We had the opportunity to ask Ian a few questions. Take a look at his thoughts on his composition process and inspirations as well as advice for upcoming flutists. 1. What are your greatest inspirations for your compositions? Each composition has its own story so it is difficult to say, particularly because...
We had the opportunity to ask Jan a few questions. Check out his thoughts on starting the flute at age 4, studying with a parent as well as approaching new pieces as an orchestral flutist. 1. What was it like starting the flute at the age of 4? Do you remember this...
We had the opportunity to ask Jan a few questions. Check out her thoughts on keeping inspiration for orchestral excerpts, influential flute players, as well as advice for upcoming flutists. 1. What does a typical day look like for you? A typical day starts with warm-ups and the hardest piece...
We had the opportunity to ask Jessica a few questions. Check out her thoughts on preparing for auditions, performing with Yo-yo Ma and Wynton Marsalis, as well as advice for upcoming flutists. 1. Currently Principal flute of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra in South Carolina and former Principal of the Maryland...
We had the opportunity to ask Jill a few questions. Take a look at her thoughts on balancing a teaching & performing career, advantages to teaching at a college as well as advice for upcoming flutists. 1. Last year marked your 25th Anniversary of teaching at UC Santa Barbara. In...
