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I played in our church's orchestra for over 20 years - a large 40 - 50 piece orchestra, every Sunday, for multiple services. We practiced once a week for two hours - many more for special presentations (Christmas, Easter, ect...). The music covered eveything from traditional hymns, cool jazzy & sals...

I have a student whose Mom called me to ask advice on a "Symphony" brand flute - have any of you heard anything about it?? I can't find much on the internet, and I don't know anyone who has played one. Who is it made by? Good - Bad?? How does it compare to the Yamaha "Allegro" (the other flute they ...

Hi ~ I play in a large Flute Orchestra in Michigan that actually owns a contra-bass flute! I haven't had a chance to try it yet (we are a large group, and I have to wait my turn!) but you should HEAR it! It's glorious - deep and throaty, almost like a pipe organ. It adds a lovely depth to our music,...

Good morning Kim & powayflute....I wanted to say hello, and say that I appreciate the replys. I am on my way out the door for a short trip with my kids to visit relatives - I'll be back next week, so we'll have to finish this conversation then. Till we chat again....have a great week and a Happy 4th...

Hi ~ I am playing the Gemeinhardt 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Flute: solid silver head, body & foot, 12k white gold springs, B foot, off-set G, 9k solid gold engraved liplate with a rosegold riser which was gorgeous, but I couldn't stand this thinwall headjoint! After playing it for 3 years, I ...

Hi Leanne - thank you for saying HI! Your picture is
so pretty - you look very proud of that flute! What kind do you have?
Curious...do you study privately during the summer, or do you "vege out"? I'll
be chattin' with you again...thanks again for the welcome!

Hi Kim! ...another "oldie", eh? :-D Excellent! Thanks for the welcome...I too, hope to get to know you better. What kind of flute are you playing? Are you studying with anyone? I wish I could, but with kids lessons to concentrate on, and the cost of my lessons - well....you know, prorities. It's all...

Interesting topic...my goal is to get my students to "feel" the music instead of just playing the notes. As a creative artist type, I try to paint a picture of what the music is trying to convey (sometimes we just have to guess..) by telling silly stories, or conjuring up "mind pictures" or colors. ...

Hi Gigihr ~ Thanks for the response! Here is the website for our flute choir - we have about 50 members strong in the adult choir. It's amazing what beautiful sounds can be produced with that many players. We have many altos & bass flutes, piccolos, and have recently purchased a contra bass flute. W...

Hi - I happened to stumble across this great site while surfing the net. How sweet it is to find a group of people who love the flute as much as I! A little about myself...I am an "almost" 40 mother of three, very happily married for 20 years, and have played the flute since 5th grade (I dare not co...

Hi - I happened to stumble across this great site while surfing the net. How sweet it is to find a group of people who love the flute as much as I! A little about myself...I am an "almost" 40 mother of three, very happily married for 20 years, and have played the flute since 5th grade (I dare not co...