Peter Phippen - World Flutes Performing/Recording Artist

Educational Programs

Peter Phippen and students World flute specialist Peter Phippen has been performing musical programs in schools throughout the country since 1993. These interactive musical presentations are geared for students grade school through college, and are both educational and entertaining. The program, entitled “World Flutes: Past and Present”, stresses the important role that music has played in various cultures around the globe. Utilizing Phippen's personal collection of more than 200 instruments, students hear and see flutes, whistles, and drums from a variety of time periods and ethnic groups while learning the folk tales and customs connected with their use. These programs also incorporate student performers and large screen visual effects.

Types of Programs

School Assemblies – 45 to 60 minutes in length; geared to the comprehension level of the student audience.

Correlates with Social Studies curriculum:

Exploration of prehistoric music, using bone animal calls, bone flutes, whistles,drums, rattles, human voice, and bamboo tubes (overtone flutes).
Native American facts and folklore, flutes and drums.
American history: authentic colonial flute, fife and flageolet.
American Immigrant culture: music, facts and folklore of Norway, Ireland, Asia, Germany, Africa, Pacific Islands, South and Central America, India and the Middle East.
Stresses the importance of acceptance and appreciation for the diversity of world peoples and their customs.

Residencies – May be scheduled 1 to 5 days in length:

1 day: Consists of one or two school assembly programs; individual classroom demonstration; or master class tailored to the needs of your school.
2 to 5 days: Consists of all the “one day” activities, plus more in-depth presentations of musical practices of various cultures; hands on performance with authentic ethnic instruments; development of improvisational performance skills in a group setting; and a final showcase concert for the school community including student performances. TEAMWORK is fostered in the creation of an exciting music performance experience.

Education Reviews

"We have just finished sponsoring a two day residency with Peter Phippen. It has been one of the most successful we have had. Mr. Phippen's presentation of ethnic wind instruments and story-telling is not only unique, but an excellent musical experience. It is without reservation that I recommend Mr. Phippen for Educational Presentations at any grade level. He is very adept at varying the program to fit his audience. Do not hesitate; your students deserve this experience."
Denny Vance, Residency Coordinator, L.A.C.E.S. Committee of Independence, Independence, Iowa

“Our students were captivated by Peter’s stories and explanations as well as his talent and skill. At one point during the concert I thought to myself, ‘I wouldn’t rather be any place at this moment but here with our students enjoying this wonderful musical presentation.”
Jeffrey A. Davis, Principal, Junior/Senior High School, Edwards-Knox Central School District, Russell, New York

"Yes I do recall very vividly, hearing your unusually fine handling of a variety of flutes. Your approach with the instruments was personal and direct. I thought to myself, Peter would be very good for schools, introducing students to such a lovely, lyrical group of instruments--taking them on many musical journeys around the world via flutes".
Ella Jenkins, Smithsonian/Folkways Recording Artist