Marylhurst Flute Choir - Middle/Junior High School Division (Middle School Flute Choir with LeeAn...

This group is for flutists from 5th through 8th grades. Students must be involved in their school's band program or be taking private lessons. Flute choir is an excellent opportunity for young flutists to learn more about their instrument. Often in band situations, because there is only one teacher to help a class full of budding musicians, the instructor cannot possible tell if each student is correctly blowing, fingering the notes, articulating, etc. In flute choir, I stress correct posture and hand and body positioning, accurate articulation, good tone production and breathing, playing in tune with others, and becoming more independent players. We will work on a variety of musical styles from 3-part music to 6-part or more. This means that players may be alone on their part, rather than sharing parts with someone else, creating in them more confidence as a performer. And I move the parts around, meaning the same person is not always on first: everyone who want to can play first flute. And the added bonus? It's fun!