ON RESIDENCIES AND WORKSHOPS
“You provided fresh insights into the art of playing the flute and an all-around great experience, not only for the students who performed, but for the teachers and other spectators in the audience, as well.”
-Patty Lawson, Flute Masterclass Chair, MTAC Whittier Branch
“During her week-long residency, Ellen displayed excellence in the areas of composition, flute performance, and improvisation. Her flute playing is at the highest technical level; her compositions, both traditionally notated and improvised, are original and impressive.”
-Dr. Katherine Ann Murdock, Professor, Music Theory & Composition and Director,
Contemporary Music Festival, Wichita State University School of Music
“You are so much fun and my students loved the class. I was so impressed with how much you packed into 50 minutes. I appreciate all of your many facets and your unending creativity and enthusiasm.”
-Frances Shelly, Professor of Flute, Wichita State University School of Music
“Ellen was energetic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all her subjects, and she presented her ideas in a non-intimidating manner. Ellen’s approach to improvising and learning new techniques is great for beginners and the more experienced alike.”
-Jennifer Roth, Los Angeles Flute Orchestra
“Ellen has done several masterclasses with various levels of flute players – from beginning to advanced students who have played 3-4 years. All of these students benefited from her sharing of flute technique, breathing, vibrato and intonation.”
-Mark A. Hunt, Director of Bands, Lincoln Middle School, Santa Monica, CA
“My students were impressed with your musical ability. They were eager to hear you demonstrate techniques such as multiphonics, flutter tongue, and the jet whistle. In music rehearsals following your demonstration, these young musicians were excited to show off to their classmates what they learned in your masterclass.”
-Apryl Garcia, Assistant Director of Instrumental Music, John Adams Middle School,
Santa Monica, CA
“Extended techniques can be quite overwhelming but Ellen Burr has such an enthusiastic and magical way of presenting the techniques that even the novice can easily grasp the concepts. Through demonstration and audience interaction, Ms. Burr provides the participants a clear grasp of each topic. Her performance at the end utilizes the techniques discussed in class and demonstrates how a contemporary piece really can sound musical!”
-Ann Kreft, Chicago Flutist
“If only other classes went by this quickly. Ellen you should teach teachers how to teach.”
-Caroline Huber, Student