Episode 113: Military Flutists with Specialist Allison Wollam

<p>Flute 360 | Episode 113: “Military Flutists with Specialist Allison Wollam” (51:07)</p> <p>In today’s episode, Heidi talks with SPC Allison Wollam about her career as an Active Military Flutist in the U.S. Army Band. She goes into detail about the audition process, her experience with boot camp, and advises those who are considering this career path. This series runs through the entire month of May 2020 and we hope that it is beneficial for you and, or your students.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Episode 113 – Main Points:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>0:45 – <strong><u>Contact:</u></strong> <a href= "https://jaykayproductions.media/contact/">J&K Productions</a> & <a href="https://heidikaybegay.com/contact/">Flute 360</a> for consultation work!</li> <li>1:45 – Welcome & Introduction!</li> <li>2:43 – <a href="https://www.texasflutesociety.org/">Texas Flute Society</a></li> <li>3:02 – <a href="https://www.unt.edu/">The University of North Texas</a></li> <li>3:46 – <a href= "https://italybestcoffee.com/products/lavazza-caffe-espresso-italian-ground-coffee-blend-medium-roast-8-oz-tin?variant=16287511478336&currency=USD&utm_campaign=gs-2019-03-11&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqpe_t6mT6QIVDdvACh0UkAudEAQYASABEgLr6vD_BwE"> LavAzza Espresso</a></li> <li>3:58 – <strong>Heidi:</strong> Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background!</li> <li>4:02 – Allison’s Answer</li> <li>4:12 – <a href= "http://www.metorchestramusicians.org/blog/tag/Trudy+Kane">Trudy Kane, flutist</a></li> <li>4:15 – <a href= "https://music.unt.edu/faculty-and-staff/mary-clardy">Dr. Mary Karen Clardy, flutist</a></li> <li>5:08 – <strong>Question:</strong> What inspired you to enroll as a flutist in the U.S. Army Band?</li> <li>5:15 – Allison’s Answer</li> <li>7:29 – <strong>Question</strong>: What was the audition process like?</li> <li>7:33 – Allison’s Answer</li> <li>8:06 – <strong>Repertoire:</strong> <a href= "https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/concertino-op-107-