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Barbara Hopkins, Flutist
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UConn Flute Studio
Welcome to the UConn Flute Studio! We offer a
supportive, friendly environment. Auditions Undergraduate auditions for Fall 2012 are: January 21, February 11, and February 25. Graduate admissions are on a "rolling" basis. Please contact the Music Department office if you are interested. Repertoire- The music department requires two contrasting works or movements and an etude. It is best if your two works are from different style periods. If you are playing one of the French Conservatory pieces (ie., Enesco's Cantabile et Presto) please make sure you have the entire piece prepared. You may also wish to read an article I have written about preparing for college auditions.
Class Syllabus APPLIED FLUTE SYLLABUS ASSIGNMENTS: The normal undergraduate workload for each semester is: 3 complete repertoire pieces 3 orchestral excerpts 10 (minimum) etudes tone studies, articulation, technique exercises every week PERFORMANCE CLASSES: There will be several performance classes each semester, including classes at the end of the semester to perform your jury pieces. This is an opportunity to do a "dry run" of your jury, so make sure you have brought your pianist into your lessons and are well rehearsed. There is a shortage of pianists at UConn, so find your pianist early in the semester. I also try to have a guest master class each year. PRACTICE: Music education majors need to practice at least 90 minutes every day. Performance majors need to practice 3-4 hours a day. GRADING AND ATTENDANCE: You will receive a grade for each lesson and performance class. An additional grade will be given for your jury. These will be averaged together for you final grade. Your grade will be based on how well prepared you are for each lesson, whether you are playing up to grade level, and how much material you learn each semester. Missed lessons/absences: I can’t guarantee make up lessons for student absences. If you have a problem with your lesson time, I urge you to make every effort to switch lessons with someone else instead of canceling. My schedule will be posted on the door, and I will provide contact information for everyone in the studio. Please note that it is your responsibility to work out conflicts such as Marching Band, Pep Band, conferences, etc. Excused absences: these are granted in case of serious illness (ie. you are in the Infirmary and can provide a note) or a death in the family. You must ask for an excused absence in advance of your lesson, preferably by the night before. Excused absences are not guaranteed, and I do not usually grant more than one per semester. Don’t merely fail to show up for your lesson. This will be an unexcused absence, which is graded as an “F.” QUESTIONS: I am always happy to discuss your lessons with you. The easiest way to reach me is by e-mail, or stop by my studio. LESSON MATERIALS: A good place to order from is Flute World: www.FluteWorld.com or (248) 855-0410. Please secure all assigned music promptly, so your progress is uninterrupted. QUESTIONS TO GET STARTED: What would you like to do as a flutist after you graduate from UConn? Is there any piece you’re dying to play? Are there any holes in your repertoire that you’d like to fix? Are there any technical issues you want to work on? What do you think you do well? What do you think you do poorly? How much are you currently practicing? How many convocations have you played on? Have you taken your promotional jury? Do you want to enter the concerto competition? Do you have ideas for pieces you want to work on this semester? Click here to see the Basic Flute Repertoire list. Click here to see the Supplemental Repertoire list. Click here to see the Promotional Jury list. |
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Copyright 2003-2012. All rights reserved. Barbara Hopkins, Flutist
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