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Letters to the Editor

Dear Mary,
Just a thought for flute makers after reading the article about music therapy. The teenage son of an acquaintance of ours was severely handicapped by Downs Syndrome, and had only limited use of his hands as well...
Love,
Leo

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Reviews

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2010

Rampal and Nicolet - A key historical addition to any flautist’s recording library, this double portrait compilation features two of the 20th century’s greatest flautists performing both standard and obscure repertoire written for one and two flutes....

 

11

Apr

2010

Forellen Quintet - This disc presents a selection of chamber music gems by Schubert. The highlight for flautists on this disc will be the set of variations. This work, based on Schubert’s own lied Trockne Blumen from the song cycle Die schone Mullerin, is one of the few romantic works flautists have that was originally written for their instrument, so it is not surprising that this virtuosic work has become a staple in the standard flute repertoire....

 

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Apr

2010

Sonates Pour Flute et Piano - In an attempt to rectify the flute’s lack of romantic recital repertoire, this disc presents a solution to the problem through showcasing transcriptions of violin works by Norwegian and German giants of the period. Featuring sonatas by Grieg, Schumman and Mendelssohn, all in three movements, the arrangement of these works offer a breadth of flute repertoire not available through original compositions alone...

 


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Book Reviews

Flute for Dummies

I would love to “assign” this book to my middle school students as it would give them a wonderful overview of many different aspects the flute and flute playing....

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Making Music And Having A Blast

To tell the truth, I had a hard time getting “into” this book…. but somewhere around the end of Part One, I was hooked. Having relished every chapter towards the end, I want to be sure to explain why you should buy this book and stick it out too: it is a fabulous source of information to answer EVERY imaginable concern or query that a music student (or their parent) may have...

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Looking At More Efficient Practice On The Flute

Trevor Wye says on the first page of this new book “Don’t waste time reading this book. Practise instead” and then “Wait. On second thought, your practice will be more efficient if you do.” I would agree....

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The Expression Of Colour

Clare enjoys a terrific reputation as an important pedagogue in the UK. This is just one of a series of publications, published by Just Flutes, covering her teaching concepts in a precise and affordable manner.....

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Mercy Mercy Mercy Flute Quartet

Having grown up listening to the funk tune Mercy, Mercy, Mercy it was a treat to see it arranged for flute quartet. This clean and simple arrangement treats the flute quartet as a sax section. The written articulation helps communicate the funky feel. This is a great tune for beginning improvisers...

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