FRANCESCA ARNONE
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Resources

  • Great flute website, but especially biographical info and historical recordings at Robert Bigio's site
  • Here's an interview of Robert Willoughby, one of my teachers, plus a recording
  • Advice on [orchestral] audition taking, from my former teacher, Julia Bogorad Kogan
  • Polyphonic - the Orchestra Musician Forum (get it - many voices!), with links to masterclasses, events, thoughtful discussions
  • Flute History - a great resource for historical info from Ardal Powell
  • TedTalks: Music - the name says it all!

Inspiration on how to practice, reflection, performance presentation, and being a musician:
  • The Bulletproof Musician - I love this blog! Weekly postings
  • Angela Myles Beeching, author and musician. Sign up for weekly career inspiration emails
  • Tonal Energy - the best app you'll ever buy
  • The Tuning CD - reference tones for your practicing
  • The Musician's Way blog - a great resource for practicing, performance strategies, and career advice
  • Peak Performance for Musicians - lots of great articles and ideas
  • Don Greene - terrific information for performing your best and discovering your strengths
  • Brainpickings - inspirational reading lists, articles, and other ideas!

Recommended sources
  • Recommended books on musicianship and interpretation
  • Sound in Motion - great book!
  • Musical interpretation - some ideas

Organizations
  • National Flute Association homepage - are you a member? 
  • Florida Flute Association - I first joined as a high school student!
  • British Flute Society - learn about trends across the pond
  • NAfME - National Association of Music Education - great tools for students, educators, and musicians alike.  They have a helpful glossary for Careers in Music
  • College Music Society - a resource for college students and professionals

Professionalism Guides: Presenting Yourself!
  • Constructing your résumé
  • Don't Fear the Résumé - advice on looking forward, not backward
  • Cover letters for teaching positions
  • Great article on all steps involved in applying for teaching positions in higher education
  • NAfME guides
  • Guide from Eastman for musicians
  • CV advice from Columbia Teachers College
Copyright by Francesca Arnone ©2020
  • Home
  • About
    • PR Bios
    • PR Photos
  • Playing
    • Look & Listen
    • Host a performance
  • Teaching
    • Study at USF
    • Music major for a day
    • FLUTE CAMP
    • USF FLUTE DAY 2020 >
      • Flute Day Artists
    • Lessons
    • Workshops & Masterclasses
    • chamber music >
      • Chamber Music Resources
    • Practicing for Competitions and Auditions
    • Success Stories
    • Resources
  • Blog
  • Creating
    • REACT CD >
      • REACT
    • Dedications
    • Games of Light
  • Contact
  • Your Audition Advantage
    • YAA: FBA All-state Edition
    • Q & A