Hand-outs for Flutists:
Hand-outs are free to download and distribute; please cite the author whenever used.
All documents Copyright 2014 - 2025 Nicole Riner
Flute Basics for Band Directors
Equipment and Resource recommendations for band directors
A Field Guide to Extended Techniques for Beginners
Repertoire for College Students
Repertoire for Junior High and High School Students
Helpful Links for Flutists:
A definitive guide to flute, piccolo, and recorder fingerings
Wyoming Flute Teacher Directory
National Flute Association (summer master class listings and pedagogical resources)
Learn Flute with Me (Dr. Riner's free pedagogy video series_
Dr. Riner's Blog (practice tips, product reviews, pedagogical discussions, career advice, and more)
Wyoming Audition Demonstration Videos (All-Northwest and All-State demos performed by Dr. Riner)
And all musicians!:
Petrucci Music Library (download non-copyright protected music for free)
Naxos Music Recording Library (UWyo username & password required to log in)
Donne, The Big List of Women Composers
Institute for Composer Diversity
Bulletproof Musician (helpful articles related to the music profession)
Sheet music suppliers:
Trusted Purchasing & Repair Shops:
Pettry Piccolos (piccolo repair only)
Physical Health:
Stretches for Flutists (yoga-based stretches)
The Flutist's Pain Points (with recommended exercises)