Category: Performing

Flute, Performing

Winter Recital 2024

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We had our Studio Winter Recital over the weekend. Even though the weather was 50 degrees, which is considered warm for Utah in January, it was still called our Winter Recital. Each flute student prepared a piece to perform. This was the first time some of them have performed in a recital hall setting on a stage like this.

I was really proud of how well each of my flute students prepared for this recital. A variety of styles were represented with pieces ranging from classical composers by J. S. Bach, G. P. Telemann, W. A. Mozart and C. W. Gluck to 19th century composer Wilhelm Popp and other pieces by modern composers William Billingsley, Chirstopher Nolan, James Rae, and Paul Harris.

Having studio recitals is an incentive to really polish a piece of music and provides an opportunity to share with your family and friends (and fellow flute players) the progress you’ve been making.

I truly believe that if you are going to take the time to develop a talent, you should take the time to share that talent with others. Bravo to everyone last Saturday!

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Out of This Universe

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The Utah Valley Symphony presents an “Out of This Universe” concert Thursday and Friday, October 19th and 20th, 7:30 pm at the Covey Center in Provo.

Guest conductor Kory Katseanes directs an experience that brings the cosmos to life at this epic concert! Holst’s “The Planets” will transport you to celestial realms, followed by a thrilling Williams “Star Wars Suite” that’ll ignite your inner Jedi.

Prepare for a musical journey like no other! Plus, come early for the chance to take pictures with your favorite Star Wars character!

Orchestra members will be in costume, and we absolutely encourage you to join the intergalactic fun by dressing up too!

The Planets by Holst requires extra players to create an even bigger, majestic sound. The Planets is definitely on my Top 10 list of favorite pieces to play with the symphony!!! It has some amazing flute parts (there are 4 flute players – our own flute choir within the symphony) and the Star Wars Suite features some exciting flute parts and some beautiful flute solos as well.

Get your tickets early!! Please visit www.utahvalleysymphony.org for tickets and more information about season tickets.

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ATTITUDE

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I love this quote by Charles Swindoll:

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearances, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company…a church…a home. The remarkable thing is, we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convicinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you. WE ARE IN CHARGE OF OUR ATTITUDES.”