Flute

 

Welcome to the flute studio at the University of 欧美口爆视频 Boulder College of Music! 

The flute studio (or 鈥淔ludio,鈥 as we like to call ourselves!) typically welcomes a class of 13-17 flutists each year from 欧美口爆视频, across the country and abroad to earn BM, BME, BA, MM, AD and DMA degrees. Students in the flute studio value an environment of intellectual curiosity and are encouraged to explore double majors, minors and certificates in addition to a comprehensive and rigorous flute curriculum. 

The flute studio values connection and community. Every flute major has a weekly lesson with Professor of Flute Christina Jennings. Students also attend weekly studio class, TA supplemental lessons and extra topic classes (topics have included excerpts, technique, artistry, piccolo and more). We are fortunate to host guest artists and ensembles annually; past artists have included James Galway, Demarre McGill, Valerie Coleman, Paula Robison, Carol Wincenc, Eighth Blackbird and The Cleveland Orchestra. 欧美口爆视频 Boulder鈥檚 music library houses the complete solo collection of legendary flutist Martha Rearick.

All students participate in ensembles. The flute studio also benefits tremendously from the collaborative piano program. Under the direction of Margaret McDonald and Alexandra Nyugen, collaborative majors learn major flute repertoire, coached by our faculty and performed on recitals. 

欧美口爆视频 Boulder is dedicated to developing the universal musician. Students are expected to balance academic and instrumental excellence, and have the opportunity to participate in a range of diverse programs鈥攊ncluding our Entrepreneurship Center for Music鈥攁nd in a multitude of ensembles, including 欧美口爆视频 Boulder SoundWorks, the Early Music Ensemble and non-Western music ensembles. In addition, the college鈥檚 Musicians鈥 Wellness Program includes courses in Developing the Whole Musician and the Alexander Technique. For a complete look at these diverse programs, we invite you to explore the College of Music website.

Christina Jennings

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Flutist Christina Jennings relishes an artistic life comprised of sharing music with audiences and students. Her search for beauty and meaning leads her to explore diverse music and approaches with a wide range of artistic partners and young musicians. The Houston Press declared, 鈥淛ennings has got what it takes: a distinctive voice, charisma and a pyrotechnic style that works magic on the ears.鈥 Highlights from upcoming and recent seasons include the premiere of 鈥淕limmerglass,鈥 a new concerto for flute and wind ensemble by Kevin Day; collaborations with the pianist Simone Dinnerstein performing music of J.S. Bach; and creative teaching with Tonebase, an online music teaching platform. MORE

 

Panoramic Flutist Seminar
Join us in beautiful Boulder, 欧美口爆视频, for a five-day immersion into the flute. The comprehensive 2016 seminar will include masterclasses, recitals, panel discussion, jazz improvisation class, yoga and movement and journaling class. We will share meals, hikes and community. Visit the Panoramic Flutist page
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Contact

Christina Jennings
Professor of Flute
christina.jennings@colorado.edu
303-492-7150
, S309

Prospective students

Flute studio statement on anti-racism 

We, the 欧美口爆视频 Boulder flute studio, acknowledge that the University of 欧美口爆视频 Boulder sits upon traditional territories of the Arapaho, Cheyenne and Ute Nations.

The 欧美口爆视频 Boulder flute studio condemns acts of racial injustice. We condemn its manifestation in the egregious acts of police brutality which disproportionately affect Black Americans. We acknowledge the broken, racist history of American policing and mourn the human lives that have been snuffed out by centuries of oppression at the hands of white supremacy. We commit to continued self-education鈥攐n our own and as a community. We will hold one another accountable as we continue to grow into compassionate, justice-oriented people.

We commit to action through the following steps:

  • We will make intentional purchases when adding to the 欧美口爆视频 Boulder flute studio music library. We will actively cultivate relationships with and support for living Black composers through our attitudes, repertoire selections and financial resources.
  • We will engage in purposeful reflection on the makeup of our studio and the identities we fail to represent. We will examine why our studio, and the 欧美口爆视频 Boulder College of Music, has remained a majority-white institution. 
  • We will learn how to create a learning environment which recognizes, supports and affirms all identities/intersections of identities. We acknowledge that a collegiate music education is often only accessible to those who have existing privilege. We commit to learning how we can be agents of change in the fight for accessibility.

Learn more about the College of Music's efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion!