Kirkpatrick, Linda

Dr. Linda Kirkpatrick teaches flute at McDaniel College, Maryland. She earned her doctorate from the University of Maryland. Dr. Kirkpatrick is coordinator of instrumental music education, conducts the wind ensemble, student chamber ensembles and teaches instrumental conducting and music appreciation.

Pedagogical Techniques and Methods of Flutist William Montgomery

2006 0-7734-5785-2
This book presents the teaching philosophies, pedagogical approaches, techniques, and methods of flutist William Montgomery. His concept of flute tone production, his philosophy of other aspects of flute playing, and his innovative approach to technical exercise have been documented for use by future generations of flutists. Many of the techniques and ideas he has developed reflect the pedagogical influence of his teachers, Marcel Moyse and William Kincaid. Montgomery, however, has developed his own approach to technical exercises, and frequently employs special or alternate and sensitive fingerings in his pedagogy.

Presenting the philosophies and methods of Marcel Moyse and William Kincaid demonstrates the continuities and establishes the innovations of William Montgomery’s pedagogy. Examining the methods for teaching tone production and vibrato, articulation, finger technique, musical expression and interpretation of both Moyse and Kincaid establishes a foundation from which to compare Montgomery’s methods and philosophies.