Chicago’s Union Station

Piazza Etude

Before hasting my way back to the bus station, I couldn’t resist one last recording while in Chicago. This is my first glimpse of the massive train station, Chicago’s historic Union Station; the recording was actually made down these stairs and across the main floor to the left. The resonance of the flute conveys the volume of the space, blurring delicately into the ambient sounds of conversation and footfall. It felt like paying in a grand outdoor plaza, with ample, diffused daylight and this spacious, open acoustic!

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Published:: 08.27.07 / 11am

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With a love of teaching and chamber music, Toronto-based flutist JAMIE THOMPSON has performed as both soloist and chamber musician in Canada and the United States, and continues to be active as aFreelance Musician, Teacher, Adjudicator and Clinician, specializing in community outreach, multi-media events and creative, performance-preparation workshops and coaching sessions.

Jamie has been on the Flute Faculty of the RCM since 1988. In addition to teaching and coaching, he has served as Chair, Woodwind Brass and Percussion Department, and has served on numerous committees, including The Community School Divisional Committee, Academic Council and the Council of Examiners. In addition Jamie has presented workshops on Examination and Performance Preparation, co-ordinated the RCM Professional Development Lecture Series, and has co-chaired the Faculty Advisory Committee for the RCM’s new TELUS Performance and Learning Centre, scheduled to open in 2008.

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