Intermediate-level flute concerti

There exists a substantial lack of familiarity among flute teachers and music educators with extant publications of pertinent pedagogical flute repertoire at the intermediate level, specifically the concerto. Although readily available, suitable concerti for the important progression of the student from intermediate to the advanced level are often substituted with works too difficult technically and musically. In many situations, introduction and exposure to the concerto genre is virtually overlooked. Therefore, progression from an intermediate to an advanced level is often hampered, and a vital phase in the student's technical and musical development is neglected.This guide to intermediate-level concerti provides a systematic, methodical approach to the teaching of four concerti appropriate technically and musically for the established level of playing. The historical eras Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth Century are each represented by one concerto.Chapters II, III, IV, and V provide a description of the concerto's evolution during the particular historical era specified. This examination is followed by a brief biographical sketch of the composer whose work is being discussed. The significance of each concerto in the composer's output is provided when such information is available. A list of all current and accessible editions is provided along with information about individual editors. An editorial paleography is supplied when more than one edition exists. Each of these four chapters concludes with a formal analysis of the concerto under discussion.Chapter VI provides a plan for the teaching and performing of each concerto. This plan is divided into two headings. The first is a didactic analysis of the following technical considerations: alternate fingerings, arpeggiated passages, double tonguing, meter, rhythmic patterns, and trills. Parallel etudes drawn from existing flute literature and original exercises by the writer are supplied. The second major area of discussion within the pedagogical analysis comes under the heading of the following interpretative considerations: articulation, breathing/phrasing dynamics, ornamentation, and tempo.The final chapter of the work includes a summary, conclusions, and recommendations. Three appendices contain moderately easy to intermediate, and intermediate to moderately difficult flute concerti as well as a publisher and agent code list.Thesis (D.A.