The Lowdown (PDF)

The Lowdown for low flute choir was commissioned by Chris Potter in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of her Low Flutes Retreat.

As defined by The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the lowdown is the inside facts. In this regard, The Lowdown not only makes reference to the low range of the low flutes, but also the insights Chris Potter and her guest artists give at the Low Flutes Retreat to flutists seeking to improve getting low. The piece celebrates the exchange of new ideas, low flute fundamentals, friendships, and most importantly, the low end!