What to play?

lula · Post by **lula** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:46 pm

Toward the end of May my band is going to have a solo night where all the members can play a solo of their choice. We are also allowed to do duets and trio groups if we wish. The winning soloist or group will recieve an award. I'm wanting to do a flute solo. My band director asked us to play something sort of challenging so we could show off. I don't want my piece to be too hard; keep in mind that I'm still in high school and I'm sure I couldn't play most of the things you guys can. Does anyone have any recomendations on what I should play and where to find it? I want to do good so I can prove to everyone how well I can play. Classical music would be cool, but I'd be willing to play about anything as long as it wasn't too hard. So if anyone has a good song that they know of and know where to find it, if you would tell me, I would appreciate it.

-Lula

flutepower · Post by **flutepower** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:30 am

Hey lula,

A really beautiful song that I love is the song "Morning" by Edvard Greg.
http://www.free-scores.com/download-she ... hp?pdf=849

Another great solo would be my all time favorite "Chaminade Concertino", but this one is very hard, and I can't play it yet
http://www.scribd.com/doc/251688/Chamin ... Concertino

For some more info. I recommend the site 8notes.com. If you subscribe, you can get downloads from beginner to advanced.

Did this info help? I hope it did.

~Melissa

m3the01 · Post by **m3the01** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 8:24 am

flutepower wrote:Hey lula,

Another great solo would be my all time favorite "Chaminade Concertino", but this one is very hard, and I can't play it yet
http://www.scribd.com/doc/251688/Chamin ... Concertino

~Melissa

Really like this piece, always fun!!!

Good luck, but it is more advanced.

lula · Post by **lula** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 4:26 pm

I love the Charminade Concerto, but it is way too advanced. Got any more songs that might be easier? I like both of the songs you selected but I'm not sure what I can play. I didn't look at Morning, but I might. I need more ideas please.

lula · Post by **lula** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 4:52 pm

Okay, I listened to Morning by Edvard Greig and I fell in love with it. I may order this for the solo recital/contest. It says that it is 8 pages long. Do you think that is too long for a solo? I don't want to be up there for thirty minutes! But this song is pretty! Thank you so much for finding it for me.

I hope this song will not be too advanced for me, if it is then I'm not going to do the recital.

Lula

m3the01 · Post by **m3the01** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 4:52 pm

What about,

Badineria->Bach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yDnJ0kFwZ0

Sheet Music,

http://www.flutegirl.ca/pdf/C_70_Badinerie.pdf

Or Pavane,

I think the music is available at 8notes,

The pavane piece, is really very easy, however playing it really really well takes some practice. Ive always loved to play it, and its a really easy one for memorizing. I can give u a lot of tips on both the above piece if u want,

Good luck,

flutepower · Post by **flutepower** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:13 pm

Hey lula,

You could download and print the song "Morning" from the site I mentioned above in only two pages. I listened to the piece and I believe it is 2 to 4 minutes, not 30 min.

If you really want to play this song, you should ask someone to make sure.
Here is a classical clip of the song, and it is 4.54 min. long only. I hope you play it - it is so beautiful I am sure you will win.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya5ICVKUERg

Their is also another really beautiful piece I've just found called, "Secret Garden". I could not find a free copy of this piece yet, so check it out.

Good Luck,
~Melissa

lula · Post by **lula** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:03 pm

I'm going to play Morning by Edvard Greig for my solo recital. Thanks so much for all of the music reccomendations!

I love this song so much!

Lula

flutepower · Post by **flutepower** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:07 pm

Hey lula,
I'm so glad you have a song for your recital

!
Please contact me with the solo results after you perform.
Good Luck,
~Melissa

lula · Post by **lula** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:41 pm

I played Morning by Edvard Greig for the first time today! It was so cool!!! I love this song a lot.

Lula

flutepower · Post by **flutepower** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 5:35 pm

Wonderful! I hope you excel in your contest!
~Melissa

Kleynan · Post by **Kleynan** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:21 am

blow them away with some a little different, play "bouree" originally by Bach, but in Jethro Tull version!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWJgJkVL0xM

Lily · Post by **Lily** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:20 pm

I envy you guys.
It's harder for me to get sheet music. I have to pay a lot more, because I have to pay for shipping. And now it could get hard to get things shipped here (stupid volcano in my back yard).

I tried Morning, I'm not advanced enough for it.
(sorry for posting laaaaaate).

fluteguy18 · Post by **fluteguy18** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:14 pm

Lily,

That's YOUR volcano that's causing all of this trouble? I think it's out of adjustment. You really should get that taken care of. It's making a big mess!

lula · Post by **lula** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:11 am

That was funny. LOL

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