Flute 360 | Episode 115: “Military Flutists with Staff Sergeant Brittany Primavera” (47:33)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Brittany Primavera about her time being a Military Flutist in the U.S. Army Band. She goes into detail about the audition process, her experience with basic training, and advises those who are considering this career path. This series runs through the entire month of May 2020 and we hope that it is beneficial for you and, or your students!

Episode 115 – Main Points:

• 0:37 – Contact: J&K Productions & Flute 360 for consultation work!
• 2:03 – Welcome & Introduction!
• 3:28 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background!
• 3:35 – Brittany’s Answer
• 3:42 – The University of North Texas with Dr. Mary Karen Clardy
• 6:40 – Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
• 7:18 – Sneak Peek into Episode 117 with Claire Workinger!
• 8:01 – Wayland Baptist University
• 8:09 – Lubbock Christian University
• 8:18 – Tumbleweeds!
• 8:40 – Fife and Drum Corps
• 9:23 – The U.S. Army’s Pershing’s Own Band
• 9:33 – Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra
• 9:45 – Capital Wind Symphony
• 10:07 – Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention
• 10:19 – Rachel Minto, flutist
• 11:33 – Texas Flute Society
• 12:04 – Question: What inspired you to take the audition?
• 12:18 – Brittany’s Answer
• 12:32 – The HellCats, West Point Band
• 13:47 – Fife and Drum Corps
• 14:20 – Sneak Peek into Episode 116 with Sonia Dell’Omo!
• 16:04 – “It’s fun learning a new skill!” – Brittany
• 18:22 – Question: What lessons did you learn in the military that have strengthened your musical skills, if any?
• 19:20 – Brittany’s Answer
• 20:36 – Question: Can you please share with us what your basic training experience was like?
• 20:42 – Brittany’s Answer
• 20:51 – Fort Leonard, Missouri: Fort Lost in the Woods
• 22:18 – “Hunt the good stuff!” – U.S.A. Army
• 23:58 – Reference to Episode 113 with Allion Wollam
• 24:36 – Netflix: The Unbreakable with Kimmy Schmidt
• 26:19 – Question: After basic training, most musicians attend a 10-week course through the Army School of Music for Advanced Individual Training (or AIT). Were you required to enroll in this course?
• 27:08 – Brittany’s Answer
• 28:05 – Allison Wollam, flutist (E113)
• 31:21 – Carol Wincenc, flutist (E9)
• 35:58 – Question: For a musician who is considering this career path, what advice do you have for him or her?
• 36:15 – Brittany’s Answer
• 39:17 – Sharon Sparrow’s Book: “Six Weeks to Finals...”
• 40:00 – Rhythmic Integrity
• 40:28 – Question: Any last sentiments that you’d like to share with the listeners?
• 40:38 – Brittany’s Answer
• 42:55 – PICKS!
• 45:46 – Conclusion
• 46:19 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

PICKS!

Brittany:

• Baking Sourdough
• Harry Potter Series

Heidi:

• Hermione Granger

Episode 115 – Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website
• "Battle Cry of Freedom" Album Performed by Brittany Primavera & Mark Beecher
• Episode 113 with Allison Wollam!
• Episode 114 with Angela McCuiston!

Episode 115 – Sponsors:

• Gold Level: J&K Productions
• Bronze Level: J&K Productions