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Flute FoundationsDr. Kimberly Clark

Private Flute InstructorATI Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique

Licensed Instructor, Association for Body Mapping Educators

Claire JohnsonFlute Teacher Extraordinaire!

Affiliate Artist, SMU and UH (retired)

Flute Education for All Ages!

• Summer Camps for MS and HS

• Adult Master Classes

• Music Educator Workshops

• All State Classes

• And More!

Floot Fire Foundations

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• Book signing immediately following this presentation.

• Ask the experts!

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The Perfect Beginner Class

Future Star! That one kid….

Foundations Matter

Building Awareness

Students make physical changes in their playing when they can:

• Identify there is a problem.• Sense the issue in their own body.• Have an understanding of the

benefits of the change.

A teacher’s job is to help students get out of their own way.

Floot Fire Foundations, p. 46

Building Awareness

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Physical habits arise for a reason: they served the person at some point in their life.

You do not know if the habit was born out of poor teaching, laziness, fear, or trauma.

Tread lightly when working with the body.


Building Awareness

ToneBreathing

ArticulationVibrato

Head Balanced and Free Neck

Her head is not balanced!!!Stock Photo

Potential to Move

• Head, arms, hands and torso should not “lock” into place!

• There must be independence amongst the parts so they can move freely.

• Watch out for the triangle of death!!!

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Classroom Set Up

The flute takes more space to play than the other instruments. Please give it to them.

The flute section is on the left side of the band. It does not extend past 1:00.

The music stand, student’s head, and flute face the conductor.

The body and the chair are turned to a 45 degree angle to the music stand.


Do not ask students to sit sideways or on the corner of the chair.

Do not ask flutists to use a posture chair in a manner that defies its design!

Notice how her right foot is pulled back and her hip is slightly higher than her left.

Turn the chair, not the player.

No No’s!!!

These chairs are too close together.

Notice the students going behind the player next to them.

Look at the side-eyes!!!


No No’s!!!

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No No’s!!!

Flutes are on the wrong side of the band.

This causes them to play with their back to the audience.

Imagine if their chairs weren’t turned at an angle! How twisted would they have to sit?

Every face is different

Embouchure Attributes

The embouchure should look as much like the natural face as possible.

No creases around the mouth unless they are there naturally.

There is potential for movement in the jaw and lips. In other words, they are not locked or tight.

The tongue is soft, touching gently behind the bottom teeth, saying “AW.”

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AlignmentAlign the center of the embouchure hole to the center of the natural opening.

For most people the edge of the embouchure hole will touch where the lip meets the skin.

1. Side to Side2. Up and Down3. Front to Back4. In and Out


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Aperture is slightly off centerCorners of the mouth look soft and forward

Aperture is centered Top lip is pulling to the leftNotice the left corner is tighterKeep working to free that corner

Special bonus material!

Aperture is centered Embouchure is a little tightFlute is not level up and down (lower on her right)May not be the same front to backShe is rolled in too much

Aperture is centered Lips are thinFlute is not level up and down (higher on her right)Flute is too high on her lower lipMay not be covering enough hole

Special bonus material!

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Additional Units on Tone• Placing the Headjoint• Tone Production• Flexibility• Addressing Tone Problems

1. Common tone problems and how to address them2. Common tongue issues3. Lip Shapes and how to modify placing the headjoint

• And more!



• Available only at theFloot Fire Booth #923

• Book signing immediately following this presentation.

• Ask the experts!

Texas Camps• Austin• Dallas (2)• Houston (2)• San Antonio

Summer Camps (gr. 6-12)

Additional Locations• Auburn, AL• Boston, MA

Claire Johnson Flute Soloist Competition

Preliminary Round—June 6

The CJFS Competition is open to all flutists. You do not have to attend a Floot Fire workshop to participate, although it is highly recommended! All solos must be accompanied. Students may compete at a higher level if they choose. Participation requires additional fees. For details, see our website.

Senior Division (Completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade)

1st Prize $500

Junior Division (Completed 7th, 8th, or 9th grade)

1st Prize $250

Elementary Division (Completed 6th grade or lower)

1st Prize $100 and Trophy

Dates and Locations Auburn, AL (overnight opt.) July 9-11 Austin, TX July 6-10 Boston, MA July 13-17 Dallas #1/Richardson, TX June 8-13 Dallas #2 /Coppell, TX July 6-10 Houston #1/Memorial, TX June 15-19 Houston #2/Northwest, TX July 13-17 San Antonio, TX June 8-12

Master Class Master Class is a performance and coaching session. Students perform 1-2 times during the week. Our outstanding faculty then guide students on ways to improve their playing and become better musicians. Students may audit the class if they prefer not to perform.

Recitals Faculty recitals take place daily. Because our faculty are renowned performers and teachers, the concerts are inspiring! Students get to hear professional musicians performing at the highest level in an intimate setting. The Grand Finale concert featuring all Floot Fire students takes place on the last day. All concerts are free and open to the public.

Class Levels Students are grouped by age and skill level. Class and Ensemble assignments are based on information provided on the student’s registration form. There are no auditions. Please answer all questions thoroughly when applying.

About Our Workshops Floot Fire students participate in daily master classes, small ensembles, flute choir, electives, and listen to faculty recitals. During the workshop students work on tone, articulation, vibrato, technique, breathing, stage presence, intonation, dealing with nerves, practice habits, musician’s wellness, playing with an accompanist, and much more!

About our Students Floot Fire summer workshops are a life changing experience for students who love the flute! We offer a one of a kind opportunity for students to work with world class faculty and perform with like-minded students who are dedicated and driven to be the best. All levels of students may participate, beginners through advanced players. There is a place for everyone!

Registration Cost varies by location, please see website for details.

Early Registration .......................................... ends April 30 Regular Registration ...................................... ends May 31 Late Registration .......................... dates vary, see website

Electives Electives vary by location. Below is a sample of courses. • Beginner Piccolo • Low Flutes • Contemporary Techniques • Body Mapping/Alexander Technique • Orchestral Excerpts • Taking an Audition • Irish Flute • Overcoming Performance Anxiety

Register online www.FlootFire.com

Floot Fire Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

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