Festivals, Flute

Festival Congratulations

Sending out huge congratulations to each of my students for performing last weekend at the Timpanogos Area Flute Federation Festival under the direction of the National Federation of Music Clubs. Each student had to perform two songs; one of which had to be memorized. All of my students received Superior ratings!! Way to go everyone, you did it!

This year two of my students earned their 15 point gold cup and one student earned a 30 point gold cup. Hooray! That takes 3 years and 6 years respectively of Superior ratings. Congratulations! That’s a lot of flute practicing.

It’s great to work really hard toward a performance and to have your efforts pay off in the moment when it counts. As a teacher, it’s rewarding to see each of my flute students progress and grow in their flute development on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. I’m proud of you for taking advantage of another performing opportunity to learn and grow. Keep up the good work everyone.

Bravo!!

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Flute Festivals

Why Flute Festivals?

Pros: A bigger goal to work towards. Gives students a performing experience in front of others besides their studio peers. Provides an opportunity for feedback from other teachers. Strengthens memorization skills (when required). Sense of accomplishment.

Cons: Can create more stress for students and more work for teachers (but it’s worth it).

Last week we held our 24th annual Utah Valley Flute Festival. Many years ago, a flute friend of mine had the idea to start a festival where the students could perform without a requirement to memorize. She felt that memorizing gave some students too much pressure. Sitting in the living room of another friends home, the three of us brainstormed ideas of how we could set it up. That was the beginning of the non-profit Utah Valley Flute Festival.

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