Posts in Solo Flute
Honegger's "Danse de la Chèvre" Flute Solo

"Danse de la chèvre" (Dance of the Goat) was written for solo flute by Arthur Honegger in 1921 as incidental dance music for "La mauvaise pensée" by Sacha Derek.

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Debussy's "Syrinx" for Solo Flute

In this video, I revisit one of my favorite solo flute pieces, Debussy’s “Syrinx.” Written in 1913 as incidental music for the play "Psyché" by Gabriel Mourey, Debussy's "Syrinx" (alternatively titled "La flûte de Pan") evokes the ancient Greek story of Pan and Syrinx.

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Valerie Coleman's "Danza de la Mariposa"

Here I perform Valerie Coleman’s “Danza de la Mariposa,” a vibrant and beautiful piece for solo flute that evokes musical styles of South America, including Peruvian Yaravi and Argentinean tango.

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2022 Hawai'i Youth Symphony Flute Audition Music

For my friends in Hawai’i, here are performance examples and a few tips for this year’s Hawai’i Youth Symphony flute auditions.

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Fauré's "Morceau de Concours" for Solo Flute and Piano

"Morceau de concours," by Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) is a piece for flute solo and piano.

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New Arrangement! Bach's "Aus Liebe" for Flute Quartet

My newest arrangement is of J.S. Bach’s “Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben” from “St. Matthew Passion,” BWV 244.

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"Sarabande Exercises" Free Flute Worksheet Download

Based on J.S. Bach’s “Sarabande” from the “Partita in A Minor, for solo flute,” my “Sarabande Exercises” help you to explore concepts of phrasing and making artistic choices. Receive a link for a free digital download of this worksheet.

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