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Perfecting the Reed by Pat Diller
Located in Mendoza, Argentina, surrounded by the Andes Mountains and vineyards, stands the impressive cane fields of Gonzalez reeds. The fields produce an annual 450,000 to 500, 00 cane plants, making it the largest single cane field in the world. With no pesticides, herbicides, or agrochemicals, a pure "green" product is consistently delivered to reed players around the world.
A Quick Anatomy of the Flute by Valerie Simosko
Here is a quick "dictionary" describing essential parts of a flute and what their purposes are.
Conn-Selmer's Donation-From Kenosha to Vermillion: Preserving the Leblanc Legacy by Margaret Downie Banks
After Conn-Selmer agreed to donate the Leblanc Archive and various musical instruments to the National Music Museum (NMM) at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, seven staff members and students made two, 500-mile road trips to Kenosha, Wisconsin, in late June and mid-July 2008, to retrieve priceless historic artifacts and archival materials from the plant, prior to its imminent closure.
Thoughts on Musical Composition by Lucien Cailliet
By virtue of the definition of the ART itself, a work of ART must have before all: an educational value, as it must contribute to the exaltation of the inner esthetic sentiments of others by the communication of the impressions of the artist, THE ROLE OF THE ART BEING TO MAKE HUMANITY PROGRESS.
Educator's View Point by Donald DeRoche, Ph.D.
"Only a few of our students will pursue music as a career, but all of them will be well served if we can help them achieve a feeling of self-confidence."
Developing Better Musicians through Curriculum Design by William Gourley
A band director spends weeks' rote teaching the passage at "C" in the first movement, the dotted rhythms in the second movement, and the last run in the third movement. He pounds it out over and over, slowly at first and gradually increasing the tempo. Each section, for fifteen minutes a day, while the rest of the band sits quietly.
Flute Players Split About E's–or How About a Donut? by Valerie Simosko
Flutists and parents often ask whether it's best to split the E or not. As a teacher, can you explain the options clearly?
Sight Reading, Fright Reading, or Sight Guessing? by Gary Gribble
It is imperative that students develop a musical vocabulary that encompasses notes, rhythm, dynamics, stylistic concerns, knowledge of phrasing, and all of the aspects that go into a quality performance. This should be a regular part of your rehearsal routine.
