The 2-hour class will consist of live (via Zoom) demonstrations and discussion of approximately 20 different World Flutes, including the following:

Wood Irish flute, Irish whistle, Indian Bansuri, Chinese Ditzu, South American Pan Pipes, Recorders (Sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor and bass), Native American Flute, Ocarinas, Chromatic Boehm Wood flute, and others. I will play examples and excerpts from the following:

• The Lion King (Broadway show)

• The Lion King (the newest movie version)

• Black Panther (movie)

• Encanto (movie)

• Coco (movie)

• Tangled (movie)

• Bol-Air-Oh! (Bolero with multiple flute overdubs)

• The Lexus ‘December to Remember’ Song (original by Kujala, from YouTube)

Topics of discussion will include:

• Similarities or differences in fingerings between World Flutes and modern Boehm flute.

• Choosing different flutes within the same flute family, in different keys, resulting in easier Intonation and fingerings from transpositions, and brighter or darker timbre.

• Discussion of contrasting stylistic requirements amongst the different musical cultures.

• A recommendation for a World Flute “starter kit” for the modern flutist interested in delving into that world.

• The minimum basic array of World Flutes required to work in a freelance environment, be it Broadway or studio work.

• Time at the end, or at any point doing the presentation for Q & A