Category: Excerpts
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[2 rep duets] Mozart in G, Gluck
If you need a new approach for the 1,329th time you practice this concerto… Seriously though, playing flute rep as a duet is a super fun way to practice it, and get to know the piece better. One of my favorite things is that it forces me to feel the consequences of my inconsistencies. I…
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[free downloads] Flute excerpt studies
I think the Google gods like my orchestral flute duets, because I’ve noticed somewhat consistent traffic on that blog post. I used to have it on my free downloads page some time ago, but I took it down because I was afraid the quality of my work wasn’t very good. I finally had a chance…
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Firebird Variation studies
A collection of fun exercises to prepare the infamous Firebird Variation- arguably the most difficult standard flute excerpt! These exercises are for the advanced flutist looking for a more comprehensive understanding of Firebird. You will gain confidence in understanding how the excerpt fits with the rest of the orchestra, and the scale language that makes…
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The Tuning Saga, pt. 1
After receiving my feedback from the DSO audition, I decided to do some investigation (in the form of practice) into tuning. I had some understandings while doing this: Intervals are not equally important. Prioritize tuning unisons/octaves, fifths, and thirds, in that order. Everything else can be spread reasonably accurately between those intervals. 2. There are…
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Mozart in G chord chart
2024 update: Another accompaniment solution for flutists- a flute duet arrangement! Problem: Need a way to practice accompaniment for intonation issues, but limited piano skills Solution: Create a simplified version of the Mozart concerto accompaniment As a classical player, it feels a little like I should ask for someone’s permission before I start trying to…
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Orchestral excerpt flute duets
Obviously, I’m not the only one who had and executed this idea! I made these arrangements as part of my preparation for the Dallas Symphony audition. I found it very helpful and fun to record the accompaniment (with or without a metronome), then practice the solo with my recording. These duets were arranged for my…