Trevor Wye was born on 6 June 1935 and is a professional flautist, flute instructor, and author of several books about technical aspects of flute playing.
11 Facts About Trevor Wye
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The English flautist Trevor Wye began playing the flute at age 15.
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Contrary to what might be expected of a famous flautist, Wye did not attend a college of music, nor a conservatory, nor a university, but he later studied with Marcel Moyse whom Wye credits as a major influence on his playing, teaching, and writing career.
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Trevor Wye was influenced by British singer Alfred Deller and flautist William Bennett.
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Trevor Wye was a freelance orchestral and chamber player in London for many years, and has several solo recordings.
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Trevor Wye served as a professor at the Guildhall School of Music, London, for fourteen years, and at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, for twenty-two years.
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Trevor Wye has published a series titled A Beginner's Book for the Flute, a piccolo practice book, and several arrangements for flute and piano.
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Trevor Wye teaches in his flute studio in Kent, which is a one-year residential course for postgraduate students established in 1990.
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Trevor Wye is the general editor of a free, on-line flute encyclopedia called The Flute Ark.
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Trevor Wye has published over 170 items including books, CDs, DVDs.
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Trevor Wye has a large collection of antique flutes, both the western concert variety and other kinds.