Laguna Flutes closed out the year with two successful Christmas concerts. Our first was on December 9th prior to Pacific Symphony’s Holiday Organ Concert, in the lobby at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. We followed that concert on December 13th with our more formal ‘Tis the Season: A Collection of Christmas Favorites” on December 13th,...Read More
It’s been another fantastic year for Laguna Flutes! We performed a world premiere commission for our December concerts, Come Celebrate Christmas, which was our third commission overall. This work is a beautiful arrangement of three Christmas Carols: O Come, O Come Emmanuel, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and O Come All Ye Faithful by the esteemed composer Phyllis Avidan Louke. Our...Read More
I’ve always thought that former members of Laguna Flutes are like alumni…they always have a ‘home’ here with our ensemble. Bella Sunshine used to play with us in the early years of our group , back when we still rehearsed in Betsy Foster’s living room (and we had those fun happy hour times after rehearsals…Thank...Read More
The Christmas season is synonymous with wonderful music. Working with Phyllis Aidan Louke on the commission of Come Celebrate Christmas was pure joy. We decided that this arrangement should be versatile: Not only can it be played from beginning to end, each featured carol can stand on its own if you need a short version...Read More
Introduction
At Laguna Flutes, we believe in the power of music to inspire, connect, and elevate the human spirit. Our blog is your go-to source for all things flute—whether you’re a fellow musician, a music lover, or simply curious about the art of flutes and flute ensembles. Here, we’ll share insights into our performances, explore the creative process behind our pieces, offer tips for fellow flutists, and dive into the world of music that moves us. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of music, the joy of collaboration, and the endless possibilities of sound.
