Podcasts about principal flute

This week's Inline G couldn't have had a more serendipitous timing, as I sat down with the brand new (as in, 2 days brand new!) permanent Principal Flute of the WDR Funkhausorchester; Marianna Busslechner. Formerly at the Staatskapelle Dresden orchestral academy, Marianna chats about her experiences going directly from playing under Christian Thielemann to improvising jazz solos at the WDR. We also chatted about her now professional connections with Die Maus and Tatort, and I finally get to ask a guest their favourite Arctic Monkeys song.You can find Marianna on social media @MariannaBusslechner If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xChapters:0:00 - Someonee check on old Inline G3:23 - Experiences so far at the WDR Funkhausorchester11:46 - What is the a Funkhausorchester?18:02 - Die Maus23:45 - Tatort31:55 - Marianna's incredibly special Muramatsu39:10 Staatskapelle Dresden Academy45:27 - Arctic Monkeys and Disco Tunes51:22 - Quick Fire Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming to you fresh from the Emerald Isle herself, this week's episode features the the Principal Flute of The National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland (and proud fellow owner of an Irish accent); Catriona Ryan. After a few Instagram DMs, Catriona managed to squeeze me into her exceptionally busy schedule after a rehearsal to sit down together in the National Concerto Hall in Dublin and chat all things flute. From platinum Brannens and the importance of Orchestral Blending to a shared admiration of irish trad players and String, this episode has a wee something for everyone. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can sign up for just 5 quid a month to be a Patron at;patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xChapters:0:00 - An Irish Hello3:34 - Studying with Trevor Wye (amongst others)12:45 - A word on the Piccolo18:30 - Orchestral Firsts (and our Jimmy)27:15 - Concertos and Blending30:35 - Platinum head Brannens34:42 - Classical Music in Ireland44:20 - Quick Fire Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second episode from world flute capital Paris features another (very) special guest; this week I'm joined by Principal Flute of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Sony Classical Recording Artist, award-winning Chamber Musician, former ARD Competition winner, CRR de Paris Professor and my former teacher; Magali Mosnier. I sat down with Magali to chat everything from playing under the great Myung-Whun Chung and winning the ARD International Music Competition, to her teaching philosophies and favourite cocktails. It's another milestone moment for this podcast to have a musician of Magali's stature on, and I'd like to thank each and every one of you for watching/listening over the last 7 months, it means the world to me x If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a beer or a Dr Pepper with my PayPal link below (also in my Instagram bio!)Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but small donations of a few euro/pounds/dollars help keep the lights on round here, if you can afford it xwww.paypal.me/garethhouston92Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xChapters: 0:00:00 - Introduction0:03:35 - Interview with Magali Mosnier0:04:45 - Franck Edouard and José-Daniel Castellon0:11:30 - Playing under Myung-whun Chung0:17:05 - First Tour with Radio France Philharmonic0:19:25 - Debussy and Ravel flute solos0:26:56 - Solo Career0:38:99 - Contemporary Concertos0:45:45 - The French Flute School 0:51:35 - The Future of Magali Mosnier0:55:38 - Quick Fire Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My coach from 1988-1990 was Trudy Kane. Ms Kane was Principal Flute with the Metropolitan Opera 1976-2008 and is Professor Emeritus at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami. She received both her BM and MM from the Juilliard School. She is active in the commercial recording field and can be heard on the soundtracks of many film scores including The Untouchables and Beauty and the Beast (original). She can be heard and seen on many Met videos including Il Trittico, Manon Lescaut, Peter Grimes and three different La Bohemes. Her solo CD In the French Style includes Sonatas by Franck, Fauré and the Gieseking Sonatine.

What's up Amy? Featuring surprise guest Gareth Davies, Principal Flute, London Symphony. Plus updates on Trio Virado, Brevard Music Center and AP's summer reading list.

Performing as Principal Flute with the Boston Symphony Orchestra while simultaneously initiating a gender discrimination lawsuit against the organization for equal pay was the most difficult period in Elizabeth Rowe's professional life. She credits the support of her colleagues, her dedication to perform under pressure, and the unique state laws of Massachusetts for getting her through this period.Check out Elizabeth Rowe on Instagram, Facebook, or the web.Follow Speaking Soundly on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.Follow David on Instagram.You can find out more about Artful Narratives Media on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or the web.The Speaking Soundly theme song is composed by Joseph Saba/Stewart Winter and used by permission of Videohelper.Speaking Soundly was co-created by David Krauss and Jessica Handelman. This interview has been edited and condensed to fit the time format.Episode copyright © 2022 Artful Narratives Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to a very special guest - Serena's former flute teacher Bart Feller! Serena shares the lessons she learned from Bart in high school, and how some of them have changed meaning or truly begun to click over time. We also discuss what it means to be a compassionate teacher and mentor at various stages of a young person's development. Bart Feller is Principal Flute of the New Jersey Symphony, New York City Opera and Santa Fe Opera Orchestras. He has appeared with the New York Philharmonic, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Bargemusic and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Mr. Feller has also appeared as concerto soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Jupiter Symphony. He is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, where his teachers included Julius Baker and John Krell; he has also worked extensively with Keith Underwood. Among the summer festivals he has participated in are the Marlboro Music Festival, OK Mozart International Festival, Colorado College Chamber Music Festival, Napa Valley Chamber Music Festival, and the Grand Teton Music Festival. Mr. Feller is Professor of Flute at Rutgers University/Mason Gross School of the Arts, and teaches in the Pre-College Division of The Juilliard School. https://www.bartfeller.net --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creative-baggage/support

Hannah Darroch, Principal Flute of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra joins us to chat about a new chamber music series launching at Three Boys Brewery in Christchurch.

We were appointed in the same week. My flute sister for 8 years, Christina Smith, is here to talk about how we played then, and how we play now. And, of course, we serve up some Tea.

Flutist Demarre McGill exudes energy and passion – for music, for his students, for whatever project he is working on. The Seattle Symphony's Principal Flute is also a busy soloist and chamber musician who immerses himself in the moment, applying his extraordinary talent to playing everything from baroque, classical and romantic era music, to cutting-edge contemporary compositions. Suzanne spoke with Demarre McGill about what makes him tick as a musician and as a person.

A thoroughly enjoyable conversation with Wendy Isaac Bergin, a Gulf Coast native who spent 22 years teaching music at Prairie View A & M and performing as Principal Flute in Houston's Opera In The Heights Orchestra for 19 years. Wendy's experience as a white educator at an HBCU where 90 percent of the student body is from a minority household makes for an enlightening and humorous topic of discussion. We explore her journey, life and influences including her time in Sweden and her encounter with an act of amazing grace. Her new book, Lessons In The Wild, follows musician and college instructor T. Sebastian Morrow as his life unravels when professional and personal trials befall him, forcing him to fight for his career. Stunning allegations against him leave his job in jeopardy and put him at odds with the administration. When Morrow's personal realm is also turned upside down, his unexpected guide is a young acquaintance who helps Sebastian remember what is most important in his life. Episode References: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/12/us/verda-tetteh-scholarship.html (A High School Senior Won a $40,000 Scholarship. Then She Gave It Up.) Wendy' Website: http://www.wendyisaacbergin.com (http://www.wendyisaacbergin.com) GET THE BOOK!!! https://tinyurl.com/wcu3egj (Amazon) Or order at your local bookstore! Interesting Humans Socials: https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/) https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/ (https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/)

The Principal Flute of the New York Philharmonic, Robert Langevin, served as Principal in Pittsburgh for eight years until he was asked to join New York by Kurt Mazur. He discusses his new cd on the Bridge label "La Belle Epoque" with the Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and Syrinx, Faure Fantaisie and Morceau, Enesco Cantabile and presto, Mouquet Flute de Pan, Widor Suite and Gaubert Nocturne, Fantaisie and Madrigal with pianist Margaret Kampmeier. Robert remembers his years with Lorin Maazel and Mariss Jansons in Pittsburgh and New York, talks about his love of summers at Chautauqua, New York, recordings of Mozart and Nielsen and whether he has bribed the director of Live From Lincoln Center to feature his solos on the PBS New Year's Eve broadcasts. The tradition of French flute playing is explored in detail in this conversation with Jim Cunningham.

Peggy Greb, flutist with the Aeolian Winds and Principal Flute of the Edgewood Symphony Orchestra fills us in on the plan for the first free  Bach Beethoven and Brunch concert of 2021 July 11 at Mellon Park, Fifth and Shady in Shadyside. Peggy has story of the group and an update on the Edgewood Symphony plus her personal musical journey from elementary school in New York to music making in Pittsburgh plus the scene in real estate in Pittsburgh.  

A Gulf Coast native, Wendy Bergin spent 22 years teaching music at Prairie View A & M and performing as Principal Flute in Houston's Opera in the Heights Orchestra for 19 years. A native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Bergin lives in the Houston area. Visit Lion's Den Productions Music by Fred Walker, Bits & Pieces. Used with permission. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/altitude-adjustment2/support

Netty spills with tea with OAE founding member and Principal Flute Lisa Beznosiuk. Lisa shares stories about how she accidentally found classical music before becoming obsessed with it. __Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger...), Netty chats with a variety of conductors, players and other guests as she 'spills the tea' on the side of classical music you don't normally hear.Available as Apple podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, TuneIn+Alexa

Demarre McGill, Principal Flute of the Seattle Symphony joins us on Behind the Screen. Demarre walks us through his audition successes, and how he prepares for them. He talks about his philosophy called the “Habit of Playing Beautifully” and how you need to train yourself to sound beautiful, regardless of what you’re playing. This conversation is a deep dive into the mind of a great musician who has a wonderful outlook on life and music.Thank you for subscribing and let us know your thoughts or who’d you like to hear on Behind the Screen at screenisup@gmail.com 

"If I'd had been a man, life with the flute would have been very different!" This week on 'Talking Flutes' in the first of a two part podcast Clare speaks with the enigmatic, colourful and tour de force that is Atarah Ben-Tovim M.B.E about being involved in the flute playing world for over 60 years.  From breaking down barriers and being Principal Flute in Liverpool during the 60's and the time of the Beatles, to her continued love and passion for flute study. Atarah Ben-Tovim, MBE is a British flautist and children's concert presenter.  Born in Wales, Ben-Tovim played her first television concert live at the Royal Albert Hall, at the age of fourteen. She was principal flautist with the National Youth Orchestra, and then from 1963-75 principal flautist with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. She left the RLPO to found Atarah's Band in 1975, a group which sought to improve children's experiences with classical music. Atarah was awarded the MBE in 1980 for her work in this field. During its lifetime, the band played to over three million people. In the late 1980s, BBC Radio Three made the programme Atarah's Music Box, all about children and music. Omnibus devoted a programme to her work, as did Blue Peter and Magpie. Her own television series, Atarah's Music, aimed at primary school children, aired in 1982. Together with her husband Douglas Boyd she published The Right Instrument for Your Child followed by You Can Make Music!. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com   

At this stage in my life I've developed a new mission statement. "I help people learn how to empower themselves through music, business & media." And I think a lot of us are doing that now! Featured in the podcast today is Principal Flute of San Antonio Symphony Mark Teplitsky, a friend of just about everybody. He is joined by his lovely wife Liz and they'll be offering their ideas about flutists in business and we'll enjoy some of their playing today on the podcast. Included are works by Brahms, Rimsky-Korsakov, Beethoven and Shostakovich. Sponsored by Flutistry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amy-porter9/support

Today you will hear from Tacy Edwards who is co-founder of the North Charleston POPS! orchestra and currently serves as its Executive Director. Tacy plays Principal Flute with the POPS!, Second Flute in the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and has been the Piccolo player with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra from 1992 to the present. I asked her beforehand if she would be willing to talk about why music is important to her but also, about how she has worked to build a uniquely positive community of musicians and arts supporters who have all worked together to create meaningful connections and lasting relationships. http://northcharlestonpops.com/about-us/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwn4Ad0qm2bFS7oN3Dw-aSQ https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/latest_headlines/n-charleston-pops/article_3599fcb2-5661-522e-b660-0891c4a3def5.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-summers/support

In this episode, conductor Jaime Martin - former principal flute of the COE - talks to Simon Mundy about his COE experience: the thrill of being invited to play with the Orchestra for the first time, the conductors and soloists who have taught him the most, how he handed over to Clara Andrada (see episode 5) and why he decided to swap his flute for a baton. 

Lorna McGhee, Principal Flute of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, performs works of Telemann, Blochwitz, and Dohnanyi, talks about the importance of each piece, and how she is handling the pandemic.  

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Simon Mundy interviews the COE's Spanish Principal Flute, Clara Andrada de la Calle, also Principal Flute of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra. She talks about how she became a flautist, who her teachers were, how she came to the COE and what makes this Orchestra so special to her. Clara also talks about her musical activities beside the COE.

"It's a given that you've got technical prowess at an audition so don't play anything complicated...you'll impress nobody!" One of the most insightful flute podcasts of the last 12 months with wonderful insight in to orchestral auditions and what, and how to play.   Arguably the best flute job in the world! Principal Flute of the London Symphony Orchestra Gareth Davies speaks with Clare Southworth in an honest an open 'Talking Flutes' podcast talking about how he's definitely not a flute fanatic and never dreamt of being in the top flute seat in the LSO. There's flute playing advice coming out of every second of this podcast with a clear guide as to how you should go about playing your flute! 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the Trevor James Flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com     

"It oozes out of every pore!" This week on 'Talking Flutes Extra' Jean-Paul speaks with Principal Flute of the RTE National Symphony Orchestra about the most important part of musical communication.  Using your 'tone' and how when listen to a good flute player, their sound comes oozing out of their pores as they communicate a story to an audience.  How Covid-19 has affected her love for making music with others and we also speak about her love for Tea! Please keep sending your questions and suggestions for future podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com and to @talkingflutes on FB and @tjflutes on IG or @flute on Twitter. 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com

Today I had the great privilege of speaking with Chelsea Knox, who is one of the principal flutists of the MET Orchestra. Chelsea joined the Orchestra 3 years ago in 2017. There are so many new things I learned about Chelsea through this interview! She's had quite the professional past. Chelsea is an artist in both music and in visual art, and her work has been displayed in various galleries throughout NYC and Connecticut. She studied at Juilliard, and prior to her appointment at the Met, she appeared with numerous orchestras including the Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Princeton, New Haven, and Baltimore Symphonies. I am so excited to share my conversation with Chelsea today. Without further ado, let's meet Chelsea! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/julia-choi/support

My guest this week is flautist, Demarre McGill! Mr. McGill is the Principal Flute of the Seattle Symphony and has previously served as Principal Flute or acting principal of the Dallas Symphony, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Florida Orchestra, and Santa Fe Opera Orchestra. In addition to his orchestral career, Mr. McGill has gained international recognition as a soloist and chamber musician. He has appeared as a soloist with prestigious ensembles like Philadelphia Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He has participated as a chamber musician at festivals like Santa Fe, Marlboro, Seattle, and Stellenbosch chamber music festivals and is the co-founder of the McGill/McHale Trio alongside clarinetist, Anthony McGill, and pianist Michael McHale. Dedicated to training the next generation of classical musicians, Mr. McGill has appeared as a performer and educator in countries like South Africa, South Korea, Japan, Quebec, and throughout the United States. He is currently Associate Professor of Flute at Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is an artist-faculty member of Aspen Music Festival.Mr. McGill and I discuss the question, "What are elements of strong leadership in classical music?" We discuss what makes a leader, dealing with musicians as people, how to successfully lead a section, in what ways music education has evolved, and what he would like to see from leadership in classical music as they tackle issues of diversity and inclusion. You can find out more about Demarre McGill at his website, www.demarremcgill.com, and on his Instagram @demarremcgill.

Legendary flutist discusses his life as a studio musician recording hundreds of film and television scores over 30+ years, including his many collaborations with John Williams in scores such as The River, Jurassic Park and Memoirs of a Geisha Jim Walker is one of the most talented and celebrated flutist of our times. From classical to jazz to television and film to the concert hall, Walker has brilliantly showcased his incredible musicianship for 50+ years. In his incredibly prolific career as a studio musician, Jim Walker has performed in hundreds of film and television scores. His first major prominent part was assigned to him by John Williams in 1984—the composer picked Walker as soloist for the Academy Award-nominated score of The River, directed by Mark Rydell and starring Mel Gibson and Sissy Spacek. Since then, he's been part of the flute section in virtually all of John Williams's recordings in Los Angeles until 2008, including some of Williams's biggest hits such as Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Home Alone, Jurassic Park and Schindler's List. Walker can also also be heard as soloist/1st flute in scores such as Amistad, The Patriot, Catch Me If You Can and Memoirs of a Geisha. His versatility and incredible dexterity was appreciated by some of Hollywood's top film composers including Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Elmer Bernstein, Randy Newman, Danny Elfman, Alan Silvestri, and his playing can be heard in box office hits such as Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Titanic, Finding Nemo, but also beloved classics like Awakenings, Edward Scissorhands, Cocoon. In this in-depth conversation, Jim talks about his musical life, from his upbringing in Kentucky to his arrival in Los Angeles as the Principal Flute of the LA Phil and his work as a studio musician for films and television scores. He talks extensively about his many collaborations with John Williams, including his soloist work on The River and Memoirs of a Geisha, but also the very challenging parts he had to perform in scores such as Hook and Jurassic Park, offering his own detailed look on Williams's music as seen from the performer's unique point of view. For more information and the full list of musical excerpts featured in the episode, visit https://thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com/2020/08/07/jim-walker-podcast

This week on Beethoven Walks into a Bar, it’s all about flutes and food. We go for another round of Bar Talk with associate principal flute, Shannon Finney. She’s gathered up quite a following for her weekly porch concerts in front of her home in Waldo. We also learn about her passion for cooking, and what it’s like to sit next to Mike for 13 long years.   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6490G0emXfqxfJd9OECmjm?si=LUz_ACKMSyOPOvHwUbpxIQ (Spotify Playlist) https://www.allmusic.com/album/brittens-orchestra-mw0001877852 (Kansas City Symphony – Britten’s Orchestra) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJAATKkQUcw (EMMANUEL PAHUD | Flute solo from "Daphnis et Chloé" by Ravel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YunVe0_60U4 (Dance of the Seven Veils from Salome by R. Strauss) https://youtu.be/-4788Tmz9Zo?t=227 (Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Flute Solo)

"Metronomes and tuning machines should be banished to outer space.." This week I have a really special treat for you as this time Paul Edmund-Davies can’t escape this WhatsApp call with Jean-Paul.  A very special musician, soloist, author, teacher, educator, wine and champagne connoisseur and seriously nice guy. He established his international reputation as flautist and soloist in the 20 years that he was Principal Flute of the London Symphony Orchestra and then the five years in the same position at the Philharmonia Orchestra.  Always in demand for masterclasses, recitals and concerts worldwide, he has also found the time in his hectic schedule to have edited and published more than 25 books of flute music.  His ‘The 28 Day Warm up Book for all Flautists…eventually!’ is a best seller and has been translated into Japanese, Spanish and Russian.  It is a MUST HAVE book on my music stand and highly recommended. In 2015 he launched his online flute education resource, Simply Flute. The website simplyflute.com provides both free and subscription materials to help flute players and teachers on their respective journeys. We love to get your feedback so please continue to send any ideas for future 'Talking Flutes' podcasts to flutepodcasts@gmail.com 'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are podcast productions by the TJ flute Company.  For more information visit www.trevorjamesflutes.com 

Aaron Goldman, Principal Flute of the National Symphony Orchestra discusses the history of the flute and demonstrates various flutes you may have never heard before. He also shares his journey in music, which isn't always a straight path to the top.

A Lenten Service of WorshipSPECIAL MUSIC“How Can I Keep From Singing” “Be Thou My Vision” HOMILY“I Waited Patiently for the Lord . . . Do Not Delay ” Rev. Dr. Michael Lee FitzePOSTLUDE“On Wings of Song” GUEST MUSICIANGUEST MUSICIANTacy Edwards, Executive Director of the North Charleston POPS!, is also a performing musician with roles of Principal Flute of the POPS!, Second Flute in the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, and Piccoloist of the New Sousa Band and the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Tacy has four CD releases: The Water Is Wide, Hauntings, and Solo and Chamber Works for Guitar by Radames Gnattali, and Tempo Do Brasil. Nominated for a Grammy in 2011 she is now a voting member of the Recording Academy. She been Instructor of Flute at the College of Charleston for the past 25 years and teaches at the Charleston Academy of Music. She has traveled far and wide as an artist performer from the Far East to South America and has published two method books for flute, Developing Doubtful Digits and The Ultimate Workout for Professional Flutists, a flute trio arrangement of the Charleston and is the inventor of The Flute Parka, a resting pad for flutes, and The Bridge Bag to house lefreQue devices. A strong proponent for music education, Tacy founded the POPS!KidZ program in North Charleston.

Haley Bangs, a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the Second Flute of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. She previously served as Assistant Principal/Second Flute of the Omaha Symphony, and Principal Flute of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. She has also performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Annapolis Symphony, Evansville Philharmonic, New World Symphony Orchestra, and the Colorado and Breckenridge Music Festival Orchestras.In addition to her performing career, Haley is a passionate educator. Her teaching career began as a flute instructor for Holland Music Studios in Rochester, NY in 2008. She also served as a group flute and oboe instructor for the Eastman School of Music’s New Horizons Band. During the summer of 2009, she was a teaching assistant for the Seattle Youth Symphony’s summer music program, the Marrowstone Summer Music Festival. From 2015-2017, Haley was the teaching assistant for the flute studio of Bonita Boyd at the Eastman School of Music, where she taught flute lessons and led studio classes for students of both the Eastman School of Music and University of Rochester. During her doctoral residency at the Eastman School of Music, Haley was a flute instructor for the Eastman Community Music School. She has also served as a teaching artist for the Very Young Composers’ Seminar, an educational program founded by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.Haley is a doctoral candidate at the Eastman School of Music where she earned her Bachelor of Music Degree in 2009. While performing in the U.S. Navy Band from 2009-2015, she was able to continue her graduate studies at the Catholic University of America and received her Master of Music Degree in 2015. During her free time, Haley can be found taking care of her two dogs, Annie and Daisy, and enjoying the outdoors as much as she can. She is also an avid skier and scuba diver.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

Greg Pattillo has always been an unconventional flute player. From his days at conservatory to his brief stint as Principal Flute, Greg was always looking for something more and for a way to really connect with his audience. Everything really seemed to fall into place for Greg when he moved to New York City, started performing in the subways, and founded his group, Project Trio, with Eric Stephenson on cello and Peter Seymour on bass.

Jake and Gabe Fridkis are the Flute Bros—literally brothers that grew up loving music and following their dream to become professional flutists. And dreams do come true. With Jake’s position of Principal Flute of the Fort Worth Symphony and Gabe’s recent win of the Assistant Principal seat, they are the first all sibling principals section in a major symphony wind section. 

Seth Morris is the newly appointed Co-Principal Flute of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Seth’s passion for opera and ballet music has afforded him a depth of knowledge that came in handy at his audition for the Principal Flute position at the MET. I was fascinated to learn more from Seth about how the day he won his dream job went and his plans for the future.

Gareth launched his professional career after his studies at the Guildhall School of Music. He was appointed Principal Flute of the Bournemouth Symphony at 23 and later joined the London Symphony Orchestra as Principal in 2000. He has been with the LSO ever since. As a way to connect with family, friends, and fans back home, Gareth started writing and launched a blog on his website. There, he shares his insights about the performances, reflects upon the local cultures, and writes fun anecdotes about the touring lifestyle. It is a great way to get to know more about Gareth and it was a real treat to chat with him in person.

Known as the man with the golden flute, James Galway has had a career that is groundbreaking and legendary. He has not only achieved the feat of winning one of the most sought-after positions of Principal Flute in the Berlin Philharmonic and toured as a soloist, he has also successfully branched out as a crossover artist. Sir James has sold over 30 million albums and is comfortable with any genre and any repertoire. His wife, Lady Jeanne Galway, a noteworthy flutist in her own right, made the time to also join us for an interview.

International soloist and chamber musician Stefan Hoskuldsson was most recently appointed as Principal Flute of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2015. We here in New York got to know him best for his stellar performances as principal flute with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra from 2008-2015. He got his start in Iceland, studied in England, and thereafter started working at the Flute Center of New York, where he was able to network and build an orchestral career. A flutist’s flutist, Stefan has a characteristically beautiful sound and has established himself as a revered soloist and in-demand teacher.

Seemingly out of nowhere, Demarre McGill has quickly become the next “it” flutist. A recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, Demarre has dominated the audition circuit, holding Principal positions with the Florida Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Santa Fe Opera Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, and Dallas Symphony. Demarre has also been Acting Principal Flute at the Pittsburg Symphony and most recently, at the Metropolitan Opera. Demarre is currently maintaining a jam-packed schedule: He has returned as Principal Flute at the Seattle Symphony, he has stepped in as Visiting Assistant Professor at CCM, and he continues to travel the country giving masterclasses and performing concerts. I snagged a few minutes with Demarre on his latest trip to New York City.

Carol Wincenc is an artist that needs no introduction. She is an iconic flutist and her name is synonymous with graceful and powerful musicianship. In addition to her decades of accomplishments, awards, and accolades, Ms. Wincenc has released a number of recordings that are revered as the authority on execution and artistry. Her natural talent and other’s recognition of her gifts launched her from a young flutist in her hometown of Buffalo to an emerging star fresh from her studies in Italy. She studied at Oberlin, Manhattan School of Music, and Juilliard. Quickly after her graduation, Ms. Wincenc secured the Principal Flute position with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, won the Naumburg Foundation Solo Flute Competition, and established herself as a sought-after soloist. She passes down her wealth of knowledge and wisdom to her students and it excites her to see them reach accomplishments of their own. Before her recital and masterclass at the Flute Center of New York, Ms. Wincenc revealed what it was like building a career in a male-dominated industry and what morsels of advice she hopes to pass down to the next generation.