Fall 2026 - Volume 52, No. 1
This issue includes chats with and looks at wonderful composers, articles that open doors to new music, a remembrance of a curious colleague who loved exploring the past, and thoughts on the amazingness of amateurs. And we get into the nitty-gritty of things like pedagogical influences, what it takes to incorporate wellness in the classroom, and even the ins and outs of the tongue. And much more!
The flute has been a favorite instrument of avocational musicians in the US for centuries,…
Every musician who performs music of the past must sometimes dream of playing in a…
Amanda Harberg is an American composer and educator whose music has been performed by musicians…
Beryl Rubinstein (1898–1952) is not yet a widely recognized name, but his accomplishments place him…
Luciano Berio’s Sequenza I is a rite of passage work, inspiring countless composers to respond…
This past summer I interviewed flutist, body mapping educator, and licensed massage therapist Kelly Mollnow…
It’s something that we’ve all thought, felt, or said at some point during our music…
I began this week listening to actor Andrew Garfield being interviewed by Chris Hawkins on…
Warmth. Connection. Joy. Inspiration. Belonging. These were words that kept coming up for me throughout…
Amateur. Non-professional. Flute enthusiasts, Avocational flutists. We have many names for the community of flutists…
Where does one start when looking for ideal teaching resources? As the possibilities can be…
