Author: tyonce
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Summer Etude Project
This summer, I plan to play through as many etudes as possible. The goal is to identify etudes that might be most suitable for my students next academic year, become more familiar with etudes that I have little experience with, revisit some that I have worked on in the past, and develop my technique. I’m…
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AVIDduo – Interactions
InteractionsAVIDrecords 2014 Performed by AVIDduo: Brittany Primavera, flute and Jeffery Kyle Hutchins, saxophone We’re from the Internet – Joshua ClausenCracked Brick – Anna E. GarmanInteractions – Lenka Štůralová… deepities – Ted MooreEver Present – Alvin LucierBAAYAMI: From the Sky – Mark OliveiroJanus: I. Janua Coeli – Paul Hayden Janus: II. Janua Inferni Asteroid Baptistina –…
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Francesca Arnone – Games of Light
Games of Light MSR Classics (MS 1457) Performed by Francesca Arnone Charles Koechlin – Selections from Les Chants de Nectaire, Op. 198 William Alwyn – Divertimento for Solo Flute I. Introduction and Fughetta II. Variations on a Ground III. Gavotte and Musette IV. Finale alla Gigue Miklós Rózsa – Sonata per Flauto Solo, Op. 39…
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Ron Evans and Musical Legacy
A good friend passed away last Saturday, 22 February. Truth be told, I think anyone who came in contact with him would consider him to be a “good friend.” He had that admirable quality of making everyone who he interacted with feel completely at ease. He was kind, generous of spirit, and a fine musician.…
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Stephen Clark – Explosive
Explosiveperformed by Stephen Clark and the Irish StudioOrchestra Voyage Records ExplosiveAnnie’s SongViva La VidaThe MissionThe PrayerTitanicSiamsaNovember RainLord of the DanceWhispering Winds Stephen Clark’s debut album, Explosive, is a crossover album featuring flute arrangements from diverse sources, ranging from music from the Irish dance show Lord of the Dance to Guns N’ Roses. This Scottish flutist, who…
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Deborah Lee Yates – Warrior Queen
Warrior Queen Performed by Deborah Lee YatesElegant DragonIceni QueenJoshua Tree WindsongWaka WahineStripes of a Different JaguarFields of Lament and PromisesSnake Lady Warrior On this concept album, Deborah Lee Yates sets out to take us on a journey celebrating the feminine. Each track was written by Yates and celebrates a different female warrior throughout the world and…
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Life-Changing Lessons
A few days ago, I had a lesson with one of my teachers, Christina Smith. I half jokingly mentioned on Twitter later that afternoon that it had “changed my life.” But after some reflection, maybe it did in a small way… Since I am no longer in school, I have to grab lessons whenever my…
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Shiny New Flutes
The holidays came early to the SDSU flute studio in November. Several of my students wanted to try out new flutes; most were ready to upgrade, and one wanted to get an idea of her options in anticipation of upgrading next year. We had seven brands of flute to try out over the course of…
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In Sterio – Awake
Awake: Performed by In Sterio. AwakePurple Tide at DawnAbsolution Blue Crinkled Moon SolitudeSerenitySynchroneityGlow of GothamFinding LovePlaytimeRed PlanetsFlamenco FlamesTharkabhushanam This sophomore album from In Sterio, the pop-fusion flute duo, is quite a feast for the ears as well as the eyes. Collaborating with visual artist Jerry Peel, they have created a CD/DVD that combines animated art with musical tracks…
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Recent Collaborations
One of the best parts of my job is the opportunity to collaborate with all types of musicians on different projects. Recently, I’ve had the good fortune to work with players here on my home campus, in the community, and in the region. My first collaboration this academic year was with my dear friends from…
