Flute 360: Episode 59: Flute Studio Highlights with Dr. Cobus du Toit

Episode 59: Flute Studio Highlights with Dr. Cobus du Toit

May 11, 2019

Flute 360 | Episode 59: “Flute Studio Highlights with Dr. Cobus du Toit” (53:01)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Cobus du Toit who is the flute professor at UMass, Amherst, Massachusetts. He shares past, current, and future projects that are in the works: UMass Flute Day, Castérède Recording Project, #webringflowers, and Vocabulary of Emotion. Check out today’s episode to hear topics around the creative process, collaboration, and recruitment.

Episode 59 – Main Points:

0:24 – Gold Sponsor: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
1:10 – Welcome!
1:15 – Today’s topics include: Flute Studio Highlights at UMass (Amherst), Castérède Recording Project, UMass’ Flute Day, and #webringflowers!
1:40 – Cobus’ Biography
2:28 – Cobus’ Texas Residency – March 2019
2:42 – Tarleton State University & The University of North Texas
2:58 – Wm.S. Haynes Company
3:12 – #HaynesGivesBack
3:56 – Dr. Lisa Garner Santa, flutist & teacher
5:23 – Robert Aitken, Icicle for Solo Flute
5:56 – Debussy, Syrinx for Solo Flute
6:00 – Clarke, Zoom Tube for Solo Flute
6:27 – Question: Can you please talk about doubling your flute studio size?
6:45 – Cobus’ Answer
11:55 – “I believe that’s why we do music is to build community and friendship around music.” – Cobus
13:21 – Cobus talks about the logistics of organizing a flute festival.
13:38 – Jonathan Keeble, flutist & teacher
14:29 – Summary of UMass Flute Day.
19:00 – Referring back to the recruitment question.
19:42 – Silver Sponsor: J&K Productions
20:43 – Topic: Inclusion
21:49 – Heidi: Please tell the audience about your Castérède Recording Project.
21:52 – Cobus’ Answer
27:04 – Topic: Changing Hats
28:46 – “The only difference between a student and a seasoned professional is experience.” – Cobus
29:45 – Heidi: Let’s talk about #webringflowers.
29:57 – Cobus’ Answer
36:38 – Question: Any special student projects that you would like to mention?
36:44 – “That is the goal. That through your example you can inspire something even greater than what you are doing!” – Cobus
37:53 – Topic: Ripple Effect
38:18 – “I am a firm believer in measuring success in a different way. Maybe fulfillment is a better word. I think we tend to think of success as very tangible things.” – Cobus
38:38 – Are you musically fed? By doing this you will find your musical home.
39:11 – If you are passionate about the projects you do, you will attract the same type of people. Good things will come because of that.
40:34 – Teaching at the collegiate level.
41:12 – Grant Writing
42:41 – Final Thoughts
42:46 – Cobus’ next project is titled: “Vocabulary of Emotion.”
46:44 – Use other people as soundboards.
51:32 – NFA’s Flute Festival – Salt Lake City, UT
40:02 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 59 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 59 – Sponsors:

Gold: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
Silver & Bronze: J&K Productions’ Website