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Flute Masterclass with Pamela Endsley

I had to warm up for the piccolo masterclass during the majority of this session so I only have notes from one performer. This session had excerpts that may show up on an orchestral audition

Mozart: Concerto in G Major

  • Concertos may be used since the committee can get a since of pitch and rhythm.
  • Repeated notes are either going somewhere or coming from somewhere. Use dynamics to show this.
  • Make sure you have perfect Rhythm, count out each rest, don't skip over any.
  • Stay relaxed

    Beethoven: Leanor #3

    • One of the hardest sections of this piece is the opening statement because of the high sustained notes. However it is pointless to put this on an audition.
    • This piece should be played at 126.
    • Intonation is very important.
    • Relax your jaw to bring the pitch down.
    • Don't rush the 16th notes; if you do, the first ones will get chopped.