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Interview:
Thoughts On Auditioning from Aaron Goldman.
“The audition process is grueling even for the most seasoned audition takers. Auditioning for your own orchestra is even more harrowing...After a few days of reasoning with myself, I decided to take the audition with the goal of performing well for my colleagues, not necessarily winning the job.”
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Flute Events:
NFA Convention Preview
“As a convention first, any flutist who is interested in performing at the convention will be given the opportunity to do so through the Swamp Jazz Flute Orchestra (directed by Ali Ryerson), the Gumbo Flute Orchestra (directed by Aaron Goldman), or the Saints BeLow Low Flutes Ensemble (directed by Chris Potter).”
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Teaching:
Practice Notebooks
“I feel very fortunate that I was taught to keep a practice notebook from an early age as it has helped me so much with both my playing and teaching over the years.”
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The Teacher's Studio:
Sound Starts with the Setup
“Producing a beautiful sound begins with a concept of what the flute sounds like in a variety of circumstances.”
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Debost's Comments:
Barthold und Aurele
“Whereas Barthold Kuijken put the Baroque flute where it had belonged, Aurčle Nicolet was leading the modern flute to be one of the mainstays of contemporary music.”
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Let's Talk Picc:
Fingerings and Hand Position
“Choosing an appropriate fingering boils down to a few key issues, including whether the player wishes to change the pitch of a note, alter the timbre of a note (to create a better instrumental blend or balance), or find a better option for technical passages.”
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