San Marino

La magnificenza del flauto basso

June 20, 2022

| Edition 5 - June 2022, Flute Family, San Marino

di Monica Moroni Il flauto basso è in chiave di C, intonato una ottava sotto il flauto da concerto. Anche se il nome fa pensare ad un suono cupo,la sua gamma di esecuzione lo rende come un tenore nella famiglia dei flauti. Esso è lungo circa 146 cm e la testata è di solito realizzata a forma di U…

La bellezza del Alto Flute

March 20, 2022

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| Contemporary Music, Edition 4 - March 2022, Flute Family, San Marino

by Monica Moroni Si parla e si conosce poco di questo tipo di flauto mentre è uno strumento prezioso per il suo suono caldo e ricco di armonici. Si è sempre parlato dei flauti bassi rinascimentali o flauti d’amore barocchi. Ma questo strumento è una invenzione di Bohem che verso la metà degli anni 1850 sviluppò il suo flauto…

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Associate Principal Flute – Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra

Tenure track position International auditions are scheduled for February 2-3, 2024. The 2023/2024 forty-three week season includes a weekly scale fee of $2,206.52. Five of these weeks are paid non-service weeks, with one additional vacation week. Master Agreement being negotiated for 2024/2025. Other benefits: Long-term disability insurance, sick leave, 10% CFM-Musicians Pension Fund of Canada contribution. To apply: Complete the online application When you submit, you will be prompted for a $100 (CDN) refundable application deposit by credit card. Application deadline: Monday December 11, 2023 Audition repertoire list coming soon.

Collector’s item: Marcel Moyse’s personal Couesnon flute he modified and played throughout his life. Stenciled with his signature and Couenon’s emblem & number 11980. Includes original case.

Marcel Moyse’s personal Couesnon flute is a unique opportunity for a collector to own a piece of flute history. It clearly demonstrates the many alterations my Grandfather made on the flute, which Couesnon then incorporated in the following models they made to sell to the public. This flute is the original modified personally by my Grandfather. The flute, housed in the original case, retains the patina of an instrument played over a lifetime.

4rd International Music Competition ‘Małopolska”2024 online

We invite all professional and amateur musicians to take part in the IV International Music Competition – Małopolska 4. The competition is for everyone who wants to show their passion. Our Jury is a panel of experts in various instruments. Applications are now open. More information can be found on our website. CATEGORIES Solo instruments: • Keyboards (piano, harpsichord, organ) • Strings (violin, viola, cello, ) • Woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, basson) • Solo singing (classical or entertainment) Chamber ensembles: • Any ensembles from 2024 to 2 musicians, including duos Details of the competition on the website of the...

General Manager: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

The General Manager (GM), in this new executive team role with the LPO, is tasked with providing strategic guidance and execution over the LPO’s organizational goals surrounding programming, performance operations, and learning initiatives. The GM provides leadership and strategic direction to the teams who manage the artistic, education, community engagement, production, and orchestra operations functions of the Orchestra as they collectively work to invigorate the art form and concert experience, broaden, and deepen community relationships, embrace social consciousness, and achieve fiscal and organizational strength. This individual will provide advice and support to the LPO’s Music Director, Executive Director, and Committees...

Flautist: Royal Air Force Musician

Royal Air Force Music Services is currently advertising for full-time flautists. Starting salary is £29,010 (after initial training is completed) and successful musicians can expect to be assigned to one of our three full-time military bands. Further information on the role of RAF musician can be found at https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/raf-music-services/https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/raf-music-services/. Our musicians are full-time members of the RAF, representing the RAF and the United Kingdom on the concert platform and the parade square, both at home and abroad. Our flautists also double on piccolo, notably when out on parade, so experience is helpful. Applications for the role of flautist can be...

Ascended by Steve Barta

ASCENDED – Steve Barta continues his collaboration with flutist Hubert Laws and guitarist Lee Trees, to record his latest Brazilian composition in a warm and simple trio setting. Download at https://stevebartamusic.com/ascended

Adjunct Faculty – Applied Flute (on campus lessons)

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor seeks qualified Christian adjunct faculty to teach in-person flute lessons for the Spring 2023 semester. Requirements: Master’s degree with at least 18 hours in music and a concentration in flute is required. Teaching experience is preferred. Must be an active, committed Christian. Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary. Benefits include free access to the university’s Center for Effectiveness in Learning and Teaching (CELT) professional development support, adjunct resources room at CELT, campus library, campus exercise facility and many campus events; employee discount for meals and campus store purchases; free parking; and technology assistance. To Apply: Please click the...

Slovenska filharmonija (Slovenian Philharmonic)

Principal flute with the obligation to play 2nd, 3rd, and 4th flute with variants (piccolo, alto flute, and bass flute) (M/F) The audition will be held in Marjan Kozina Concert Hall at the Slovenian Philharmonic (Slovenska filharmonija, Kongresni trg 10, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia) on Friday, 16th of December 2022 at 11.00. About the position*: Employment on a temporary basis: full-time, 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. Job requirements: – bachelor’s degree (university level degree in music – previous program) or master’s degree (Bologna second level degree in music)* – Slovene language proficiency** – foreign language proficiency (English or German...