Audition Method for Flute, Volume 2: Mid 20th Century (Spiral Bound)

Description

Another indispensable guide for aspiring and established flutists preparing for orchestral auditions, The Audition Method for Flute, Volume 2 offers even more core audition repertoire from the mid 20th century along with insight and advice from Joshua Smith, principal flute of The Cleveland Orchestra.Each excerpt is provided in three versions: the Original Part as it appears in the actual score with original markings, an Annotated Part that includes instructions written into the part to aid preparation, and an Audition Part. All annotations are carefully made in blue ink for ease of reading.Each excerpt comes with a written guide that includes primary and secondary points of interest when preparing for an audition. A number of practice exercises are also provided with suggested methods for overcoming specific challenges in each excerpt.On its own or as a companion to the first volume, The Audition Method for Flute, Volume 2 is an invaluable aid to all flutists preparing for the audition experience.Firmly established as one of the world’s great orchestral flutists, Joshua Smith is equally at home as a soloist, chamber musician, and educator. He was appointed as principal flute of The Cleveland Orchestra (TCO) at age twenty, joining the ensemble in 1990. He can be heard on more than a hundred recordings with the TCO and has performed extensively in both the United States and abroad.