Outreach

The Flute on its Feet at the Thurnauer School of Music.

Thank you for the amazing class yesterday–I’ve never seen my students having that much fun!  And I was impressed to see how beautiful and creative your ideas were–and simple enough that they were approachable even for the ones who were feeling hesitant…Thanks again for a really memorable class!

-Kaoru Hinata, Flute Faculty, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University

Zara Lawler is a dedicated, engaging and experienced educator. Through many years performing for children and family audiences, she has developed a uniquely communicative style of playing and presenting her work to the audience, and is currently a Teaching Artist for the National Symphony Orchestra.  Lawler offers the following educational programming and activities, as companions to her performances or as stand-alone events:

  • Once upon a Flute: a fun, interactive in-class performance and demonstration, with age-appropriate versions for K-6.
  • Let’s Dance!: interactive in-class exploration of dance rhythms, grades k-2 & 3-6.  With Paul Fadoul, marimba.  (See photos of Let’s Dance in action here. Download Let’s Dance Activities and Repertoire here.)

    Let's Dance!

  • Kinetic Chamber Music: hands-on workshops/residencies in combining music with theater and movement, for instrumental students, grades 3 and up.  (offered as The Flute on its Feet for flute groups and classes)
  • Memorization: Theory, Practice and Performance, a lecture-demonstration offered with Kinetic Chamber Music/The Flute on its Feet.
  • The Practice Notebook: blog on music practice for advanced students and adult amateurs, written by Zara Lawler.
  • Outreach Performances: in retirement homes and community centers.
  • Private Flute Lessons: all ages and levels.  Now offering Suzuki method for beginners.  Contact Lawler directly for information.
  • Performance Coaching: guidance for musicians on communicating with their audience, including such issues as speaking to the audience, body language, and how to practice.

    Lawler works with students at the New York Flute Club Flute Fair 2011. Photo by Ardith Bondi.

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