Ignite your passion
Floot Fire Houston
June 24-28, 2024
Tallowood Baptist Church
9:30 am-4:30 pm (m-th), 9:30-7:15 (fr)
Hurry! Late registration begins June 3rd and the price increases.
Need-Based Scholarships Available!
Apply during the registration process.
Our Faculty
Our faculty includes a veritable list of who’s who in the flute world! Our faculty include orchestral players, college professors, private teachers and top notch band directors from across the Greater Houston area!
Dr. Kimberly Clark
Executive Director
Dr. Alison Asthana
Private Teacher
Lilia Gamez Bickley
Private Teacher
Douglas DeVries
Private Teacher
Jane Hinojosa
Local Area Coordinator
Lauren Kavenaugh
Private Teacher
Tyler Martin
Houston Grand Opera
Peggy Russell
Houston Ballet Orch.
Dr. Vicki Seldon
Pianist
Vicky Willimason
Site Manager
Class Levels
Students are grouped by the information provided on the student application. We primarily group by age and when possible, by level of playing. We do not hold auditions.
Advanced students may move up one level with the permission of their private teacher.
Allegro
For students completing
6th-7th grade
Vivace
For students completing
8th-9th grade
Presto
For students completing
10th-12th grade
Houston Electives
The following is a list of electives offered at Floot Fire. Each camp offers electives based on the specialties of the faculty at that location. Electives change from location to location and year to year. It is part of what makes each camp special and Floot Fire so unique!
Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique is a tool to help you rediscover your natural uprightedness and to free you from unnecessary tension. AT is a hands-on discipline meaning a teacher must touch you to help you sense the quality of your movement and to help guide you to better poise. If you suffer from aches and pains while playing your instrument or just want to create better technique and breathing, this class is a MUST!
Beginner Piccolo
Learn the first steps in playing the piccolo. This class is for students with little or no piccolo experience.
Better Practice
Learn how to take fundamentals to a higher level and apply to your flute literature! Learn how to “decompose” a piece of music and tailor your practice to the needs of your piece.
Extended Techniques
Beginning in the 20th century, composers began to experiment with new sounds that could be produced by our modern flute. These techniques have been used to expand the palette of flute sounds, evoke new moods, and also help strengthen and reinforce traditional playing techniques. Students will learn techniques such as Harmonics, Multiphonics, Flutter Tonguing, Singing and Playing, Beatboxing, and more!
Beginner Bansuri
More info coming soon!
Flooty Yoga
The name says it all. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or a yoga mat.
Low Flutes
Meet the low end of the flute family. Participants will be introduced to alto flutes, bass flutes, and the mighty contrabass flute. We will learn how to handle these gentle giants and have an opportunity to perform on them. Instrument provided.
Orchestral Excerpts
As students begin preparing for college and professional orchestra auditions they will need to become familiar with many orchestral excerpts. This class introduces several of the most frequently requested excerpts and helps students develop useful practice tools to learn the works.
Some electives are divided by class level. Please be sure to select the correct class level when registering.
