Episode 48: Published Flutists with Dr. Kyle Dzapo

Flute 360 | Episode 48: “Published Flutists with Dr. Kyle Dzapo” (35:32)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with flutist, educator, and scholar Dr. Kyle Dzapo. The ladies discuss Kyle’s process from the proposal, to writing the chapters, and to the editing phase. Listen to today’s episode to hear insightful advice from Kyle and hear about the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Episode 48 – Main Points:

• 0:23 – Straubinger Flute Company
• 1:16 – Book: “Notes for Flutists: A Guide to the Repertoire (Notes for Performers) by Kyle Dzapo
• 1:26 – Welcome!
• 1:41 – Chicago Flute Club
• 3:11 – Question: How did the idea of the book come about?
• 3:58 – Thomas Nyfenger, flutist
• 4:25 – “If you really want to know a piece you need to know it intuitively, technically, and intellectually.” – Kyle quoting John Kerry
• 6:40 – Mathieu Dufour, flutist
• 8:02 – Check your resources.
• 9:12 – Question: What was your process like?
• 9:51 – Nancy Toff, flutist and flute historian
• 10:48 – Publishers will list their requirements for proposals on their website. (For Example: Oxford’s Proposal Submission Policy)
• 13:00 – Oxford University Press & Nancy Toff
• 14:27 – Jolivet’s “Chant de Linos”
• 16:18 – Kyle shares a lesson that she learned throughout the process – listen here!
• 19:50 – Jeanne Baxtresser, flutist
• 20:28 – Heidi: Please share a portion of your book that you’d like to highlight.
• 20:37 – Kyle’s Answer
• 20:58 – Handel, composer
• 21:06 – Nielsen, composer
• 21:12 – La Montaine, composer
• 24:15 – Paul Renzi, flutist
• 29:06 – Question: Any suggestions for the budding new author?
• 29:27 – “Do a lot of reading before you decide on what you’re going to write about.” – Kyle
• 30:53 – Parallels between flute playing and writing!
• 32:40 – Picks!

Picks:

Kyle

• Joachim Andersen, Salon Pieces for Flute and Piano, Op. 52
• Thomas Jensen, Flutist (Naxos)

 Heidi

• Peppermint Tea

Episode 48 – Resources Mentioned:

• Kyle’s Book – purchase here!
• Kyle’s Website
• Heidi Kay Begay’s Website

Episode 48 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Straubinger Flute Company
• Silver: Contact Heidi for details!
• Bronze: J&K Productions’ Website