15 – Keyword: Curiosity
20:19 – "You've got to play the horn, you can't let the horn play you." – Jon
22:48 – Silver Sponsor: Straubinger Flute Company
25:44 – Instrumental Timbre
27:17 – Clarinet Timbre
28:28 – Eric Dolphy, American musician
28:33 – Mockingbird
29:02 – Barn Swallow
29:56 – Question: How to switch between flute to saxophone & flute to clarinet?
30:07 – Jon's Answer
37:07 – Going back to basics.
40:00 – Jon plays exercises for doublers – listen here!
55:33 – Social media question – listen here!
56:06 – Jon's Answer
57:08 – Heidi's Answer
58:06 – Picks!
1:05:36 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions' Website

Picks:

Jon

Heidi

Episode 53 – Resources Mentioned:

Heidi's Website
Jon's E-mail
Jon's Phone: 918-843-0122

Episode 53 – Sponsors:

Gold: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
Silver: Straubinger Flute Company
Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Episode 52: One-Year Anniversary Celebration Mar 23, 2019

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Flute 360 | Episode 52: "One-Year Anniversary Celebration" (20:43)

In today's episode, Heidi discusses Flute 360 updates, upcoming series, and personal updates. Please consider sharing the Flute 360 platform with your flute friends, colleagues, teachers, and, or students. Within Flute 360's first year, the support has been overwhelming and the podcast would like to continue to reach flutists of all ages and abilities to hone their craft; whether it be flute, personal, and, or business skills! Thank you!

Episode 52 – Main Points:

0:25 – Gold Sponsor: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
2:02 – Welcome!
3:03 – Please share the Flute 360 Podcast.
3:49 – Consider business/personal sponsorship.
4:21 – Flute 360's Patreon
5:28 – Flute 360 Updates
5:36 – Series 10: Tips for Doublers with Jon Rice (E53), Dr. Ellen Kaner (E54) and Tereasa Payne (E55)
6:10 – Inspiration behind Series 10.
6:28 – Dr. Brian A. Luce, flute professor at the University of Arizona
7:34 – Series 11: Flute Studio Highlights (Episodes 56 – 60)
8:33 – Personal Updates
9:00 – Marianne Gedigian (E50) & Mark Sparks (E51)
9:18 – Moving Day!
9:25 – Invisalign
11:25 – Silver Sponsor: Straubinger Flute Company
12:06 – Bach and Handel Arias for Tenor, Flute, and Keyboard (Ensemble)
12:48 – Chicago residency: Mendota High School (Mr. Christopher Dortwegt), Downers Grove North High School (Mr. Brayer Teague), and York Community High School (Mr. William Riddle)
13:38 – Record!
13:53 – Voice Memos App
14:53 – Gauge your progress.
15:20 – Make new music goals.
16:32 – Marianne Gedigian's Episode 50
16:53 – Picks!
20:00 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions' Website

Picks:

Heidi

Episode 52 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 52 – Sponsors:

Gold: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
Silver: Straubinger Flute Company
Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Episode 51: Published Flutists with Mark Sparks Mar 16, 2019

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Flute 360 | Episode 51: "Published Flutists with Mark Sparks" (1:08:46)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with flutist and teacher, Mark Sparks, who is the principal flutist of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Heidi and Mark talk about his flute books and discuss the creative process. Check out today's episode to hear all the details!

Episode 51 – Main Points:

0:25 – J&K Productions' Website
0:46 – Welcome!
1:13 – St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
2:00 – DePaul University, School of Music
3:48 – Dr. Scott Pool, bassoonist
4:33 – Élégie for cello and piano, Op. 24 by Gabriel Fauré
5:39 – Theodore Presser
6:42 – Question: How did the idea of your books come about?
6:56 – Mark's Answer
14:31 – "My goal is for [my students] to be able to get rid of me." – Mark
14:52 – "The books have been a process of self-discovery for me." – Mark
18:02 – Heidi asks Mark a question.
18:12 – Mark's Answer
18:27 – Mark's practice book featuring Beethoven's Eroica
20:40 – Mark talks about his tone books.
20:54 – Trevor Wye, flutist
25:19 – Silver Sponsor: Straubinger Flutes
26:14 – Mark references page 11 from his Exploring Sound Book, Vol. 1.
30:55 – "I just love the orchestral repertoire so much!" – Mark
39:36 – Blind hope
40:04 – "Flute playing didn't come incredibly easy to me, and I had to go through a lot of phases to get to where I am." – Mark
40:58 – "Flute players are special because we have to have more trust in ourselves and faith in the act of flute playing. Perhaps more than other instrumentalists do, because we cannot see the air column." – Mark
47:20 – "To be able to write down what I think – I realize how incredible that is. There are so many people that do not have these kinds of opportunities, and I feel for them." – Mark
48:48 – Persistence is the key for aspiring musicians who want to author their ideas.
49:58 – Flute 360 Episode with Dr. Kyle Dzapo
53:31 – "Persistence is so important." – Mark
54:05 – Goals for Flute 360's Series #9.
55:23 – "I tell my students: How do you know until you try?" – Heidi
56:38 – "We all have our strengths and weaknesses. We all need to be open and learn from each other." – Mark
1:03:28 – Picks!

Picks:

Mark

Heidi

Episode 51 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 51 – Sponsors:

Episode 50: Published Flutists with Marianne Gedigian Mar 09, 2019

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Flute 360 | Episode 50: "Published Flutists with Marianne Gedigian" (41:02)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with flutist and teacher, Marianne Gedigian, about her book, "The Survival of the Flutist." Topics such as creativity, vulnerability, and permissibility are mentioned throughout the ladies' conversation. To hear more about Marianne's book and her journey, check out today's episode!

Would you like a discount for this book? Check-out the special 20% discount, which is made available to you through Flutistry Boston! All the details are found below in the show notes! This FLUTE360 code is available until 03/31/2021! Thanks!

Episode 50 – Main Points:

0:23 – Straubinger Flute Company
1:42 – Welcome!
2:02 – Marianne's dog, Zabie (Zabel – Armenian name of Isabella)
2:35 – Austin Pets Alive!
3:40 – Pit Bull Mixes
5:10 – Marianne's book!
5:21 – Question: How did the idea of the book come about?
5:32 – Marianne's Answer
5:41 – NFA's Flute Lover's Luncheon
6:05 – Leone Buyse, flutist & educator
6:38 – American Band College
7:11 – Laura Ahlbeck, oboist
9:56 – Flutistry, Boston
10:07 – Patti Adams, flutist & artist
11:44 – Collaboration – Flutistry's Team
14:28 – Beginnings of the Flute 360 Podcast
16:36 – Yellow Brick Road & Ruby Red Slippers
18:49 – Question: What lessons did you learn throughout your journey while writing/publishing your book?
20:30 – "At some point, you just have to be good to go with something." – Marianne
22:28 – Detroit Symphony Orchestra
24:50 – Goals of Series 9: Published Flutists
27:14 – "I believe in that human vulnerability with one other." – Marianne
28:18 – "A performance is always a collaboration." – Marianne
20:06 – NFA's 2018 Flute Convention, Orlando
29:50 – Question: Any tips for the budding new flutist/author?
30:02 – "The world doesn't belong to me anymore, it belongs to the youth and to the next generations." – Marianne
31:20 – Permission
32:15 – Marianne's Public Service Announcement!
33:56 – Picks!

Picks:

Marianne

Film

Heidi

Professor Gedigian's Flute Studio Statement!
Tennis Ball Therapy

Episode 50 – Resources Mentioned:

Book: Survival of the Flutist by Marianne Gedigian and Illustrated by Patti Adams
Patti Adams' Art & Design Website
Flutistry Boston: Receive 20% off when you use the code FLUTE360 with your purchase of the book, "Survival of the Flutist" by Marianne Gedigian & Patti Adams! This discount is valid until 03/31/2021!

Episode 50 – Sponsors:

Episode 49: Published Flutists with Dr. Terri Sánchez Mar 02, 2019

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Flute 360 | Episode 49: "Published Flutists with Dr. Terri Sánchez" (44:28)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with flutist and teacher, Dr. Terri Sánchez. The ladies discuss Terri's process of writing her two books, flute-practicing ideas, and the creative process. Stay-tuned for Episode 57, which will air on April 27, 2019 where Heidi talks with Terri's flute studio about their academic year!

Episode 49 – Main Points:

0:24 – Straubinger Flute Company
1:07 – Welcome!
1:53 – Terri's two flute books.
2:20 – Taffanel et Gaubert
3:49 – Terri's "Crazy, Cool Chromatics"
4:03 – Terri's "Epic Warm-Up"
5:09 – "Ah Ha!" Moments
8:24 – "I am a big believer in leaving clues or breadcrumbs, because sometimes the door disappears." – Terri
8:39 – The Chronicles of Narnia
9:09 – Terri's Sound Sheet
10:56 – SMU's Music Department
15:12 – Terri's gift to the music community: "Substituting judgment for curiosity!" – Terri
17:17 – William Westney's book, "The Perfect Wrong Note"
17:34– Zanders' book: "The Art of Possibility"
20:13 – Questions: What were your processes like for both books?
20:27 – Gabriel Sanchez, pianist
20:55 – Lessons from Gabriel on meaningful practice.
22:54 – Simon Berry, flutist
24:51 – Enesco's "Cantabile et Presto"
28:11 – Pop music descendants.
29:33 – David Forrest, TTU Assistant Professor of Music Theory
30:24 – Question: Please share some highlights from your books.
30:50 – Kim Clark, flutist & Floot Fire
31:04 – Finale and Sibelius
31:36 – Helen Blackburn, flutist & Super-Duper Zen Yoga Warm-Up
34:26 – Practice Junkie!
35:07 – Question: What is your advice for the aspiring author?
35:30 – Terri's Answer
37:13 – Mark Sparks, flutist
37:29 – Stay-tuned for Mark's Episode 51, which will air on 04/16/19.
38:04 – The creative process and co-creation.
38:52 – Heidi's trip to Greece.
39:43 – Valuing creativity, spontaneity, and one's own ideas.
40:31 – Picks!

Picks:

Terri

Heidi

The Teahouse in Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Strawberry Mango

Episode 49 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 49 – Sponsors:

Episode 48: Published Flutists with Dr. Kyle Dzapo Feb 23, 2019

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Flute 360 | Episode 48: "Published Flutists with Dr. Kyle Dzapo" (35:32)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with flutist, educator, and scholar Dr. Kyle Dzapo. The ladies discuss Kyle's process from the proposal, to writing the chapters, and to the editing phase. Listen to today's episode to hear insightful advice from Kyle and hear about the lessons she's learned along the way.

Episode 48 – Main Points:

0:23 – Straubinger Flute Company
1:16 – Book: "Notes for Flutists: A Guide to the Repertoire (Notes for Performers) by Kyle Dzapo
1:26 – Welcome!
1:41 – Chicago Flute Club
3:11 – Question: How did the idea of the book come about?
3:58 – Thomas Nyfenger, flutist
4:25 – "If you really want to know a piece you need to know it intuitively, technically, and intellectually." – Kyle quoting John Kerry
6:40 – Mathieu Dufour, flutist
8:02 – Check your resources.
9:12 – Question: What was your process like?
9:51 – Nancy Toff, flutist and flute historian
10:48 – Publishers will list their requirements for proposals on their website. (For Example: Oxford's Proposal Submission Policy)
13:00 – Oxford University Press & Nancy Toff
14:27 – Jolivet's "Chant de Linos"
16:18 – Kyle shares a lesson that she learned throughout the process – listen here!
19:50 – Jeanne Baxtresser, flutist
20:28 – Heidi: Please share a portion of your book that you'd like to highlight.
20:37 – Kyle's Answer
20:58 – Handel, composer
21:06 – Nielsen, composer
21:12 – La Montaine, composer
24:15 – Paul Renzi, flutist
29:06 – Question: Any suggestions for the budding new author?
29:27 – "Do a lot of reading before you decide on what you're going to write about." – Kyle
30:53 – Parallels between flute playing and writing!
32:40 – Picks!

Picks:

Kyle

Heidi

Peppermint Tea

Episode 48 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 48 – Sponsors:

Episode 47: Competition Repertoire Guides with Peter Senchuk Feb 16, 2019

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Flute 360 | Episode 47: "Competition Repertoire Guides with Peter Senchuk" (54:50)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with composer Peter Senchuk about his Sonata for Flute and Piano (2016) in great detail. Peter talks about the overall idea of his sonata, the premiere of the work, and Heidi offers some performance suggestions. Part Two of Peter's Flute Sonata is one of the repertoire requirements for the NFA's Convention Performers Competition. Good luck to everyone who is submitting an application!

Episode 47 – Main Points:

0:23 – Gold Sponsor: Straubinger Flute Company
1:06 – Welcome!
3:11 – Peter is originally from Canada.
4:53 – Peter's musical background.
8:34 – USC's Thornton School of Music
10:45 – Peter's flute compositions
13:15 – Daniel Dorff, Theodore Presser
13:53 – Question: What advice do you have for aspiring composers?
13:57 – Peter's answer
14:39 – Peter's connection to the flute community.
15:10 – Question: How did your Sonata for Flute and Piano (2016) come about?
15:22 – Pamela Youngblood, flutist and educator (TWU)
15:39 – NFA's San Diego Flute Convention (2016)
17:00 – "I really try to write for the players themselves." – Peter
17:05 – Peter Sheridan, low flutes specialist
18:06 – Peter's Sonata for Flute and Piano (2016)
18:17 – Gabriel Bita, pianist
20:33 – Texas Flute Society
21:26 – Flute Sonata (2016): Part I
22:12 – Peter's comments on Part I
30:08 – Collaboration
30:36 – Beginning of the work: open the lid of the piano.
31:30 – Flute Sonata (2016): Part II
31:43 – Part II's middle section is influenced by jazz.
34:34 – "The grace notes are more like 'scoops' found in jazz." – Peter
36:35 – Part II: Introduction and Final Sections
37:26 – Rhythmic variety
37:37 – John Adams & Jennifer Higdon, composers
40:03 – Interplay between flute and piano.
42:28 – C Dorian
45:33 – "Never do something the same way twice." – Peter
46:37 – Final comments
46:49 – "You want [the flute sonata] to be really lively and have fun with it!" – Peter
47:19 – Advice from Peter's teacher.
48:06 – "You have to be true to yourself." – Heidi
54:00 – National Flute Association's Salt Lake City Flute Convention