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Eleven: Flute/Piccolo (Solo)

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Eleven: Flute/Piccolo (Solo)

Dance for Solo Flute

By Judith Bingham

Item: 98-EP73375

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Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 16
ISBN10: 0-57-701842-6
ISBN13: 979-0-5770-1842-3
SKU: 98-EP73375

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About the Composer: Judith Bingham

Judith Bingham is a British composer whose works span orchestral, choral, and chamber music, with a particular gift for writing with clarity and emotional directness. Her instrumental works often explore extended techniques and coloristic possibilities while maintaining strong melodic and structural integrity, making them valuable contributions to the modern flute repertoire.

Why we love this

Bingham writes for the flute in a way that respects the instrument's lyrical nature while challenging performers to explore its full expressive range. This solo stands apart in contemporary repertoire for its accessibility paired with genuine musical substance, rewarding both the player's technique and the listener's attention.

What to expect

The work inhabits a distinctly modern musical language while remaining emotionally communicative. Its architecture unfolds with purpose and clarity, creating moments of both introspection and expressive intensity.

Who it's for

Advanced flutists preparing recital repertoire or competition programs will find a substantial contemporary work that demonstrates technical command and musical maturity. This solo also suits experienced ensemble flutists seeking to expand their performance calendar with contemporary chamber or solo opportunities.

How to get the most out of it

  • Approach the extended techniques as musical gestures, not technical hurdles. Bingham's notation serves the overall arc of the piece, so integrate any special effects seamlessly into your interpretation rather than highlighting them.
  • Pay close attention to dynamic gradations and articulation markings. The composer uses these details to shape phrasing across longer lines, and honoring them will reveal the work's structural design.
  • Work through the piece with a metronome to establish proportional relationships between sections, then allow expressive flexibility within that framework. This approach honors Bingham's compositional precision while enabling authentic interpretation.

How to use it

Position this alongside other contemporary solo works to demonstrate your program's engagement with living composers and current flute repertoire. It also pairs well as a bridge between standard recital fare and more experimental or avant-garde pieces, establishing context for your artistic vision.

Skills your students will build

  • Extended flute techniques (harmonics, multiphonics, or other modern effects as notated)
  • Interpretation of contemporary music notation and compositional symbols
  • Shaping longer lines across extended phrases with minimal harmonic anchoring
  • Dynamic control and tonal flexibility across the flute's full range
  • Balancing technical precision with expressive musicianship in modernist contexts

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