This course is for flautists with at least 5 years training, or Grade 5+ standard, to advance their solo and ensemble playing in a variety of musical styles.
Break weeks Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026 Term 2 No scheduled break week Term 3 30th May- 4th June 2027
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For students to extend their flute playing technique, reading and musical understanding in an online setting. Gain confidence and enjoyment through progression in your ability. . The advanced class is fast-paced, and you need to be able to sight-read and play fluently from bottom C to top A. Learn pieces in a range of styles, including core classical pieces. Develop your technique and the art of creative, expressive performance through traditional and contemporary schools of flute playing.
What will we cover?
- Continuation and development of all previous learning i.e. tone, technique, articulation, intonation, embouchure, breathing, phrasing, dynamics, vibrato, posture. - Aural, sight-reading and memorisation skills. - Interpretation, improvisation and creative approaches to practising and performing. - Expand our understanding of music theory, style and context through varied repertoire (classical, folk, jazz and pop). - In-depth study and analysis of core repertoire for flute - Extended contemporary techniques such as flutter-tonguing
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- have an integrated understanding of practical skills and theoretical knowledge - play with better tone and intonation - have improved your embouchure, articulation, finger technique, and breath control. - have an enhanced sense of interpretation and performance practice - have a more developed sense of rhythm, improved skills in listening, improvising, sight-reading and memorising - have a broader knowledge of flute repertoire - have more experience of playing solo, with piano accompaniment and in an ensemble.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
For grade 5 players/or equivalent experience and beyond.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Classes will take place in the classroom where the tutor will teach and demonstrate repertoire and exercises. There will be opportunities to play along with the tutor and in solo spots. You will also learn from listening to flute recordings and other students. Practice between classes is essential.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Most ensemble music will be provided by the tutor, but you may need to purchase your own solo music. You will need a device to record yourself outside class time. You may want notepaper and a pen or device to take notes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Flute: advanced runs each term, and you may take the course as many times as you wish; different repertoire is chosen each time. You may also be interested in Music history, Music theory and musicianship, or Ensembles.
Pam Pecko Smith is a UK-based freelance flutist, vocalist, and music educator who performs in an eclectic range of ensembles. She is a native of the Philadelphia area, where she earned a Bachelor of Music (Honours) at the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, followed by intensive graduate studies at the Franz Liszt Music Academy in Budapest, Hungary. In 2011 Pam founded The Lodore Trio, a chamber group comprising flute, viola, and piano. The trio’s first album CASCADE was released in 2018, featuring new music by Amanda Lee Falkenberg, and their second album RIVULETS was released in 2022. Pam is also a vocalist, and in 2017 she formed the vintage jazz group Honeysuckle Jazz, which specialises in songs from the 1920–40s. Pam has performed widely throughout the UK and internationally in genres spanning orchestral, folk, film music, world music, and jazz. A dedicated teacher of performing ensembles, she has served on music faculties in private and international schools in Hungary, Portugal, the US, England, Kenya, Turkey, and Poland. She is delighted to be teaching on the music staff at the City Lit.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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