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Discussing the 2024 Denton Black Film Festival, which is celebrating their 10th anniversary of showcasing black culture! The Denton Black Film Festival has grown into a 5-Day event that allows you to immerse yourself in some of the best showcases of black cinema, music, spoken word, art, and so much more. Visit www.dentonbff.com and get your tickets today! 

Discussing the 10th anniversary of the Denton Black Film Festival in a round table conversation with my guests:

Linda Eaddy, Director of Film Programming
Harry Eaddy, Festival Director
Nic Nichelson, Music Director
Rhonda Bellamy Hodge, Director of Social Justice Programming
Beatrice McBride, Director of Photography

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As birthdays go, it’s a big one. Not just for the RAAF but really for aviation in Australia, which owes its start to the world’s second independent air force.

In this episode, host Phil Tarrant and guest Adam Thorn reveal how Australian Aviation will celebrate the milestone, as well as asking for help from our listeners and readers.

Plus, the team digs into the big issues of the last week, including whether Virgin really can make mid-market work after the TWU raised concerns.

Finally, our story on a Singapore A380 leaving Alice Springs broke the internet  – but why was it so popular?   

If the last year was stressful, then spare a thought for the one man directly involved in every twist and turn, TWU national secretary Michael Kaine.

In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, Adam Thorn speaks to one of the industry’s most influential figures about the biggest stories of the last few months.

The pair discuss the union’s rocky relationship with Qantas and its chief executive, Alan Joyce, whether Virgin really is genuine about its promises to become a mid-market carrier, and Rex’s entry into the Golden Triangle.

Finally, the pair talk about JobKeeper and what will happen if it doesn’t continue for aviation at the end of next month.  

Flute 360 | Episode 56: “Academic Highlights at Texas Woman’s University” (42:38)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with the Flute Pedagogy class at Texas Woman’s University. Dr. Danielle Woolery who is a clarinetist and a music education specialist teaches the pedagogy class. My time at TWU was eventful with a Flute 360 presentation and then the recording of this episode. The TWU students talk about their academic successes throughout the year, their unique projects, and many other topics. Check out today’s episode!

Episode 56 – Main Points:

• 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
• 1:15 – Welcome & Episode Topics
• 3:11 – Flute Pedagogy Course
• 3:26 – Dr. Danielle Woolery
• 3:32 – Class Topics: methodologies, résumés, studio lesson handbooks, interviews
• 4:45 – Caitlin: Lessons learned from the flute pedagogy course.
• 4:56 – Method Books: beginner & intermediate levels, scale books, and more!
• 6:05 – David: How to write a recommendation letter for our students.
• 6:55 – Flute 360’s Episode 20: Recommendation Letters
• 7:31 – Giovanni: Explore our teaching methods through literature.
• 8:05 – Giovanni & Caitlin: Supportive Environment
• 9:14 – Networking and Collaboration
• 10:20 – David: Flute Literature and Flute Pedagogy Courses
• 11:31 – Target’s Bookshelves
• 12:23 – Caitlin: Personalized Courses
• 12:56 – Résumés
• 13:24 – Every flutist has their own unique place within the music community!
• 14:10 – TWU’s Department of Music – Pedagogy Degree
• 15:55 – Caitlin’s comments
• 17:52 – Heidi: Life is a great teacher!
• 18:14 – Caitlin graduates May 2019 from TWU.
• 19:04 – Dr. Woolery’s comments
• 19:34 – TWU’s Teaching Assistantships through the Department of Music.
• 19:51 – David: Requirements for the T.A.
• 21:03 – Changing different hats as a musician.
• 21:21 – Caitlin: Teaching and Grading
• 22:35 – Building confidence and gaining experience.
• 23:00 – Mentorship
• 23:21 – Caitlin comments about her teaching assistantship.
• 23:29 – Denton State Supported Living Center, TX
• 24:44 – Time Management
• 25:31 – Texas Flute Society
• 26:12 – Jacob Wright, TFS - Festival Co-Chair
• 27:01 – Giovanni: Music Family at TWU
• 30:00 – Topic #3
• 30:08 – David: TWU’s Flute Pedagogy Workshop
• 31:14 – Flute 360’s Episode 37 with Valerie Coleman
• 31:44 – Dr. Danielle Woolery mentions students’ projects!
• 32:07 – Flute Quartet Project (Paula, Caitlin, Jacob, and special mention, David)
• 32:30 – Caitlin comments on the group’s flute quartet project!
• 32:48 – Prescribed Music List (PML)
• 35:38 – Click here for the PDF or contact Caitlin Rose.
• 36:39 – Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
• 37:25 – National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors
• 38:04 – Gio’s project.
• 41:04 – Conclusion!
• 41:57 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions’ Website

Episode 56 – Resources Mentioned:

• TWU – Dr. Danielle Woolery
• TWU – Dr. Pamela Youngblood
• TWU – The Department of Music
• TWU Student: Paula Hartsough’s Website
• TWU Student: David Wright’s Instagram
• TWU Student: Giovanni Perez’s Facebook
• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website

Episode 56 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
• Silver & Bronze: J&K Productions’ Website

Flute 360 | Episode 47: “Competition Repertoire Guides with Peter Senchuk” (54:50)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with composer Peter Senchuk about his Sonata for Flute and Piano (2016) in great detail. Peter talks about the overall idea of his sonata, the premiere of the work, and Heidi offers some performance suggestions. Part Two of Peter’s Flute Sonata is one of the repertoire requirements for the NFA’s Convention Performers Competition. Good luck to everyone who is submitting an application! 

Episode 47 – Main Points:

• 0:23 – Gold Sponsor: Straubinger Flute Company
• 1:06 – Welcome!
• 3:11 – Peter is originally from Canada.
• 4:53 – Peter’s musical background.
• 8:34 – USC’s Thornton School of Music
• 10:45 – Peter’s flute compositions
• 13:15 – Daniel Dorff, Theodore Presser
• 13:53 – Question: What advice do you have for aspiring composers?
• 13:57 – Peter’s answer
• 14:39 – Peter’s connection to the flute community.
• 15:10 – Question: How did your Sonata for Flute and Piano (2016) come about?
• 15:22 – Pamela Youngblood, flutist and educator (TWU)
• 15:39 – NFA’s San Diego Flute Convention (2016)
• 17:00 – “I really try to write for the players themselves.” – Peter
• 17:05 – Peter Sheridan, low flutes specialist
• 18:06 – Peter’s Sonata for Flute and Piano (2016)
• 18:17 – Gabriel Bita, pianist
• 20:33 – Texas Flute Society
• 21:26 – Flute Sonata (2016): Part I
• 22:12 – Peter’s comments on Part I
• 30:08 – Collaboration
• 30:36 – Beginning of the work: open the lid of the piano.
• 31:30 – Flute Sonata (2016): Part II
• 31:43 – Part II’s middle section is influenced by jazz.
• 34:34 – “The grace notes are more like ‘scoops’ found in jazz.” – Peter
• 36:35 – Part II: Introduction and Final Sections
• 37:26 – Rhythmic variety
• 37:37 – John Adams & Jennifer Higdon, composers
• 40:03 – Interplay between flute and piano.
• 42:28 – C Dorian
• 45:33 – “Never do something the same way twice.” – Peter
• 46:37 – Final comments
• 46:49 – “You want [the flute sonata] to be really lively and have fun with it!” – Peter
• 47:19 – Advice from Peter’s teacher.
• 48:06 – “You have to be true to yourself.” – Heidi
• 54:00 – National Flute Association’s Salt Lake City Flute Convention

Picks:

Peter

• Caroline Shaw’s Partita for 8 Voices

Heidi

• Leonard Bernstein’s Essay: “The Mountain Disappears”
• Jack London’s Book: “The Call of the Wild”
• Nespresso’s Recycling Bag

Episode 47 – Resources Mentioned:

• Peter Senchuk’s Website
• Peter Senchuk’s YouTube Channel
• Emily Senchuk’s Website (flutist)
• LA Flute Orchestra’s YouTube Channel
• National Flute Association’s Competition Information
• Stephen Hartke, composer
• Heidi Kay Begay’s Website

 Episode 47 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Straubinger Flute Company's Website
• Silver: Contact Heidi for details!
• Bronze: J&K Productions’ Website

Flute 360 | Episode 10: “An Interview with Dr. Sam Hood!” (1:16:12)

Today, Heidi talks with Dr. Sam Hood about his thesis research, “The Flutist’s MAPP (Movement Applications for Practice and Performance): A Dalcrozian Approach to Flute Pedagogy.” Sam talks about Dalcroze’s method and how it led him to his thesis topic. In addition, he discusses three exercises (tap the balloon, arm flute walking music, and “hoopbrato”) that flutists can incorporate within their own practice session!

Episode 10 – Main Points:

• Background of “The Flutist’s MAPP” (2:40)
• Sam’s Teachers: Bonnie Jacobi, Fritz Anders, & Dr. Lisa Garner Santa
• Who is Jaques-Dalcroze? (5:41)
• Dalcroze’s Violin Concerto (6:04)
• Alexander Technique (8:11)
• Eurhythmics (8:47)
  • Sam’s takeaway – it’s a personal experience
• Teaching Music In The Twenty-First Century by Robert Abramson, et al (11:19)
• A Soprano on Her Head: Right-Side-Up Reflections on Life and Other Performances by Eloise Ristad (12:50)
• Resources for Listeners – please see below (14:00)
• Rhythm and Life: The Work of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze by Irwin Spector (15:40)
• Dalcroze Videos – please see below (16:30)
• William Westney at Texas Tech University (18:08)
• Dalcroze foundation to “The Flutist’s MAPP” (20:26)
• Three Aspects (22:18)
  • 1.) Improvisation
  • 2.) Time, Space, & Energy
  • 3.) Rhythmic Layers
• Rhythm and Movement: Applications of Dalcroze Eurhythmics by Elsa Findlay (23:40)
• 2^ndAspect – Time, Space, and Energy (30:18)
• 3^rdAspect – Rhythmic Layers (35:04)
  • 1.) The pulse of the piece (36:00)
  • 2.) The breath (37:03)
  • 3.) The fingers (39:38)
    • Bringing Music to Life by Barry Green (40:02)
  • 4.) The tongue (43:35)
• Try learning the music without your flute. (45:34)
• “The Flutist’s Mapp” Exercises – please see videos below
  • 1.) Tap the Balloon (47:27)
  • 2.) Arm Flute Walking Music (52:01)
  • 3.) “Hoopbrato” (1:00:23)

Episode 10 – Resources Mentioned:

Books:

• Teaching Music In The Twenty-First Century by Robert Abramson, et al
• A Soprano on Her Head: Right-Side-Up Reflections on Life and Other Performances by Eloise Ristad
• Rhythm and Life: The Work of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze by Irwin Spector
• Rhythm and Movement: Applications of Dalcroze Eurhythmics by Elsa Findlay
• Bringing Music to Life by Barry Green
• Rhythm, Music and Education by Jaques-Dalcroze Emile

YouTube Videos:

• Fritz Anders
• Dalcroze Eurhythmics with Lisa Parker
• Dalcroze Eurhythmics Skipping Game with Greg Ristow
• Dalcroze Eurhythmics Stopping-Starting Quick Reaction with Greg Ristow
• Dalcroze Eurhythmics Jumping Game with Greg Ristow

Sam Hood’s Videos:

• Video 1 – Time, Space, & Energy
• Video 2 – Tap the Balloon
• Video 3 – Arm Flute Walking Music
• Video 4 – “Hoopbrato”

Contact Information:

• Sam Hood’s Website: https://samuelhood.com
• Sam Hood’s E-mail: hood.samuelj@gmail.com
• Heidi Kay Begay’s Website: https://heidikaybegay.com
• Heidi Kay Begay’s E-mail: heidikaybegay@gmail.com

Flute 360's Sponsor:

• J&K Productions: https://jaykayproductions.media