Teaching and Repertoire Ideas
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:
- Phrasing Gestures 1: Down/Up (2 notes)
- Phrasing Gestures 2: Down/Up (4 notes)
- Phrasing Gestures 3: Down/Up (8 notes)
- Phrasing Gestures 4: Forward Flow (2 notes)
- Phrasing Gestures 5: Forward Flow (4 notes)
- Phrasing Gestures 6: Forward Flow (8 notes)
FLUTE 102: Mastering the Basics
FLUTE 103: Mastering the Basics
ADVANCED FLUTE STUDIES: The Art of Chunking