Professional Learning Day

Programme subject to change without notification

 

Intonation - Stay tuned!
Margaret Crawford
Have you ever witnessed a musician in an orchestra hissing to his neighbour, “My “A” is right and yours is wrong!!” whilst waving a tuner in front of his colleague’s face? I have! Intonation has had a long and            colourful history and even in our day there are differing opinions and arguments about how to tune everything from harpsichords to orchestras. Believe me there is often no single right answer! In this             class you will learn what the choices are, together with some very simple and straightforward exercises which will help you to develop flexibility and sensitivity with regard to “playing in tune” on your flute.

Studio Teaching Resources Beyond 'Tune a Day"
Christine Draeger, Jocelyn Edey Fazzone, Lamorna Nightingale
This session will focus on materials for all stages of a student's development from beginner to tertiary level.
Firstly we'll revisit old favorites to discuss why teachers keep using them. We'll also look at some lesser-known gems from the past. We will discuss what's available for specific technical issues, finger           technique, articulation, tone development etc. Finally we will look at the best of recent publications and discuss internet resources.
The Preparation Rethink: Why students shouldn't practice, and what they should do instead
Philip Johnston
Practiceopedia author Philip Johnston explores what practicing might look like if the process were designed by the same experts who make computer games so addictive.
HSC Repertoire Recital
Christine Draeger, Jocelyn Edey Fazzone, Lamorna Nightingale
These Australian pieces were all written within the past 10 years, so they will still be appropriate for the HSC for the next 15 years. They are of varying levels of difficulty and they are all under 5 minutes.
 
Ross Edwards         Nura 2nd mvt, flute and piano
Sally Whitwell         Road Trip, flute and piano
Christine Draeger    Aubade, flute and piano
Lachlan Skipworth   Mujo, solo flute
Jan Preston             Eat Chocolate and Cry, flute and piano
Graeme Koehne       Garden Scene, flute and piano

 

David Leviston
There is a minefield of issues to deal with when choosing a new flute, whether for a beginner or a seasoned professional. What brand should I choose? What specifications? What should it be made of? How do I find the instrument that matches my own voice? How do I help a student buy a flute? These are just a few of the topics David Leviston will address in this presentation designed to help you make this whole process easier. If you play the flute, you need a flute, so come and find out how to be wiser in making your choices.

Performance of Cross Rhythms  
Margaret Crawford     
Don't let Cross Rhythms make you Cross!
Have you ever been tripped up or challenged by a tricky cross-    rhythm? such as “two in the time of five” or “five in the time of three” or the most common cross-rhythm of all, “three in the time of two”? Well, here is a simple technique to help you deal with these situations. And it is fun – it won’t make you cross at all! Every step in this “game” is a logical follow-on from the preceding one. First we present the problem, and then we work through to a practical and reliable solution. Don’t forget to bring your foot (for keeping a steady beat) and your flute (for playing against it).
The Refinement of Rhythm
Associate Professor Bengt-Olov Palmqvist      
"A new, innovative and exciting approach for learning to perform increasingly challenging rhythms"
Using selected extracts from "The Refinement", participants will be encouraged to perform, by singing and clapping different facets of rhythm, from the simple to more challenging. The methodological and           musical aspect linked with performance will be strongly addressed by a "step by step" approach, providing an understanding, competency and mastery of rhythmic performance.  
Remember to bring your flute!