FLUTE REPERTOIRE AND PEDAGOGY
MULB 1174 – 23
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
Instructor: Dr. Erin K. Murphy
Office: Simmons Music Building, Rm. 214
Website: www.erinkmurphyflute.com
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00–9:00 a.m. by
Office Phone: 409-880-8075
Mobile Phone:
E-mail: emurphy3@lamar.edu
appointment
Course Objectives: This course is designed for flute performance majors who intend to
teach flute privately in high school and/or college. In order to familiarize the student with
the history and repertoire of the instrument, a chronological history of the flute will be
studied in terms of the evolution of the flute and its repertoire. The pedagogy portion of
this course will include a brief survey of a variety of methods books and focus on the
techniques used in teaching that will aid in the student’s progress, covering a wide range
of common problems that one will encounter as a private teacher.
Required Texts:
The Flute Book by Nancy Toff (Oxford University Press)
The Flutist’s Handbook: A Pedagogy Anthology (National Flute Association)
Grading Policies: Assignments will be given and collected on a weekly basis. A final
paper will be written at the end of the semester. The grade for this course will be assessed
75% weekly assignment preparation and 25% final paper.
Grading Scale:
A
92-100
A90-91.99
B+
87-89.99
B
82-86.99
B79-81.99
C+
76-78.99
C
71-75.99
C68-70.99
D+
66-67.99
D
62-65.99
D60-61.99
F
59.99-below
Assignments and Projects: Suggestions for possible reading, listening, performance,
and writing assignments are listed below.
1)
Building and maintaining a private studio (recruitment, retention, marketing,
branding, etc.)
2)
Famous orchestral and solo flutists
3)
History of the flute (beginning to 1847 and 1847 to present)
4)
Orchestral excerpts and excerpt collections
5)
Piccolo and alto flute repertoire
6)
Pedagogy and Repertoire: Suzuki, Blocki, other methods, etc.
7)
Teaching the first flute lesson
8)
Professional development: studio policies, resume, website, cover letters, business
cards, flyers, photographs
9)
Music business: professionalism, networking, jobs in arts organizations
10)
Flute chamber music
11)
Starting an ensemble
12) Recording comparisons with observations and evaluation: orchestral, solo, and
chamber (historical and contemporary)
13)
Historical flute pedagogues
14)
Recital programming
15)
Independent projects
16)
Contemporary works for flute and extended techniques
17)
Baroque era repertoire
18)
Classical era repertoire
19)
Romantic era repertoire
20)
Scale and etude books
21)
World music and world flutes
22)
Flute choir literature and conducting
23)
Works by female composers
24)
Great books on performance and musicians
25)
Historical performance practices
26)
Baroque ornamentation (Italian, French, and German)
27)
Alexander Technique
University Mandated Standards
This course addresses the following Texas State Educator standards and applications for music:
Teacher Knowledge and Skills, Standards: I, II, III, IV, VI, VII, X
Applications: 1.1s, 1.2s, 1.3s, 1.4s, 1.5s, 1.6s, 1.7s, 1.8s, 1.9s, 1.11s, 1.12s, 1.13s, 1.14s, 1.15s, 1.16s, 2.1s, 2.2s, 2.3s, 2.4s, 2.5s, 3.1s,
3.2s, 3.3s, 3.4s, 3.5s, 3.6s, 4.1s, 4.2s, 6.1s, 6.2s, 6.4s, 6.5s, 6.6s, 6.8s, 7.2s, 7.3s, 7.4s, 7.5s, 7.6s, 7.7s, 7.8s, 7.9s, 7.14s, 7.15s, 7.16s,
7.19s, 8.1s, 9.4s, 10.1s, 10.2s, 10.3s, 10.4s, 10.5s, 10.6s, 10.7s
For a complete listing of standards and applications, see:
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5938&menu_id=2147483671&menu_id2=794
(This course complies with university policies on disabilities, accommodations, and academic dishonesty as printed in the Lamar
University Student Handbook and Faculty Handbook.)
Extended Statement on Disabilities
Lamar University is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. The Disability Resource Center
(DRC) is located in the Communications building room 105. Office staff collaborate with students who have disabilities to provide
and/or arrange reasonable accommodations.
For students:
If you have, or think you may have, a disability (e.g., mental health, attentional, learning, chronic health, sensory, or physical), please
contact the DRC at 409-880-8347 or drc@lamar.edu to arrange a confidential appointment with the Director of the DRC to explore
possible options regarding equitable access and reasonable accommodations.
Extended Statement on Academic Dishonesty
Students are specifically warned against all forms of cheating and plagiarism. The Lamar University Student Handbook states: Any
student found guilty of dishonesty in any phase of academic work will be subject to disciplinary action. Punishable offenses include,
but are not limited to, cheating on an examination or academic work which is to be submitted, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of
resource materials)
One aspect of the Handbook’s definition of cheating is, “purchasing, or otherwise acquiring and submitting as one’s own any research
paper or other assignment.” Students seeking guidance to avoid plagiarism should consult the course instructor, recent handbooks, or
the University Writing Center.
Punishments for academic dishonesty range from F in the course, to an F on the assignment, to re-submission of the work.
Punishments are at the discretion of the faculty member, and may be appealed to the department chair, dean, and Associate Vice
President for Academic Affairs. Flagrant or repeat violations may warrant further discipline by the university including probation and
suspension.
Emergency Procedures
Many types of emergencies can occur on campus; instructions for severe weather or violence/active shooter, fire, or chemical release
can be found at: http://www.lamar.edu/about-lu/administration/risk-management/index.html. Following are procedures for the first
two:
Severe Weather:
Follow the directions of the instructor or emergency personnel.
Seek shelter in an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor, putting as many walls as possible between you and the outside.
If you are in a multi-story building, and you cannot get to the lowest floor, pick a hallway in the center of the building.
Stay in the center of the room, away from exterior walls, windows, and doors.
Violence/Active Shooter (CADD):
CALL - 8-3-1-1 from a campus phone (880-8311 from a cell phone). Note: Calling 9-1-1 from either a campus phone or cell phone
will contact Beaumont City Police Dispatch rather than University Police.
AVOID- If possible, self-evacuate to a safe area outside the building. Follow directions of police officers.
DENY- Barricade the door with desks, chairs, bookcases or any other items. Move to a place inside the room where you are not
visible. Turn off the lights and remain quiet. Remain there until told by police it is safe.
DEFEND- Use chairs, desks, cell phones or whatever is immediately available to distract and/or defend yourself and others from
attack.
Academic Continuity:
In the event of an announced campus closure in excess of four days due to a hurricane or other disaster, students are expected to login
to Lamar University’s website’s homepage (www.Lamar.edu) for instructions about continuing courses remotely.
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