Fall 2023 - Volume 49, No. 1
Fall 2023 includes two photo essays from the 2023 NFA Convention in Phoenix, and we hear from two young flutists who had transformative experiences at the convention. There’s news of a discovering a folio of music by Marin Marais and some contemporaries, a look at one a Space Age flute, and a piece on the joy of teaching adult flute learners. There are also articles on keeping pain at bay, the health benefits of student-centered teaching, pieces from the IDEA and New Music Advisory committees, and news from and information for NFA members, reviews, and more.
As a historical flutist and flute history scholar, I have long been a collector of…
Music is a powerful medium enriching life, stimulating creativity, and fostering emotional expression. Whether it’s…
Conversations surrounding material in flutemaking inevitably focus on the acoustic properties that different metals or…
Collaboration lies at the heart of my professional life. It all started for me in…
The Young Artist Mentorship Program (YAMP) began as an idea in the fall of 2021,…
Can Innovations of the Past Become Teaching Essentials of the Future? Think back to your…
Following a presentation on hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and flute playing from Performance Health Care committee…
Traditional flute pedagogy emphasizes breathing mechanics and arm/hand movements but rarely mentions the pelvis. The…
Flutists customarily stand for lessons, as their teachers are often preparing them for standing performances…
