Year: 2013

  • Building a Flute Library: Exploring Edition Svitzer

    Building a Flute Library: Exploring Edition Svitzer

    Edition Svitzer is a relative newcomer to the world of flute publishing. Set up in 2001, the flute catalogue is under the experienced eye of Henrik Svitzer, one of the two brothers running this family firm together with their father. All three have worked professionally as musicians, and Henrik studied with Marcel Moyse in the…

  • Exploring The 2014 ABRSM Flute Syllabus: Grades 6 and 7

    Exploring The 2014 ABRSM Flute Syllabus: Grades 6 and 7

    By the time we reach this more advanced level, playing skills should be at the point where the choice of repertoire is based on stylistic considerations rather than technical ones. The 2014 ABRSM syllabus reflects this, with a myriad of pieces to choose from. The good thing here is that most of the works are…

  • Exploring The 2014 ABRSM Flute Syllabus: Grades 4 and 5

    Exploring The 2014 ABRSM Flute Syllabus: Grades 4 and 5

    By the time a pupil reaches the level of the intermediate grades 4 and 5, repertoire needn’t be governed by an exam syllabus. Pieces outside of the ‘exam books’ therefore become increasingly important as a player begins to widen their musical horizons.

  • Hidden Histories: Being a Flute Detective

    Hidden Histories: Being a Flute Detective

    Whenever we get older second hand instruments for sale, we try and research a little about its history and background; sometimes the maker is obscure and there isn’t much information around, but occasionally a fascinating story is revealed. Often more than a little detective work is required to find an instrument’s story.

  • Exploring The 2014 ABRSM Flute Syllabus: Grades 1 to 3

    Exploring The 2014 ABRSM Flute Syllabus: Grades 1 to 3

    The publication of a new ABRSM syllabus is about as big an event as it gets in the publishing world these days, and having a piece set for grades 1-3 will generate a great deal of interest. The two parts of the listing (the AB books themselves and the extra set repertoire) will represent a…

  • Back-To-School Inspiration

    Back-To-School Inspiration

    It’s that time of year again, but don’t fret – we’re here to bring some inspiration to the new school term. For Teachers The myfife Teacher’s Resource Book by Liz Goodwin This is a teacher’s resource pack to accompany the Fife Book, and if you’ve never thought about using a fife as an introduction to…

  • Building A Flute Library: Music for Bass Flute

    Building A Flute Library: Music for Bass Flute

    It’s an exciting fact that bass flutes are becoming both cheaper and more widely available. Many flute groups now have one and schools and colleges are starting to use them too. The solo music written for this lovely instrument is also developing, which gives us a great opportunity to explore all its possible colours to…

  • An Interview with Gareth Davies

    An Interview with Gareth Davies

    The following interview with London Symphony Orchestra Principal Flute Gareth Davies interview was originally posted on Principal Chairs. He talks about everything from the LSO to auditions, colleagues in the orchestra, preparing for auditions, his Royal College of Music teaching appointment and his new book about the LSO on tour. Hi Gareth! Thanks for coming…

  • Composer Profile: Andy Scott

    Composer Profile: Andy Scott

    “Andy Scott is a hugely talented composer using his artistry to communicate fresh ideas through a traditional sound.” – Bramwell Tovey. If you are not familiar with the music of Andy Scott perhaps now is the time to do some exploring! Scott is a sax player but he is of great interest to flute players…