The New York Flute Club has expanded its digital footprint through a newly formed Social Media Team dedicated to strengthening communication and engagement. By sharing timely updates about performances, masterclasses, rehearsals, and member features, the team has built a consistent presence across Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Strategic content creation and streamlined cross-platform posting have significantly increased visibility, reinforcing the club’s longstanding mission of connecting and supporting the flute community.

In this edition of The Traveling Flutist column, Dennis Rendleman shares insights from touring China with The Sound of Music, highlighting the Broadway tradition of “doubling.” The article explores how space limitations and budget constraints have shaped the modern pit orchestra, requiring musicians to perform on multiple instruments to maintain a full orchestral sound with fewer players…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, staying motivated as a musician became challenging, revealing how much our practice depends on both internal passion and external goals. The article encourages musicians to focus on self-care, daily positivity, and creative self-exploration—such as recording and evaluating your playing or creating collaborative projects at home—to maintain growth and joy in their musical journey despite isolation.