One of the classes that I teach each fall is Woodwind Pedagogy. Most of the students who take this class are music education majors, and this specific class is one of their degree requirements. The goal is to have each student reasonably proficient on three different woodwind instruments by the end of the semester, which …
Timeless performed by Kate Prestia-Schaub, piccolo and Martin Kennedy, piano Barry McKimm – “Air” Daniel Dorff – “Flash!” Frederick Lesemann – “Slow Music for Piccolo Alone“ Michael Daugherty – “The High and the Mighty” Daniel Kelley – “Passage” Martin Kennedy – “Desplazamiento” Kenneth Benshoof – “Timeless” Steve Kujala – “Eurythmionics” Timeless is Kate Prestia-Schaub’s debut album …
It has been a while since I attended the annual National Flute Association convention, but I just returned from the one held in New Orleans from August 8 – 11. The convention is simultaneously overwhelming, exhausting, and inspirational. I performed and presented during this particular convention, saw a lot of friends and colleagues, attended as …
The Art of Noise Meerenai Shim Daniel Felsenfeld – To Committee: A Self Parody I. Brooklyn Ekphrasis II. How One Becomes Lonely III. Dithyramb Janice Misurell-Mitchell – The Art of Noise Jay C. Batzner – Mercurial Matthew Joseph Payne – flight of the bleeper bird I. i fought the DAW and the DAW …
Blue Solitude performed by Nicole Esposito and Alturas Duo Con Brio Recordings Leo Brouwer: Paisajes, retratos y mujeres • Retrato de Wagner con Mathilde • Mujer bailando un minuet • La passion según Dowland Raimundo Penaforte • Elegia • Interlúdio Ariel Ramírez • Alfonsina y el mar Peruvian Folk Song • Diosllai Runa José and …
Deep Blue , music of Ian Clarke performed by Ian Clarke and Tim Carey • Deep Blue • Curves • Magical & Woven • Plaintive • Presto • Touching the Ether • Hatching Aliens • Something Is There! • Blue Alien/Alien Chill Out • The Fear Returns/Battle Tempo • Beverley Ian Clarke’s second album doesn’t disappoint. …
A couple of years ago, I made an attempt to learn circular breathing. It was a frustrating process and I didn’t stick with it, so I didn’t become proficient at the technique. It was probably a decent introduction to the idea but I’m not sure how much benefit I got from that initial failed attempt. …
During the summer, I usually focus on technique. Every day, I play through large portions of Taffanel and Gaubert’s 17 Daily Exercises and Moyse’s Daily Exercises. I also reacquaint myself with old etudes and learn new ones. This summer, I’m taking a different approach. I’m working mainly on repertoire because I’m optimistic that I will …
I recently purchased a Glissando headjoint, which is a relatively new piece of flute “gear” invented by Robert Dick. If you aren’t familiar with him, he’s one of the preeminent performers of contemporary music. He’s active as a performer, a composer, and a teacher. This headjoint slides out from its home position to create a …
Over Spring Break, I made a visit to the National Music Museum, which is on the campus of the University of South Dakota in the small town of Vermillion, population approximately 10,000. Despite it being “Spring” Break, it was quite a cold day. I didn’t have much trouble finding the museum. It appears to be …
