Flute Standards
Four Year Progression for Flute
The following repertoire applies primarily to flute majors,
although some selections may be appropriate for flute minors as well.
First Year
Fall:
- Correct hand and body position, concept of tone, and understanding of the embouchure.
- Chromatic and all major scales and arpeggios from memory, two octaves.
- Long tones, etc. from De La Sonorite by M. Moyse.
- Harmonics and other exercises for the embouchure.
- 4 pages of etudes; 1-2 solos or individual movements.
Spring:
- Major scales in thirds from memory, two octaves.
- Long tones and vibrato exercises.
- 4 pages of etudes; 1-2 solos or individual movements.
Literature:
Selected etudes and methods by Clardy, Andersen (Opp. 33, 30, 63), Taffanel-Gaubert, Moyse, etc.; Telemann Fantasies; Godard Suite Op. 116; Handel Sonatas; Marcello Sonatas; Molique Andante; Mozart Andante and Rondo; J.S. Bach Sonatas; Hindemith Sonata; Selected works from Flute Music By French Composers; additional repertoire as selected. Freshman Recital: Refer to departmental handbook for requirements.
Second Year
Fall:
- Major and Natural minor scales and arpeggios from memory, extended range.
- Double and triple tonguing.
- 5 pages of etudes; 2 solos.
Spring:
- Major and Natural / Harmonic / Melodic minor scales and arpeggios from memory, extended range.
- 5 pages of etudes; 2 solos.
Literature:
Selected etudes by Clardy, Andersen (Opp. 33, 30, 63), Taffanel-Gaubert, Moyse, etc.; J.S. Bach Sonatas; Barber Canzone; Burton Sonatina; Doppler Pastorale Fantasie Hongroise; Debussy Syrinx; Godard Suite Op. 116; Mozart Andante and Rondo; Poulenc Sonata; Selected works from Flute Music By French Composers; additional repertoire as selected including excerpts.
Sophomore Recital: Refer to departmental handbook for requirements.
Third Year
Fall:
- Arpeggios, broken intervals, all major and minor scales in various rhythms, covering the entire range of the instrument.
- 6 pages of etudes; 3 solos; 2-3 excerpts.
Spring:
- Arpeggios, broken intervals, all major and minor scales in various rhythms, covering the entire range of the instrument.
- 6 pages of etudes; 3 solos; 2-3 excerpts.
Literature:
Etudes by Clardy or Andersen (Op. 15); Karg Elert Caprices; Jean-Jean Etudes; J.S.Bach Sonatas; Caplet Reverie & Petite Valse; Debussy Syrinx; Griffes Poem; Heiden Sonata; Hue Fantasie; Ibert Piece; Martinu Sonata; Mozart Concerti; Roussel Joueurs de Flute; Varese Density 21.5; additional repertoire as selected including orchestral excerpts.
Junior Recital: Refer to departmental handbook for requirements.
Fourth Year
Fall:
- Arpeggios, broken intervals, all major and minor scales, whole tone scales in various rhythms and articulations, covering the entire range of the instrument.
- 8-10 pages of etudes; 3-4 solos; 3-4 excerpts.
Spring:
- Arpeggios, broken intervals, all major and minor scales, whole tone scales in various rhythms and articulations, covering the entire range of the instrument.
- 8-10 pages of etudes; 3-4 solos; 3-4 excerpts.
Literature:
Selected studies by Andersen, Piazolla, Moyse; Barber Canzone; Telemann Fantasies; Griffes Poem; Milhaud Sonata; Mozart Concerti; Reinecke Sonata Undine; Copland Duo; additional repertoire as selected including orchestral excerpts. Advanced works may include: J.S. Bach A Minor Partita; Prokofiev Sonata; Ibert Concerto; Berio Sequenza; Schubert Introduction and Variations; Borne Carmen Fantasy; Jolivet Chant de Linos; Nielson Concerto.
Senior Recital: Refer to departmental handbook for requirements
