Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 46: “Competition Repertoire Guides with Matt Smith & Dr. Christine Beard” (1:17:09) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Matt Smith and Dr. Christine Beard about Matt’s composition, Sonata No. 2 for Piccolo and Piano. Both composer and piccoloist go into great detail about each movement. Heidi suggests that you listen with your score and pencil readily available. Episode 46 – Main Points: 0:26 – J&K Productions’ Website 1:49 – Background of Matt’s Sonata No. 2 for Piccolo and Piano 4:33 – Friendship 8:46 – “The power of contacting one person online...and here we are 17 years later on a podcast together!” – Matt 9:30 – National Flute Association’s Professional Flute Choir Competition 9:33 – Matt’s comments on his Sonata No. 2, Mvt. 1 20:46 – Christine’s performance suggestions for Mvt. 1 21:24 – “Be sure to look at the accidentals for each measure.” – Christine 22:40 – Intonation on the middle D for piccolo can be a challenge. 26:19 – Heidi’s comments on Sonata No. 2, Mvt. 1 27:44