Research and Resources
The following are some key books for learning more about the flute and its repertoire. For more, browse the Conservatory Library stacks or search for books on Search.Libraries.
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Flute Music by Women Composers
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Call Number: Con Ref ML128.F7 B6 1988ISBN: 0313260192Publication Date: 1988Boenke has spent four years gleaning all possible sources to come up with several hundred listings of composers from three centuries and over 40 different countries. In addition to the alphabetical listing are indexes for instrumentation, title, publisher, and composer. It contains works for solo flute, duets, flute and piano, concertos, woodwind quintets, other chamber ensembles, or any work that employs soloistic use of the flute. -
Flute Music of the 18th Century
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Call Number: Con Ref ML128.F7V475 1985ISBN: 2950064604Publication Date: 1985This bibliography results from a continually growing demand for better and more detailed information. It is organized in alphabetical and systematical indices. -
Handbook of Literature for the Flute
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Call Number: Con Ref L128.F7 P4 1978ISBN: 0931200695Publication Date: 1988An annotated list of solos, graded method materials, reference reading, flute ensembles, music for alto flute, piccolo and bass flute. Over 3,500 entries, representing more than 1,700 composers and authors. Used throughout the world by flutists, artists, teachers, libraries and music dealers. -
Italian Baroque Solo Sonatas for the Recorder and the Flute
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Call Number: Con Ref ML128.F7 M235ISBN: 0911772901Publication Date: 1978This bibliography is in two parts. The first part lists and describes 18th century editions and manuscripts. The second section contains modern editions. The present bibliography is more specialized than most reference works fo this kind, limiting to baroque solo sonatas by Italian composers who lived in Europe.
Here are some websites where you can find more information and keep up with the latest flute news.
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Dayton C. Miller Flute CollectionDetails about the Dayton C. Miller Flute Collection, held at the Library of Congress. There are also digitized items from the collection and historical information.
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FluteWorldHub for flute sales, services, and purchases.
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Repertoire for Flute and Keyboard by Black ComposersHosted by Music by Black Composers, check this list for music for flute(s) and keyboard.
The following are some best bets for journals to consult when starting flute research. For a full list of journals, magazines, and newspapers at Oberlin, check out our Journals A-Z.
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Flute TalkMonthly journal about all things flute: pedagogy, technique, history, and more.
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PanThe British Flute Society's acclaimed journal, published three times a year, is an entertaining and authoritative guide to all aspects of the flute and flute playing - from the latest news, events and music & book reviews, to articles by the world's most knowledgeable writers on the flute’s history, music & players.