Repertoire determination criteria for intermediate-level flute training from the perspective of educators

Abstract

This research aims to determine the repertoire determination criteria for intermediate-level flute training from the perspective of educators and thus contribute to flute educators who are new to the profession. In the research, case study design, one of the qualitative research methods, was adopted. To collect data for the research, a semi-structured interview form was prepared after the literature review, and the interview form was finalized by taking the opinions of three experts in the field of flute training. In the research, data was collected face-to-face and online. The data obtained was analyzed using the content analysis method. The level defined as intermediate level within the scope of the research covers the 2nd - 3rd years of flute education. In this context, findings were obtained regarding the difficulties experienced by educators in choosing intermediate-level repertoire, repertoire determination criteria, the pieces they used (studied), their processes of deciding on new pieces, and their suggestions on this topic. It was concluded in the research that the participants took the student level and technical support for musical development as criteria when determining the repertoire in intermediate-level flute education. In line with the results, it is recommended to increase studies on note printing in Turkey.

Keywords: Flute, flute training, repertoire determination criteria.