After a two-year hiatus, Flutes on Holiday is BACK! Because of the ongoing fight against Covid-19, I’m limiting the number of spots available to students so we can distance properly while rehearsing. So- be sure to register early!! I’ve picked out some truly fun holiday music, including a special ditty called “Sleigh Ride Samba” that…
Hi, folks! I had a blast presenting my Choose Your Own Adventure Warmups at the Texas Flute Festival just now! Thank you to everyone who attended and played along! You can download the warmups from the link below. I highly encourage you to create your own Adventure Warmups to keep things fresh and prevent burnout.…
First, happy new year! It’s a new year unlike any other and let’s hope it stays that way. If you’re like me and find it next to impossible to be motivated to start practicing again after a nice, long break away from the flute, I offer you this video. It’s only 20 minutes and the…
Check out my latest performance here or on the Listen page! This recital was a treat to put together with pianist Rose Marie Chisholm, despite the circumstances that have limited musicians’ options for collaborations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I wanted to do a program that featured underrepresented composers. This one showcases music by four…
Carmen has made a play-along track of the first movement excerpt of the Mozart Concerto in G Major for all those practicing for the KMEA regional auditions soon! Two of the most important things you can do for your KMEA audition is to have a steady pulse and correct rhythm. Good luck! Go to the…
Okay, Kansas fluties- we can’t let the pandemic get us down! Pick up those flutes and get to it because I know you can finish the year strong! 💪💪💪 Small steps add up to complete big journeys. Matshona Dhliwayo I’m offering my annual 8-week All the Way to All-State course now- all online via Zoom…
I made a thing! And I’m offering this thing to you to help you organize and define your practice. That said- you don’t have to like my thing! You should find what works for you and go with it. If you like my worksheet, though, please let me know! I’d love to hear from you!…
I’m now finishing week 3 of staying at home, social distancing, and small waves of anxiety washing over me every so often. I’m also back to teaching (online) my students this week and adjusting my ears to listen for things other than tone quality. What a surreal world it is right now. As an extroverted…
SAVE THE DATE FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14! Flutes on Holiday 2019 is upon us! Open to advanced middle schoolers, high schoolers, and college students, FoH brings together flutists for a fun rehearsal of holiday flute choir music at Wichita State, followed by a community concert at Andover Court Assisted Living! NEW THIS YEAR: we are…
Carmen will be giving a FREE All-State Flute Clinic this Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Senseney Music in Wichita! Starts at 10:30 am, finishes at noon. Topics include: Scales, Telemann, and Audition Anxiety.