Flute 360 | Episode 115: “Military Flutists with Staff Sergeant Brittany Primavera” (47:33)
In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Brittany Primavera about her time being a Military Flutist in the U.S. Army Band. She goes into detail about the audition process, her experience with basic training, and advises those who are considering this career path. This series runs through the entire month of May 2020 and we hope that it is beneficial for you and, or your students!
Episode 115 – Main Points:
0:37 – Contact: J&K Productions & Flute 360 for consultation work! 2:03 – Welcome & Introduction! 3:28 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 3:35 – Brittany’s Answer 3:42 – The University of North Texas with Dr. Mary Karen Clardy 6:40 – Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 7:18 – Sneak Peek into Episode 117 with Claire Workinger! 8:01 – Wayland Baptist University 8:09 – Lubbock Christian University 8:18 – Tumbleweeds! 8:40 – Fife and Drum Corps 9:23 – The U.S. Army’s Pershing’s Own Band 9:33 – Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra 9:45 – Capital Wind Symphony 10:07 – Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention 10:19 – Rachel Minto, flutist 11:33 – Texas Flute Society 12:04 – Question: What inspired you to take the audition? 12:18 – Brittany’s Answer 12:32 – The HellCats, West Point Band 13:47 – Fife and Drum Corps 14:20 – Sneak Peek into Episode 116 with Sonia Dell’Omo! 16:04 – “It’s fun learning a new skill!” – Brittany 18:22 – Question: What lessons did you learn in the military that have strengthened your musical skills, if any? 19:20 – Brittany’s Answer 20:36 – Question: Can you please share with us what your basic training experience was like? 20:42 – Brittany’s Answer 20:51 – Fort Leonard, Missouri: Fort Lost in the Woods 22:18 – “Hunt the good stuff!” – U.S.A. Army 23:58 – Reference to Episode 113 with Allion Wollam 24:36 – Netflix: The Unbreakable with Kimmy Schmidt 26:19 – Question: After basic training, most musicians attend a 10-week course through the Army School of Music for Advanced Individual Training (or AIT). Were you required to enroll in this course? 27:08 – Brittany’s Answer 28:05 – Allison Wollam, flutist (E113) 31:21 – Carol Wincenc, flutist (E009) 35:58 – Question: For a musician who is considering this career path, what advice do you have for him or her? 36:15 – Brittany’s Answer 39:17 – Sharon Sparrow’s Book: “Six Weeks to Finals...” 40:00 – Rhythmic Integrity 40:28 – Question: Any last sentiments that you’d like to share with the listeners? 40:38 – Brittany’s Answer 42:55 – PICKS! 45:46 – Conclusion 46:19 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K ProductionsPICKS!
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