Tag: preparation
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Recital Diaries: Theory homework (flute duet, chord chart)
I think the focus of my performance preparation is a little different than most flutists. I like to learn the part, definitely. I even try to have it all or mostly memorized. Beyond that, I do some maintenance practice for flutey things like scales, vibrato, and attacks/note endings, but I don’t obsess over it. I…
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[video] Schubert, Der Hirt auf dem Felsen
This piece was introduced to me by Eric and Leslie, who had been planning to play it with a clarinetist, as it is originally scored. Lucky for me, the clarinetist ended up moving away, and when I asked Eric to play an opera themed recital program, he suggested we also do this piece. It’s such…
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Manifestations of anxiety
This week, I’m starting rehearsals with The Dallas Opera and I’m mostly excited, but also anxious. Thanks to my subconscious for bringing that to my attention… 😅 I’m subbing on a rehearsal of Das Rheingold (Wagner) on Thursday, then starting rehearsals for The Hart Institute for Women Conductors on Friday. So it’s a lot of…