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Attention friends of the OSU Flute Ensemble!
The OSU Flute Ensemble is running out of time to accept donations through our PhilanthroPete campaign, which closes today, 4/25. We have reached a little over half of our goal to support our National Flute Association performance in Phoenix, Arizona. Thank you to all that have donated so far, and we look forward to any further patronage!
Link to donate: https://philanthropete.osugiving.com/osuflutestudio
Sincerely,
The OSU Flute Ensemble
Dear patrons of the OSU Flute Ensemble
Join us for a recital full of the music to be performed at the National Flute Association Convention tomorrow at 7:30pm in the Seretean Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall!
The OSU Flute Ensemble has made it to 50% of our PhilanthroPete campaign goal! With only 7 days left, we still need your help! Feel free to give here: https://philanthropete.osugiving.com/osuflutestudio
Sincerely,
The OSU Flute Ensemble
Wood resin is a popular material for piccolos as it is hardy to weather changes and resistant to cracking. A less expensive material, but it certainly has a benefit!
Grenadilla is the most popular wood for use in piccolos and certain wooden flutes.
Crystal flutes are not only beautiful to listen to, but are truly works of art. This delicate material is more common in casual playing.
Nickel is a very common material for the average student flute. This donation tier serves as the conference registration costs for one OSU Flute Ensemble member!
Silver is the most common metal for intermediate to advanced flutes. It is hardy and vibrates with a very balanced sound.
This metal is getting more common in the world of flute making. This blend of gold and copper not only looks beautiful, but resonates with a vibrancy that is unique to this material.
World-renowned flutist Sir James Galway is often referred to as ‘the man with the golden flute.’ The sound of flutes made with this metal is smooth and dulcet with a high price to match.
Flutes made of this metal are solid and heavy. With such a special timbre in mind, composer Edgard Varèse wrote his piece Density 21.5 at the request of Georges Barrère for the premiere of his platinum flute.