Episode 57: Studio Highlights at UTA

Flute 360 | Episode 57: “Studio Highlights at The University of Texas at Arlington” (40:46)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with the flute students at The University of Texas at Arlington, under the direction of Dr. Terri Sánchez! Today’s interview includes two parts: a performance class of seven undergraduate flutists, and the entire flute studio. Topics include organization, self-empowerment, the Maverick Flute Choir, and much more! Check out today’s episode to hear these inspiring students!

Episode 57 – Main Points:

0:26 – Gold Sponsor: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI 1:13 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:08 – Question: What are some accomplishments that you would like to highlight? 2:25 – Lauren: Programming my first flute recital! 3:10 – Maverick Flute Choir 4:15 – Writing plays for the flute choir. 4:41 – Dr. Sánchez comments about the ensemble. 5:39 – Brittney: I’ve learned that playing the flute can be a relaxing and fun experience! I’ve also learned about the beauty of mistakes, recognizing them, and then fixing those mistakes. My superpower is performing, and I love playing! 7:50 – Heidi: A career in music has many different paths. 8:07 – Victoria: I’ve had issues with self-empowerment. My character in the Maverick Flute Choir is a princess. I enjoy the fact that everyone in the group is very welcoming and supportive. 9:30 – Dr. Terri Sánchez, flutist and teacher 10:55 – Ripple Effect 11:18 – Christine Cleary, flutist and teacher 12:29 – Question: What lessons have you learned throughout the academic year? 12:33 – Student’s Response. 13:01 – Chaminade’s Concertino for Flute and Piano 14:37 – Student: Your ideas DO matter! 17:13 – It’s always darkest before the dawn! 18:11 – “The flute is an extension of ourselves!” – Student 18:48 – Hayley: UTA is a support system for me. Between my fellow peers, Dr. Sánchez, and my other UTA professors. 23:32 – Student: My current setback is organization. 25:38 – Organization Tools: Excel worksheets, sticky tabs, calendars, and journals! 27:06 – Silver Sponsor: J&K Productions’ Website 27:35 – Discussion with the Flute Studio – starts here! 28:03 – Lauren talks about organization strategies. Please go to Dr. Begay’s website to see pictures of student’s journal for inspiration! 29:02 – Bullet Journal 29:49 – Dr. Sánchez comments. 31:33 – Student: It’s important to make mistakes and to embrace those mistakes. Just because you’ve made a mistake doesn’t mean that you have to start over, but it could mean to change your plan slightly and roll with it. 32:31 – Dr. Sánchez comments. 34:22 – Spiral Curriculum 34:30 – Crystal talks about the spiral curriculum. 37:46 – Texas Flute Society 38:22 – Final thoughts. 38:37 – Brittney comments. 39:50 – Conclusion! 40:02 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions’ Website

Episode 57 – Resources Mentioned:

Terri Sánchez's Website Flute 360 – Heidi Kay Begay’s Website

Episode 57 – Sponsors:

Gold: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI Silver & Bronze: J&K Productions’ Website