Invaluable to students and professionals alike, this book covers all aspects of orchestral flute playing, including technical areas such as articulation and low solos as well as standard orchestral repertoire. The repertoire is explored in an interesting and informative way, featuring groups of orchestral extracts which are examined by technical features and difficulty. A huge collection of well-known and less familiar melodies from across the centuries is included, and a complete guide on approaching each one effectively. Book 1 covers composers A-P. Book 2 covers composers R-Z.