Across the United States there are many flute ensembles that perform and rehearse with varying levels of experience. The purpose of this document is to argue the ultimate purpose of flute choir: to create a space for the development of flute musicianship and technique regardless of setting. The document provides flute pedagogy suggestions to aid in ensemble and individual member improvement utilized in ensembles across the settings and highlights transferable teaching points for flute choir directors, middle and high school band and orchestra teachers, composers of flute music, and to college music programs.

This resource provides a compilation of specific teaching ideas regarding ensemble and flute fundamental strategies gathered from seven reputable flute choir directors across the United States. Through interviews, these experienced directors described their groups, the goals they set, and the pedagogical strategies implemented to accomplish them. This compilation of pedagogical suggestions is organized by director and corresponding category of ensemble (youth, collegiate, community, and advanced adult). This resource will help flute choir directors of various settings establish their own workshops of flute pedagogy using suggestions that suit their style of ensemble to assist in achieving their goals effectively.