by Erin Nichols | May 28, 2019 | Composers, YouTube
Although it may seem a bit trite to try to condense the history of such a prolific work, let alone the composer behind it, I wanted to stick our toes just a bit into the history of one of the most famous flute concerti, Mozart’s Concerto No. 2 for flute in G Major, K....
by Erin Nichols | May 14, 2019 | Composers, Video, YouTube
Our composer of the month for May is the illustrious Philippe Gaubert, who was also a respected conductor and flute performer as well as composer of flute music. Considered by some to be a “weekend composer,” he nonetheless wrote several pieces that are still staples...
by Erin Nichols | Jul 3, 2018 | General, Video, YouTube
I hope everyone has fun plans that keep you safe–and cool!–for the 4th of July holiday tomorrow! In honor of the holiday, I thought I would pass along some history on piccolo’s most famous solo: The Stars and Stripes Forever, by John Philip Sousa....
by Erin Nichols | Sep 26, 2017 | Uncategorized, Video, YouTube
This past Sunday, I had the honor of playing in a flute choir for the memorial service of former professor of flute at Butler University, Loretta Contino. Although I never studied privately with her, her legacy was still very strong at the time that I attended Butler,...
by Julia | May 19, 2010 | Clinics, Video, YouTube
Here’s a link to a really cool video I just came across on youtube of Robert Dick and Greg Pattillo improvising. I thought it would be appropriate since we have Eric Lamb’s clinic on extended technique coming up. Check it out!
by Julia | Apr 15, 2010 | Symphony, YouTube
This video from 1949 shows Eugene Ormandy conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra. The flutist playing is William Kincaid, who was my teacher’s teacher. Video here As I was watching the video, it struck me that Ormandy addressed the orchestra, saying...
