Dr.
AMARA GUITRY holds multiple degrees in historical and modern flute, and was
a recipient of a Fulbright Graduate Award to the United Kingdom. She is an avid
private teacher of flutes, having begun teaching during the late 20th century.
Dr. Guitry coaches flute sections in band and orchestral settings in local schools
and often guest lectures in Univeristy settings. She especially enjoys introducing
modern flute players to baroque and other historical flutes. As a result of
her doctoral work, she has been published in the Dutch Journal of Music Theory
and inspired several composers to write new music which she has premiered, using
techniques she has pioneered for the baroque flute as a contemporary instrument.
She enjoys chamber music and has performed with a range of musical groups in
the United Kingdom, United States, Poland, Holland. As an orchestral flutist,
she has performed with the Mercury Orchestra, The Columbus Symphony, Promusica
Chamber Orchestra, The English Haydn Festival, the Purcell Singers & Orchestra,
and the Pepys Ensemble; and under the auspices of the University of Pittsburgh,
she took part in the modern world premiere performance of C.P.E. Bach's St.
Matthew Passion. In particular, Dr. Guitry enjoys bringing more unusual and
less often played music and flutes to her performances whenever possible. She
currently serves as principal flute of The Washington National Cathedral Baroque
Orchestra and second flute with Apollo’s Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra.
Do you want to learn and play more music with a group of other traverso players? Do you have practical questions about playing the baroque flute that you would like to have answered? Would you enjoy the opportunity to integrate the techniques you’ve learned either on your own or in the previous (Have a Go) class in a supportive, group setting?
The Traverso Chamber Music Class is a continuation of the ideas and goals of the (introductory) "Have a Go" Traverso Class. It is especially suited for players who feel ready to move on from beginning technique and for flutists who have some prior experience playing the baroque flute and would like to consolidate and extend their practical knowledge. We will be reading and working on musical and technical issues with “real world” situations in baroque music. This is a rare chance to play in a larger group of baroque flutists while we learn from each other.
This class will build the player's skill and familiarity with:
Students are even welcome to bring along music they would like to read with others. Exploration of ideas and interests of participants is always an important element in this class.
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