Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 59: "Flute Studio Highlights with Dr. Cobus du Toit" (53:01)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Cobus du Toit who is the flute professor at UMass, Amherst, Massachusetts. He shares past, current, and future projects that are in the works: UMass Flute Day, Castérède Recording Project, #webringflowers, and Vocabulary of Emotion. Check out today's episode to hear topics around the creative process, collaboration, and recruitment.

Episode 59 – Main Points:

• 0:24 – Gold Sponsor: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
• 1:10 – Welcome!
• 1:15 – Today's topics include: Flute Studio Highlights at UMass (Amherst), Castérède Recording Project, UMass' Flute Day, and #webringflowers!
• 1:40 – Cobus' Biography
• 2:28 – Cobus' Texas Residency – March 2019
• 2:42 – Tarleton State University & The University of North Texas
• 2:58 – Wm.S. Haynes Company
• 3:12 – #HaynesGivesBack
• 5:23 – Robert Aitken, Icicle for Solo Flute
• 5:56 – Debussy, Syrinx for Solo Flute
• 6:00 – Clarke, Zoom Tube for Solo Flute
• 6:27 – Question: Can you please talk about doubling your flute studio size?
• 6:45 – Cobus' Answer
• 11:55 – "I believe that's why we do music is to build community and friendship around music." – Cobus
• 13:21 – Cobus talks about the logistics of organizing a flute festival.
• 13:38 – Jonathan Keeble, flutist & teacher
• 14:29 – Summary of UMass Flute Day.
• 19:00 – Referring back to the recruitment question.
• 19:42 – Silver Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 20:43 – Topic: Inclusion
• 21:49 – Heidi: Please tell the audience about your Castérède Recording Project.
• 21:52 – Cobus' Answer
• 27:04 – Topic: Changing Hats
• 28:46 – "The only difference between a student and a seasoned professional is experience." – Cobus
• 29:45 – Heidi: Let's talk about #webringflowers.
• 29:57 – Cobus' Answer
• 36:38 – Question: Any special student projects that you would like to mention?
• 36:44 – "That is the goal. That through your example you can inspire something even greater than what you are doing!" – Cobus
• 37:53 – Topic: Ripple Effect
• 38:18 – "I am a firm believer in measuring success in a different way. Maybe fulfillment is a better word. I think we tend to think of success as very tangible things." – Cobus
• 38:38 – Are you musically fed? By doing this you will find your musical home.
• 39:11 – If you are passionate about the projects you do, you will attract the same type of people. Good things will come because of that.
• 40:34 – Teaching at the collegiate level.
• 41:12 – Grant Writing
• 42:41 – Final Thoughts
• 42:46 – Cobus' next project is titled: "Vocabulary of Emotion."
• 46:44 – Use other people as soundboards.
• 51:32 – NFA's Flute Festival – Salt Lake City, UT
• 40:02 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 59 – Resources Mentioned:

• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay's Website
• Dr. Cobus du Toit, flutist
• Wm.S. Haynes' Artists
• UMass at Amherst, Flute Studio

Episode 59 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
• Silver & Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Flute 360 | Episode 58: "Studio Highlights with Dr. Julee Kim Walker" (24:56)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with the flute students at Texas A&M, Commerce, TX under the direction of Dr. Julee Kim Walker. The students discuss their accomplishments, setbacks, summer plans, and teacher highlights. Check out today's episode to hear from these inspiring students!

Episode 58 – Main Points:

• 0:23 – Gold Sponsor: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
• 1:10 – Welcome!
• 1:16 – Department of Music at Texas A&M, Commerce, TX
• 1:38 – Episode's Topics: Review of the Academic Year & Studio Highlights
• 1:42 – Question: Is there an achievement that you would like to share?
• 1:48 – Leslie: Embouchure changes!
• 2:26 – Dr. Kim Walker: Let's talk about your flute purchases.
• 2:37 – Karen: I bought a new Burkart Resona flute!
• 3:04 – Question: Did you go to a flute shop or did you have flutes shipped to you?
• 3:23 – Question: Do you have a suggestion for someone who is going through the flute trial process?
• 3:48 – Karen: The flute I chose was the one I was most comfortable with.
• 4:33 – Question: What are some of the setbacks that you've had this year?
• 5:05 – David: Working through the changes of being a transfer student.
• 5:39 – Relearning how to ride a bicycle.
• 6:25 – Natalie: Anxiety & Stress
• 6:54 – Question: What tools do you use to help lower your stress and anxiety?
• 7:04 – Natalie: Breathing and being aware of the present.
• 9:27 – Angelica: Taking my time to learn a piece.
• 10:29 – Keep showing-up!
• 10:55 – Question: Please share your summer plans or your goals for the next academic year?
• 11:15 – Christian: Texas Summer Flute Symposium, Commerce, TX
• 11:48 – Dr. Walker comments about Dr. Conor Nelson.
• 12:14 – Texas Flute Society's Flute Festival, Denton, TX
• 12:19 – Question: What repertoire do you plan on playing for Dr. Nelson?
• 12:22 – Repertoire: Widor's Suite for Flute and Piano, Mvts. 2 and 3
• 12:46 – Silver Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 13:40 – Question: Any other summer plans?
• 13:48 – Rest and Relaxation
• 14:00 – Corina: Blue Knights & Marketing and Merchandising Team
• 14:26 – Topics: Social Media & Selling Merchandise
• 15:00 – Karen: Long vacation through Florida, Georgia, and other east coast states.
• 15:40 – Dr. Walker comments about her family.
• 15:55 – David: Summer plans will consist of vacation, summer flute lessons with Dr. Walker, and possibly starting my own podcast!
• 18:22 – Use your mentors as a soundboard through the creative process.
• To get ideas on starting your own podcast – check out Heidi's 2018 document – here!
• 18:49 – Teacher Highlight: Any memory that you'd like to share of Dr. Walker?
• 19:22 – Leslie: Ever since I've arrived at this school, I am more confident in my flute playing.
• 20:08 – Topic: Confidence & Encouragement
• 20:39 – Alexis comments.
• 21:28 – Topic: Organization
• 22:17 – Angelica shares her favorite moments with Dr. Walker.
• 23:14 – Conclusion!
• 23:44 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 58 – Resources Mentioned:

• IG: Julee Kim Walker
• Department of Music at Texas A&M, Commerce, TX
• Dr. Conor Nelson's Website
• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay's Website
• How to start your own podcast? Check out Heidi's 2018 document!

Episode 58 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
• Silver & Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Flute 360 | Episode 57: "Studio Highlights at The University of Texas at Arlington" (40:46)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with the flute students at The University of Texas at Arlington, under the direction of Dr. Terri Sánchez! Today's interview includes two parts: a performance class of seven undergraduate flutists, and the entire flute studio. Topics include organization, self-empowerment, the Maverick Flute Choir, and much more! Check out today's episode to hear these inspiring students!

Episode 57 – Main Points:

• 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
• 1:13 – Welcome & Introduction!
• 2:08 – Question: What are some accomplishments that you would like to highlight?
• 2:25 – Lauren: Programming my first flute recital!
• 3:10 – Maverick Flute Choir
• 4:15 – Writing plays for the flute choir.
• 4:41 – Dr. Sánchez comments about the ensemble.
• 5:39 – Brittney: I've learned that playing the flute can be a relaxing and fun experience! I've also learned about the beauty of mistakes, recognizing them, and then fixing those mistakes. My superpower is performing, and I love playing!
• 7:50 – Heidi: A career in music has many different paths.
• 8:07 – Victoria: I've had issues with self-empowerment. My character in the Maverick Flute Choir is a princess. I enjoy the fact that everyone in the group is very welcoming and supportive.
• 9:30 – Dr. Terri Sánchez, flutist and teacher
• 10:55 – Ripple Effect
• 11:18 – Christine Cleary, flutist and teacher
• 12:29 – Question: What lessons have you learned throughout the academic year?
• 12:33 – Student's Response.
• 13:01 – Chaminade's Concertino for Flute and Piano
• 14:37 – Student: Your ideas DO matter!
• 17:13 – It's always darkest before the dawn!
• 18:11 – "The flute is an extension of ourselves!" – Student
• 18:48 – Hayley: UTA is a support system for me. Between my fellow peers, Dr. Sánchez, and my other UTA professors.
• 23:32 – Student: My current setback is organization.
• 25:38 – Organization Tools: Excel worksheets, sticky tabs, calendars, and journals!
• 27:06 – Silver Sponsor: J&K Productions' Website
• 27:35 – Discussion with the Flute Studio – starts here!
• 28:03 – Lauren talks about organization strategies.
• Please go to Dr. Begay's website to see pictures of student's journal for inspiration!
• 29:02 – Bullet Journal
• 29:49 – Dr. Sánchez comments.
• 31:33 – Student: It's important to make mistakes and to embrace those mistakes. Just because you've made a mistake doesn't mean that you have to start over, but it could mean to change your plan slightly and roll with it.
• 32:31 – Dr. Sánchez comments.
• 34:22 – Spiral Curriculum
• 34:30 – Crystal talks about the spiral curriculum.
• 37:46 – Texas Flute Society
• 38:22 – Final thoughts.
• 38:37 – Brittney comments.
• 39:50 – Conclusion!
• 40:02 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions' Website

Episode 57 – Resources Mentioned:

• Terri Sánchez's Website
• Flute 360 – Heidi Kay Begay's Website

Episode 57 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
• Silver & Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Flute 360 | Episode 56: "Academic Highlights at Texas Woman's University" (42:38)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with the Flute Pedagogy class at Texas Woman's University. Dr. Danielle Woolery who is a clarinetist and a music education specialist teaches the pedagogy class. My time at TWU was eventful with a Flute 360 presentation and then the recording of this episode. The TWU students talk about their academic successes throughout the year, their unique projects, and many other topics. Check out today's episode!

Episode 56 – Main Points:

• 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
• 1:15 – Welcome & Episode Topics
• 3:11 – Flute Pedagogy Course
• 3:26 – Dr. Danielle Woolery
• 3:32 – Class Topics: methodologies, résumés, studio lesson handbooks, interviews
• 4:45 – Caitlin: Lessons learned from the flute pedagogy course.
• 4:56 – Method Books: beginner & intermediate levels, scale books, and more!
• 6:05 – David: How to write a recommendation letter for our students.
• 6:55 – Flute 360's Episode 20: Recommendation Letters
• 7:31 – Giovanni: Explore our teaching methods through literature.
• 8:05 – Giovanni & Caitlin: Supportive Environment
• 9:14 – Networking and Collaboration
• 10:20 – David: Flute Literature and Flute Pedagogy Courses
• 11:31 – Target's Bookshelves
• 12:23 – Caitlin: Personalized Courses
• 12:56 – Résumés
• 13:24 – Every flutist has their own unique place within the music community!
• 14:10 – TWU's Department of Music – Pedagogy Degree
• 15:55 – Caitlin's comments
• 17:52 – Heidi: Life is a great teacher!
• 18:14 – Caitlin graduates May 2019 from TWU.
• 19:04 – Dr. Woolery's comments
• 19:34 – TWU's Teaching Assistantships through the Department of Music.
• 19:51 – David: Requirements for the T.A.
• 21:03 – Changing different hats as a musician.
• 21:21 – Caitlin: Teaching and Grading
• 22:35 – Building confidence and gaining experience.
• 23:00 – Mentorship
• 23:21 – Caitlin comments about her teaching assistantship.
• 23:29 – Denton State Supported Living Center, TX
• 24:44 – Time Management
• 25:31 – Texas Flute Society
• 26:12 – Jacob Wright, TFS - Festival Co-Chair
• 27:01 – Giovanni: Music Family at TWU
• 30:00 – Topic #3
• 30:08 – David: TWU's Flute Pedagogy Workshop
• 31:14 – Flute 360's Episode 37 with Valerie Coleman
• 31:44 – Dr. Danielle Woolery mentions students' projects!
• 32:07 – Flute Quartet Project (Paula, Caitlin, Jacob, and special mention, David)
• 32:30 – Caitlin comments on the group's flute quartet project!
• 32:48 – Prescribed Music List (PML)
• 35:38 – Click here for the PDF or contact Caitlin Rose.
• 36:39 – Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
• 37:25 – National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors
• 38:04 – Gio's project.
• 41:04 – Conclusion!
• 41:57 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions' Website

Episode 56 – Resources Mentioned:

• TWU – Dr. Danielle Woolery
• TWU – Dr. Pamela Youngblood
• TWU – The Department of Music
• TWU Student: Paula Hartsough's Website
• TWU Student: David Wright's Instagram
• TWU Student: Giovanni Perez's Facebook
• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay's Website

Episode 56 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
• Silver & Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Flute 360 | Episode 55: "Tips for Doublers with Tereasa Payne" (56:14)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Tereasa Payne who is a doubler, teacher, and volunteer! Tereasa discusses her background, offers resources for doublers, and answers three social media questions from a multi-instrumentalist student. Check out today's episode to hear all the details!

Episode 55 – Main Points:

• 0:24 – Gold Sponsor: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
• 2:05 – Welcome!
• 3:51 – Starbucks!
• 4:55 – Question #1: What is your background and how did you get into the "other" instruments?
• 5:09 – Tereasa's Answer
• 6:35 – Simon Hutchings's Website
• 6:53 – World Flutes
• 7:05 – Elton John's Broadway Musical, Aida
• 7:15 – Bamboo Flutes
• 9:43 – David G. Weiss, Broadway Flutist
• 10:15 – Finding your unique passion.
• 12:10 – Listen to Jon Rice's Episode 53 – here!
• 12:21 – Double Mint Gum
• 14:18 – Job Announcements
• 15:05 – Question #2: What is your approach to doubling?
• 15:20 – Tereasa's Answer
• 15:32 – "Go slowly and go carefully." – Tereasa
• 17:40 – Flute & Voicing
• 19:31 – Marianne Gedigian, flutist and teacher
• 21:21 – Wind & Song
• 23:16 – Flute to the World Tour Promo Video – watch here!
• 25:10 – Concerts in Motion, NY
• 26:01 – Native American Flute
• 26:31 – Kokopeli and the Hopi Indian Tribe
• 27:25 – Question #3 & Answer
• 28:00 – Question #4: What resources would you refer doublers to?
• 28:15 – Tereasa Payne's Answer: Bret Pimentel's Website & Ed Joffe's Website
• 30:15 – Poem: "Walk a Mile in His Moccasins"
• 33:43 – Marianne Gedigian, flutist and teacher
• 35:51 – Three social media questions from Rafael Powell. (DMA saxophone student from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX)
• 36:05 – Question from Rafael: When teaching doublers are there any common problems that you see or hear?
• 36:17 – Tereasa Payne's Answer
• 38:20 – Articles by Ed Joffe
• 39:30 – Question from Rafael: Does your teaching style change when you are teaching a doubler? If so, how and why?
• 40:07 – Book: Cricket for Americans – Playing, and Understanding the Game by Tom Melville and Ian Chappell
• 41:51 – Question from Rafael: When a doubler comes to take lessons do you have any preconceived notions or do any of your colleagues?
• 42:04 – Tereasa's Answer
• 46:19 – Tereasa's fun challenge for the listeners.
• 47:10 – Conclusion!
• 48:02 – Picks!
• 54:56 – The National Flute Association, Salt Lake City, UT
• 55:35 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Picks:

Tereasa

• Tereasa's Dog's Christmas Gift
• Board Game: Labyrinth

Heidi

• Movie: A Quiet Place (2018)
• Movie: A Vigilante (2019)
• Movie: Rear Window (1954)
• Movie: The Birds (1963)
• Book: The Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde
• Board Game: Telestrations
• Commercial – Credit Karma: Blobfish

Episode 55 – Resources Mentioned:

• Heidi's Website
• Tereasa's YouTube Channel

Episode 55 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
• Silver & Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Flute 360 | Episode 54: "Tips for Doublers with Dr. Ellen Kaner" (39:43)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Ellen Kaner who has a multi-faceted career. Not only is she a teacher and a flutist, but she is also a multi-instrumentalist. Listen to today's episode to hear Dr. Kaner's advice on how to switch between the different woodwind instruments.

Episode 54 – Main Points:

• 0:24 – Gold Sponsor: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
• 2:01 – Welcome!
• 2:08 – Dr. Ellen Kaner's brief background is mentioned here.
• 2:18 – References mentioned: Texas Flute Society, Floot Fire, and Fort Worth Youth Orchestra
• 2:56 – Hiking around Arlington, TX.
• 3:09 – River Legacy Parks
• 3:31 – Walking Paths in Saginaw, TX.
• 3:43 – Ellen's background
• 4:26 – Yale's School of Music
• 5:11 – East Carolina's School of Music
• 5:26 – Florida State University's College of Music
• 6:34 – Grant writing
• 7:02 – Question #1: What inspired you to learn the "other" instruments?
• 7:09 – Ellen's Answer
• 8:25 – Question #2
• 8:36 – Ellen's Answer
• 9:09 – NFA's Archives and Oral History Committee
• 9:42 – Question #3: What are the different reasons and purposes of being a doubler?
• 9:50 – Ellen's Answer
• 12:26 – Highlighted words: marketable, job announcements for woodwind specialists, and musicals.
• 13:09 – Dr. Brian A. Luce, flutist & teacher
• 14:06 – Seussical the Musical
• 14:49 – Question #4: How do you switch between flute and clarinet with ease?
• 15:00 – Silver Sponsor: Straubinger Flute Company
• 15:42 – Ellen's Answer
• 15:54 – Topics mentioned: embouchure, finger coordination, and airflow!
• 18:31 – Question #5
• 18:40 – Ellen's Answer
• 21:10 – Question #6: How do you switch been clarinet and alto saxophone with ease?
• 21:17 – Ellen's Answer
• 25:43 – Question #7: Is there a particular exercise that you would like to share to help facilitate the change between the different instruments?
• 25:55 – Ellen's Answer
• 28:17 – Question #8
• 29:22 – Ellen's Answer
• 32:02 – Question #9: What resources do you recommend for the multi-instrumentalist?
• 32:37 – Ellen's Answer
• 34:19 – Picks!
• 39:00 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions' Website

Picks:

Ellen

• Seussical the Musical
• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
• The Penumbra Podcast with Sophie Kaner

Heidi

• Chinese Mahjong
• Mahjong Set – Purchase Here!

Episode 54 – Resources Mentioned:

• Heidi's Website
• Woodwind Doubling in Musicals

Episode 54 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
• Silver: Straubinger Flute Company
• Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Flute 360 | Episode 53: "Tips for Doublers with Jon Rice" (1:06:17)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Jon Rice about being a multi-instrumentalist. Jon's primary instrument is the saxophone, but he also plays the flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon. He gives valuable suggestions for doublers who need help transitioning between instruments and offers some practice suggestions. Listen to today's episode to hear all the details!

Episode 53 – Main Points:

• 0:25 – Gold Sponsor: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
• 2:00 – Welcome!
• 2:35 – The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
• 3:54 – Listen to this podcast outside to get your Vitamin D!
• 4:42 – Today's topic: Tips for Doublers
• 7:01 – Job Announcements
• 8:50 – Musical Chairs' Website
• 10:47 – Flute Sonatas by Handel
• 11:10 – Fundamentals: Long tones, scales, etc.
• 12:05 – Jon's Background
• 12:32 – Jim Davis, band director
• 17:31 – Jon dives into learning flute!
• 19:15 – Keyword: Curiosity
• 20:19 – "You've got to play the horn, you can't let the horn play you." – Jon
• 22:48 – Silver Sponsor: Straubinger Flute Company
• 25:44 – Instrumental Timbre
• 27:17 – Clarinet Timbre
• 28:28 – Eric Dolphy, American musician
• 28:33 – Mockingbird
• 29:02 – Barn Swallow
• 29:56 – Question: How to switch between flute to saxophone & flute to clarinet?
• 30:07 – Jon's Answer
• 37:07 – Going back to basics.
• 40:00 – Jon plays exercises for doublers – listen here!
• 55:33 – Social media question – listen here!
• 56:06 – Jon's Answer
• 57:08 – Heidi's Answer
• 58:06 – Picks!
• 1:05:36 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions' Website

Picks:

Jon

• Adam Larson, saxophonist
• Topo Chico – Twist of Lime
• MiO

Heidi

• Topo Chico – Carbonated Mineral Water
• Endangered Species Chocolate
• Dark Chocolate with Raspberries

Episode 53 – Resources Mentioned:

• Heidi's Website
• Jon's E-mail
• Jon's Phone: 918-843-0122

Episode 53 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
• Silver: Straubinger Flute Company
• Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Flute 360 | Episode 52: "One-Year Anniversary Celebration" (20:43)

In today's episode, Heidi discusses Flute 360 updates, upcoming series, and personal updates. Please consider sharing the Flute 360 platform with your flute friends, colleagues, teachers, and, or students. Within Flute 360's first year, the support has been overwhelming and the podcast would like to continue to reach flutists of all ages and abilities to hone their craft; whether it be flute, personal, and, or business skills! Thank you!

Episode 52 – Main Points:

• 0:25 – Gold Sponsor: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
• 2:02 – Welcome!
• 3:03 – Please share the Flute 360 Podcast.
• 3:49 – Consider business/personal sponsorship.
• 4:21 – Flute 360's Patreon
• 5:28 – Flute 360 Updates
• 5:36 – Series 10: Tips for Doublers with Jon Rice (E53), Dr. Ellen Kaner (E54) and Tereasa Payne (E55)
• 6:10 – Inspiration behind Series 10.
• 6:28 – Dr. Brian A. Luce, flute professor at the University of Arizona
• 7:34 – Series 11: Flute Studio Highlights (Episodes 56 – 60)
• 8:33 – Personal Updates
• 9:00 – Marianne Gedigian (E50) & Mark Sparks (E51)
• 9:18 – Moving Day!
• 9:25 – Invisalign
• 11:25 – Silver Sponsor: Straubinger Flute Company
• 12:06 – Bach and Handel Arias for Tenor, Flute, and Keyboard (Ensemble)
• 12:48 – Chicago residency: Mendota High School (Mr. Christopher Dortwegt), Downers Grove North High School (Mr. Brayer Teague), and York Community High School (Mr. William Riddle)
• 13:38 – Record!
• 13:53 – Voice Memos App
• 14:53 – Gauge your progress.
• 15:20 – Make new music goals.
• 16:32 – Marianne Gedigian's Episode 50
• 16:53 – Picks!
• 20:00 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions' Website

Picks:

Heidi

• Toon Blast
• Quinoa Recipe
• Pastor Keith Sanders' Sermon at FBCK, Keller, TX
• Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Episode 52 – Resources Mentioned:

• Heidi's Website
• First Baptist Church of Keller, Texas

Episode 52 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Texas Flute Society – May 2019 Festival!
• Silver: Straubinger Flute Company
• Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Flute 360 | Episode 51: "Published Flutists with Mark Sparks" (1:08:46)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with flutist and teacher, Mark Sparks, who is the principal flutist of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Heidi and Mark talk about his flute books and discuss the creative process. Check out today's episode to hear all the details!

Episode 51 – Main Points:

• 0:25 – J&K Productions' Website
• 0:46 – Welcome!
• 1:13 – St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
• 2:00 – DePaul University, School of Music
• 3:48 – Dr. Scott Pool, bassoonist
• 4:33 – Élégie for cello and piano, Op. 24 by Gabriel Fauré
• 5:39 – Theodore Presser
• 6:42 – Question: How did the idea of your books come about?
• 6:56 – Mark's Answer
• 14:31 – "My goal is for [my students] to be able to get rid of me." – Mark
• 14:52 – "The books have been a process of self-discovery for me." – Mark
• 18:02 – Heidi asks Mark a question.
• 18:12 – Mark's Answer
• 18:27 – Mark's practice book featuring Beethoven's Eroica
• 20:40 – Mark talks about his tone books.
• 20:54 – Trevor Wye, flutist
• 25:19 – Silver Sponsor: Straubinger Flutes
• 26:14 – Mark references page 11 from his Exploring Sound Book, Vol. 1.
• 30:55 – "I just love the orchestral repertoire so much!" – Mark
• 39:36 – Blind hope
• 40:04 – "Flute playing didn't come incredibly easy to me, and I had to go through a lot of phases to get to where I am." – Mark
• 40:58 – "Flute players are special because we have to have more trust in ourselves and faith in the act of flute playing. Perhaps more than other instrumentalists do, because we cannot see the air column." – Mark
• 47:20 – "To be able to write down what I think – I realize how incredible that is. There are so many people that do not have these kinds of opportunities, and I feel for them." – Mark
• 48:48 – Persistence is the key for aspiring musicians who want to author their ideas.
• 49:58 – Flute 360 Episode with Dr. Kyle Dzapo
• 53:31 – "Persistence is so important." – Mark
• 54:05 – Goals for Flute 360's Series #9.
• 55:23 – "I tell my students: How do you know until you try?" – Heidi
• 56:38 – "We all have our strengths and weaknesses. We all need to be open and learn from each other." – Mark
• 1:03:28 – Picks!

Picks:

Mark

• Southwest Airlines
• Specialized Bicycles
• Hatch Chiles from Hatch, New Mexico
• Naf Naf Grill in Chicago
• Movie: Cinema Paradiso (1988)
• Park City, Utah
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• Music for Serious Valentine's Day: Strauss, Four Last Songs
• Music for Light Valentine's Day: Elvis, "Can't Help Falling In Love"

Heidi

• Hootsuite
• PicMonkey

Episode 51 – Resources Mentioned:

• Mark's Books
• Mark's Website
• Mark's Instagram Account
• Mark talks about his books – here!
• Mark Plays Debussy
• Heidi's Website

Episode 51 – Sponsors:

• Gold: J&K Productions' Website
• Silver: Straubinger Flute Company
• Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

Flute 360 | Episode 50: "Published Flutists with Marianne Gedigian" (41:02)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with flutist and teacher, Marianne Gedigian, about her book, "The Survival of the Flutist." Topics such as creativity, vulnerability, and permissibility are mentioned throughout the ladies' conversation. To hear more about Marianne's book and her journey, check out today's episode!

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Episode 50 – Main Points:

• 0:23 – Straubinger Flute Company
• 1:42 – Welcome!
• 2:02 – Marianne's dog, Zabie (Zabel – Armenian name of Isabella)
• 2:35 – Austin Pets Alive!
• 3:40 – Pit Bull Mixes
• 5:10 – Marianne's book!
• 5:21 – Question: How did the idea of the book come about?
• 5:32 – Marianne's Answer
• 5:41 – NFA's Flute Lover's Luncheon
• 6:05 – Leone Buyse, flutist & educator
• 6:38 – American Band College
• 7:11 – Laura Ahlbeck, oboist
• 9:56 – Flutistry, Boston
• 10:07 – Patti Adams, flutist & artist
• 11:44 – Collaboration – Flutistry's Team
• 14:28 – Beginnings of the Flute 360 Podcast
• 16:36 – Yellow Brick Road & Ruby Red Slippers
• 18:49 – Question: What lessons did you learn throughout your journey while writing/publishing your book?
• 20:30 – "At some point, you just have to be good to go with something." – Marianne
• 22:28 – Detroit Symphony Orchestra
• 24:50 – Goals of Series 9: Published Flutists
• 27:14 – "I believe in that human vulnerability with one other." – Marianne
• 28:18 – "A performance is always a collaboration." – Marianne
• 20:06 – NFA's 2018 Flute Convention, Orlando
• 29:50 – Question: Any tips for the budding new flutist/author?
• 30:02 – "The world doesn't belong to me anymore, it belongs to the youth and to the next generations." – Marianne
• 31:20 – Permission
• 32:15 – Marianne's Public Service Announcement!
• 33:56 – Picks!

Picks:

Marianne

• Film

Heidi

• Professor Gedigian's Flute Studio Statement!
• Tennis Ball Therapy

Episode 50 – Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Survival of the Flutist by Marianne Gedigian and Illustrated by Patti Adams
• Patti Adams' Art & Design Website
• Flutistry Boston: Receive 20% off when you use the code FLUTE360 with your purchase of the book, "Survival of the Flutist" by Marianne Gedigian & Patti Adams! This discount is valid until 03/31/2021!

Episode 50 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Straubinger Flute Company
• Silver: Contact Heidi for details!
• Bronze: J&K Productions' Website