Resources

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Welcome to the Flute Resources page. You will find links to short videos demonstrating Phrasing Gestures used in the publications The Flute Scale Book, Flute 102:  Mastering the Basics, Flute 103:  Mastering the Basics and The Art of Chunking written by Patricia George and Phyllis Avidan Louke.

There are also articles on teaching subjects, as well as recommended repertoire lists for Extended Techniques, Flute Choir, and Small Ensembles.  In addition, there is a list of  past programs for Rose City Flute Choir which might provide some programming ideas for you.


Big Flutes

My friend Paige Long and her contra, sub contra in G, and double contra are featured in a story about big flutes, along with the Metropolitan Flute Orchestra  click here


Articles Written by Phyllis Avidan Louke

Teaching the Basics of Good Intonation (2004) click here

Teaching the Basics of Tone Production (2004) click here

Musical Etiquette (2004) click here

Ergonomic Considerations in Flute Teaching (2006) click here

Getting Started Playing Alto, Bass, and Contrabass Flutes (2005) click here


Repertoire Lists

Extended Techniques click here

Small Ensembles click here

Flute Choir Repertoire click here

Flute Choir Programming Ideas click here


Video Demonstrations of Phrasing Gestures

by Patricia George

THE FLUTE SCALE BOOK: A Path to Artistry

Video Demonstration of Phrasing Gestures in Chapter 2:

FLUTE 102: Mastering the Basics

FLUTE 103: Mastering the Basics

ADVANCED FLUTE STUDIES: The Art of Chunking