Listed below are some of the methods and repertoire we will use during our lessons.
Beginner (Grades 3-6)
Methods and Studies
- Pucihar, Fluting Stars, books 1 and 2 (Pucihar Music)
- Blocki, Kathy, Flute Zoo, books 1 and 2 (Blocki Music)
- Peterson, Rubank Elementary Method (Hal Leonard)
Recommended Collections
- Rubank Book of Flute Solos (easy level)
- North, Method Karen, Young Flute Player, book 1 (Allegro Publishing)
- Moyse, Louis, Forty Little Pieces in Progressive Order for Beginner Flutists (schirmer)
Beginner (suitable for adult or older beginners)
Methods and Studies
- Kohler, 20 Easy and Melodic Progressive Exercises (Zimmermann)
- Vester, 100 Classical Studies for Flute (Universal Edition)
- Boosey, Woodwind Method, book 1 (Boosey and Hawkes)
- Mower, Mike, Musical Postcards (Boosey & Hawkes)
Intermediate (Grades 7-9)
Methods and Studies
- Rubank Intermediate Method
- Cavally, Melodious and Progressive Studies, Book 1 (Southern Music Company)
or Vester, 125 Easy Classical Studies for Flute (Universal)
- George/Louke, Flute 102: Mastering the Basics (Fabulous Flute Music Co.)
- George/Louke, Flute Scale Book (Theadore Presser Co.)
or Royal Conservatory, Overtones Flute Technique (RCM Publishing)
- Wye, Trevor, Omnibus Edition (Novello)
- Bordogni, Melodious Etudes – Vocalises of Marco Bordogni (Carl Fisher)
Recommended Collections
- Moyse, Louis, Album of Sonatinas (G. Schirmer)
- Royal Conservatory, Overtones Preparatory Flute Repertoire (RCM Publishing)
- Royal Conservatory, Flute Repertoire 1-4 (RCM Publishing)
- Peck, Donald, Solos for Flute: 36 Repertoire Pieces (Carl Fisher)
- Voxman, Concert and Contest Pieces (Rubank)
- Cavally, Robert, 24 Short Concert Pieces (Robert Cavally Editions)
- Handel, G.F., Handel Sonatas 1-5 (IMC Edition)
- Moyse, Louis, Flute Music of the Baroque (G. Schirmer)
- McCaskill/Gillain, French Pieces for Flute and Piano (Mel Bay)
Advanced Level 1 (Grades 10-11)
Methods and Studies
- Clardy, Classic Etudes for Flute (Universal Edition)
- Vester, 50 Classical Studies for Flute (Universal)
- George/Louke, Flute 103: Mastering the Basics (Fabulous Flute Music Co.)
Recommended Collections
- Moyse, Flute Music by Baroque Composers (G. Schirmer)
- Royal Conservatory, Flute Repertoire 5-7 (RCM Publishing)
Unacompanied Flute
Solo Flute and Piano
Advanced Level 2 (Grades 12 to Collegiate Level)
Methods and Studies
Recommended Collections
- Royal Conservatory, Flute Repertoire 8 (RCM Publishing)
- Moyse, Flute Music by French Composers (G. Schirmer)
- Cavally, Famous Flute Studies and Duets (Robert Cavally Editions)
- Selected Flute Solos" Everbody's Favorite Series 101 (Hal Leonard)
Flute and Piano
- Mozart, Concerto No. 1in G Major K. 313 (G. Henley Ed.)
- Mozart, Concerto No. 2 in D Major K. 314 (Peter's Ed.)
For a more complete list of repertoire, please see the following sources:
- National Flute Association Selected Flute Repertoire & Studies is an inclusive and comprehensive list of repertoire for all abilities.
- The Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) publishes a prescribed list for Solo & Ensemble performance requirements for both Piccolo and Flute.