by Steve Barta First let me state that I love the flute. Whether it’s made of medal, clay, stone, plastic, bamboo, wood, or some material I’ve never heard of – I’m IN. On my Another Life Brazil CD my guest was master flutist Hubert Laws. Featured on my Blue River CD was flute legend Herbie Mann. I have performed…
by The Babel Flute team From September 19 to 24, the digital realm became the stage for a unique musical odyssey for the second year (Read our report in 2022)! “The Babel Flute Days” celebrated the rich history of the flute, its diverse repertoire, and the global flute community, set to take place online in the mesmerizing backdrop of…
Emanuel Flute. Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson. Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Photo: Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson by Yulia Berry The voice of the flute, like the voice of the human who created it, can sound in different intonations: joyful and sad, enthusiastic and tragic, inspired and overwhelmingly mournful, sublime and passionate. It can express the whole gamut of human emotions and experiences. Sound,…
By Karen Kevra My flute has been a constant companion since I was 9 years old. It’s introduced me to some of the most important people in my life, seen me through every major life event, and most recently…a pandemic. Like many of you, I have had plenty of alone-time with my flute since March of 2020. In addition…
Nurturing resilient, pain-free, and confident musicians by Lea Pearson INTRODUCTION It’s no secret that we are in a time of rapid change. The Covid pandemic, along with social movements empowering marginalized communities (BIPOC & AAPI folk, women, LGBTQIA+, #MeToo, the neuro-divergent and disabled, and more) have overturned the landscape of musical traditions. These communities have always been essential in…
Pink Rose and Flute, Lion Coffee, Woolson Spice Co, Toledo, Ohio by Yulia Berry Advertising is a global phenomenon that has influenced how people perceive the things around them for centuries. ADVERTISING THROUGHOUT HISTORY Earliest: China, 11th-7th centuries BC. Did you know that the earliest advertisement in history, recorded in the Classic of Poetry (11th-7th centuries BC), used bamboo…
by Jocelyn Crosby Preface: 2001: Middle school band. I can picture the room, which seemed spacious when empty, but far too small when our band filled each chair. The walls were painted white, there were some posters hanging—the usual motivational poster, some composers’ faces and a chart of instrument families. A conductor’s stand was right in front of large…
By Lindsey McChord As a professional hand engraver and flute repair specialist, my customers often ask me about engraving their flute. They want to know where engravings can be added and what areas may be off limits. They want to know how the flute is engraved; what tools and methods are used, and what the process looks like. More…
by Katherine Lewis Every musician deserves to make music in spaces designed for them to thrive. As the music industry is becoming increasingly aware of the need for accessibility for patrons and the talented musicians and staff that create, there’s one group uniquely positioned to usher in an age of accessible music-making: Teachers. This article explores the ways music classrooms…
By Lea Pearson, DMA As a flute teacher and singer, I’ve heard many descriptions about the processes of breathing. When people come to me for help with pain or tension, they often have strange ideas about breathing that have no basis in the reality of actual anatomical structures and movements. I’ ve met: It’s a confusing and frustrating playing…
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