Jeanne Baxtresser’s philosophy could be expressed in a very simple phrase: “Lead with your playing and inspire with your attitude.” 15 years of experience as the solo flutist for the New York Philharmonic taught Baxtresser that becoming a valued and effective member of a flute section, in any position, requires high artistic standards and instrumental mastery. Equally important is the ability to work with people. This book is meant to provide a resource that would serve the dual purpose of preparing flutists for an audition and the job of playing second flute in an orchestra. This crucially important position in a woodwind section is worthy of thoughtful preparation and dedication.In these duos, you will be able to practice the skills of musical leadership that are so vital to becoming the kind of leader your colleagues and conductors will value.

Foreword by Jeanne Baxtresser
Preface to the First Flute Book by Jeanne Baxtresser
How to Use This Book
Notes on Performing Bach Orchestral Parts
Biographies
Acknowledgments
Cantata No. 208, "Was Mir Behagt"
Magnificat
Mass in B Minor
The Passion According to St. Matthew
Concerto for Orchestra
L'Enfance du Christ
Carmen
L'Arlésienne, Suite No. 1
Symphony No. 1 In C Minor
Symphony No. 2 In D Major
Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra
Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, "From The New World"
The Planets
Incidental Music to "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Symphony No. 4 in A Major, "Italian"
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, "Classical"
Alborada del Gracioso
Daphnis and Chlo+
Le Tombeau De Couperin
Ma mère l'Oye
Scheherazade
Symphony No. 5
Symphony No. 10
Symphony No. 13, "Babi Yar"
The Moldau
Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks
The Rite of Spring
Symphony No. 4 in F Minor
Symphony No. 5 in E Minor
Suite No. 3
Rigoletto
Symphony No. 5 in E Minor : Mvt. Iii, [E] Through [H]
Symphony No. 5 in E Minor : Mvt. Iv, 6 Bars Before [P] Through [P]
Suite No. 3: Mvt. Iv, Variation 1 (Complete)
Suite No. 3: Mvt. Iv, Variation 3 (Complete)
Rigoletto: "Caro Nome," Opening Through Bar 8