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Obtainable class 1 solo

Posted by Flute help on 3/5/2023, 11:09 am

Please help. I have a student that earned a solid "1" on a class 2 solo this year, they have great tone, but has technique issues. The solos we have done were well suited as they were melodic and lyrical. Technique should be challenged but here are limitations on what this student will be able to do.
Please help me find some class 1 solo ideas as we can start now - yes it may take that long- for their senior year.
thanks

Re: Obtainable class 1 solo

Posted by BD on 3/5/2023, 4:04 pm, in reply to "Obtainable class 1 solo"

Three Romances by Schumann (play 2 mvts) is a lyrical Class 1 Solo that fits what you’re looking for. It does sit in the lower part of the instrument though.

Re: Obtainable class 1 solo

Posted by DesertJazz on 3/5/2023, 3:55 pm, in reply to "Obtainable class 1 solo"

I would suggest looking at the Handel Sonatas. Number III in G Major, first two movements, would be a great one to go with. Very straight forward and there are some good recordings out there to use a reference. Worked well for one of my sophomores this year.

Re: Obtainable class 1 solo

Posted by Limits on 3/5/2023, 3:39 pm, in reply to "Obtainable class 1 solo"

The nature of the limitations may be helpful in prescribing selections. Is it about avoiding fast passages or certain finger combinations? is a certain range to be avoided?

Re: Obtainable class 1 solo

Posted by thanks on 3/6/2023, 2:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Obtainable class 1 solo"

range is not an issue, our fingers just don't --- and we have memory issues with remembering fingerings that are not every day.

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