-Summerhays Music Center-

Summerhays Music stocks over 200 students level flutes and over 50 intermediate and professional flutes. And, we carry every major brand like Miyazawa, Yamaha, Muramatsu, Lyric, Sonare by Powell, Amadeus by Haynes, Azumi, and many others so we will have the right flute for you. We suggest you come in the store and play several flutes so that you know the one you pick is the perfect one for you!

One of the most critical elements in purchasing a new flute, and one that is often overlooked, is matching a flute and headjoint to the embouchure and playing style of the musician. At Summerhays Music Center, we believe the instrument can and should be customized to the player. In order to be sure you get the best flute for you, we employ a flute specialist named Sandra Betti. Sandra will assist and coach you in choosing your flute, and provide feedback on the differences and nuances of each. She can also give some guidance in how to proceed in developing your flute playing skills and musicianship.

Sandra Betti has played the flute for over 30 years, and has studied with Angela Koregelos (Oakland Symphony), Paul Renzi (San Francisco Symphony), and Leone Buyse (formerly with the Boston Symphony, currently Professor of Flute at Rice University). She has performed with the Berkeley University Orchestra, and the Cerritos Symphony. In addition, she has worked for several flute companies as a sales representative, including Gemeinhardt, Emerson, Pearl, and Sanyko flutes. Stop in and let Sandra assist you in finding the perfect flute for you!

Check out some of our unbeatable Flute specials below!

SONARE SF5BOF • Offset G • Solid Silver headjoint • Silver plated body & foot • Low B LIST PRICE: $1300 SALE PRICE: $1095 RENT to OWN: $39/month*	SONARE AF50 • Alto Flute • Silver plated body & headjoint LIST PRICE: $1850 SALE PRICE: $1498 RENT to OWN: $46/month*	SONARE SF6BOF • Offset G • Solid Silver headjoint, body, foot & low B LIST PRICE: $2100 SALE PRICE: $1699 RENT to OWN: $60/month*
SONARE SF7BOF • Offset G • Solid Silver headjoint, body, foot, low B & pointed cups LIST PRICE: $2295 SALE PRICE: $2295 RENT to OWN: $88/month*	ACCENT FL910SS • Offset G • Solid Silver headjoint, body, & foot • Low B LIST PRICE: $2095 SALE PRICE: $1295 RENT to OWN: $46/month*	AMADEUS AF600BOF • Offset G • Solid Silver headjoint • Silver plated body, & foot • Low B LIST PRICE: $1350 SALE PRICE: $1295 RENT to OWN: $46/month*
AMADEUS AF700BOF • Offset G • Solid Silver headjoint, body, & foot • Low B LIST PRICE: $2150 SALE PRICE: $1795 RENT to OWN: $62/month*	AMADEUS AF800BOF • Offset G & low B • Solid Silver headjoint • Silver plated body, & foot • Pointed key cups arms LIST PRICE: $2275 SALE PRICE: $2195 RENT to OWN: $76/month*	AMADEUS AF900BOF • Offset G & low B • Solid Silver headjoint, body, & foot • Pointed key cups arms LIST PRICE: $2950 SALE PRICE: $2850 RENT to OWN: $100/month*
AZUMI AZ2000 • Offset G • Solid Silver head • Silver plated body & foot • Low B LIST PRICE: $1250 SALE PRICE: $1000 RENT to OWN: $40/month*	AZUMI AZ3000 • Offset G • Solid Silver headjoint • Silver plated body & foot • Low B LIST PRICE: $2000 SALE PRICE: $1620 RENT to OWN: $65/month*	MIYAZAWA PA102RH • Offset G & low B • Sterling silver lip plate • Silver plated body & foot • Pointed tonearms • Drawn toneholes SALE PRICE: $2195 RENT to OWN: $88/month*
MIYAZAWA PA202RH • Offset G • Solid silver headjoint, body & foot • Low b w/ pointed tonearms • Drawn toneholes SALE PRICE: $2995 RENT to OWN: $120/month*	MIYAZAWA PA402RH • Offset G • Solid silver Powell headjoint, body & foot • Low b w/pointed tonearms • Pointed key cups arms SALE PRICE: $4995 RENT to OWN: $194/month*

For more details on any of these flutes, or the prices listed, come into Summerhays Music Center any time and one of our knowledgable sales reps will be happy to help you find the perfect flute for you!

* OAC. Some restrictions apply. See store for details.

All flutes are not created equal, but choosing a quality flute doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Here are some things to consider:

Student-level flutes are often a little more durable, relatively speaking, than their better counterparts, due in part to the materials from which they’re made but,
Those same instruments don’t play as well because there is less silver in their construction.
• Cheap instruments often contain 50% silver throughout the entire instrument.
(most durable, poorest sound)
• Better instruments contain 65% silver throughout the entire instrument.
(better durability, good sound)
• Intermediate instruments will have a solid silver headjoint and 65% silver throughout the body.
(good durability, better sound)
• Pro instruments are solid silver throughout the entire instrument.
(care required, best sound)
Choose a “closed-hole” flute for the beginner, or choose an intermediate “open-holed” flute and use plugs until the player improves.

A word of caution: inexpensive flutes made overseas are finding their way into the market through big box and other discount centers. While the lower price is tempting, you should consider that poorly constructed instruments play poorly, hindering the student’s ability to learn. They are also difficult if not impossible to regulate and adjust. Many repair shops won’t even touch them, or charge a premium to do so. Most teachers will agree that a poor instrument defeats the student even before he/she has begun.

Summerhays Music Center is dedicated to the musician from the aspiring beginner to the consummate professional, and carries only quality instruments which will improve the player’s experience. Stop by and speak to our knowledgeable staff, each of them musicians in their own right. We’ll help you determine which flute is for you, and you’ll be able to choose from such respected brands as Yamaha, Pearl, Miyazawa, and Sonare. Summerhays Music also services what we sell and is home to one of the largest in-house repair centers in Utah.

So stop by and visit us. We’ll help you on your way toward a great musical and learning experience!

The flute is one of the oldest instruments known, with some examples dating back thousands of years. Early flutes were often made of wood, stone, and even human and animal bone. More recent flutes have been constructed of glass, ceramic, and brass and other metals. The earliest known example of the transverse flute (held and played sideways) is believed to be the “tsche,” originating in China about 2637 BC. Over time, improvements were made to the flute including the materials used, the addition of keys, and the shaping of the instrument, culminating in what is considered to be the modern flute developed by Theobald Boehm in 1846.

The flute, part of the woodwind family, includes the piccolo, E flat, concert, alto, and bass flutes. The concert, or C flute, is the best-known member of the flute family and is often recommended for beginners.

School band programs typically introduce the flute in the fourth and fifth grades since the student must be large enough to reach the keys. Curved headjoints are available for smaller or younger students who are unable to reach the length of the instrument, and are sometimes included with models designed for beginning students. As the student grows, the curved headjoint can be replaced with the straight headjoint.