From the Times: Wilford ‘Bill’ L. Holcombe Jr. EWING – Wilford “Bill” L. Holcombe Jr., 85, died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 25, surrounded by his loving wife of 60 years and his children. Next to his bed was the piano he used to compose music. Born in Trenton, Bill was a lifelong area [Continue]

This is sad news. Holcombe has written a ton of stuff…..his Jazz Flute Concerto is one of my favorites. From: Ricky Lombardo Subject: Bill Holcombe Tribute Concert Date: April 13, 2010 1:55:13 PM PDT To: FLUTE@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Dear Flute Friends, I attended a concert to honor Bill Holcombe this past Sunday, a tribute to the [Continue]

Sir James posted this on his list. It’s great. As always. [Continue]

I found this great interview with amazing flutist Robert Dick. Be sure to check out the mp3 audio at the end of the page. [Continue]

This is a great article telling a little of how Nagahara flutes are made using CNC technology. “The greatest flute players in the world strive for a uniquely personal sound to the way they play their instruments and interpret each piece of music. For this reason, these professionals often choose hand-made instruments that enhance these [Continue]

Does anyone know of backgrounds for the Bolling Suite #2? Besides the really bad SmartMusic ones? [Continue]

Did you know Google has scanned and put public domain books on the web? Did you know that Theobald Böhm’s An Essay on the Construction of Flutes is available here? Check it out. [Continue]

This is great www find if I do say so. Joachim Andersen Works for free. Including his excellent 24 etudes book. Now, they are scans, and not as good as the print version (I own the 24 Etudes book), but…the price is right. Check it out [Continue]

I came across this tonight. Wow. Very interesting flute there. Anyone ever tried one? Seems they also make wooden ones as well. [Continue]

Sadly, you can’t embed this video. So, here is the link. Everyone should get a kick out of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyAI3EHULRs [Continue]