The orchestral flute audition: An examination of preparation methods and techniques

dc.contributor.advisorBailey, Walter B.en_US
dc.contributor.advisorBuyse, Leone K.en_US
dc.creatorBuck, Elizabeth Y.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-06-04T06:24:06Zen_US
dc.date.available2009-06-04T06:24:06Zen_US
dc.date.issued2003en_US
dc.description.abstractThis dissertation examines the flute audition process from the viewpoints of flutists currently or recently employed by major symphony orchestras. Out of 153 orchestral flutists among the top 50 American orchestras, 50 flutists representing 36 symphonic organizations responded to a flute audition questionnaire created by the author. Methods and techniques of audition preparation that professional flutists have used to win their current positions have been detailed. Included, also, are relevant insights on the orchestral audition process from within an audition committee perspective. While much has been written in the last several years about audition procedures, from taking auditions to helpful preparation advice, this dissertation will be a unique look from the flutist's perspective. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of flutists who have taken orchestral auditions in the hopes of winning a job. Many flutists question what audition committees look for, why they take multiple auditions with no success, and how they can improve their chances of gaining a full-time job with a symphony orchestra. This thesis will explore the known success strategies of employed orchestral flutists in the attempt to de-mystify a subjective process called the orchestral audition.en_US
dc.format.extent125 p.en_US
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen_US
dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS MUSIC 2003 BUCKen_US
dc.identifier.citationBuck, Elizabeth Y.. "The orchestral flute audition: An examination of preparation methods and techniques." (2003) Diss., Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/18511">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/18511</a>.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/18511en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.en_US
dc.subjectMusicen_US
dc.titleThe orchestral flute audition: An examination of preparation methods and techniquesen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.type.materialTexten_US
thesis.degree.departmentMusicen_US
thesis.degree.disciplineMusicen_US
thesis.degree.grantorRice Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelDoctoralen_US
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Musical Artsen_US
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