Summer break is the perfect time for students to keep growing without the pressure of auditions, chair placements, or school concerts. Whether your students are focusing on fundamentals, exploring new repertoire, or simply staying motivated during the summer months, these sheet music picks are wonderful additions to any teacher’s summer recommendation list.

1. Complete Daily Exercises for the Flute

A longtime favorite for good reason. These exercises are excellent for helping students maintain technique, finger fluency, tone, and scale work over the summer. Even assigning a small section each day can make a noticeable difference by fall.

Best for: Middle school through advanced students who need a consistent daily warm-up and technique routine.

2. Practice Book for the Flute: Omnibus Edition (Books 1–6)

This all-in-one collection covers nearly every aspect of flute playing: tone, articulation, technique, intonation, vibrato, breathing, and more. It’s an especially helpful resource for motivated middle school, high school, and college students looking for structured summer practice.

Best for: Self-motivated students who want a comprehensive summer practice guide.

3. Practice Book for the Flute: Book 1 – Tone

Perfect for students who need dedicated tone work. Summer is an ideal time to slow down, focus on listening skills, and build a more mature, centered sound without the rush of school-year repertoire.

Best for: Students developing embouchure control, tone consistency, and listening skills.

4. 12 Fantasias, TWV 40:2–13 – Georg Philipp Telemann

These unaccompanied fantasias are fantastic for developing musical independence, phrasing, rhythm, and stylistic awareness. They’re also great options for students who may not have regular access to a collaborative pianist during the summer.

Best for: Intermediate to advanced students exploring solo repertoire and Baroque style.

5. Album of 30 Classical Pieces, Volume 2 (Flute and Piano)

This collection gives students plenty of approachable repertoire to work through at their own pace. It’s a great way to help students discover new composers and build confidence preparing shorter performance-ready pieces.

Best for: Students who enjoy variety and need accessible recital or lesson repertoire.

6. Concerto in C Major, RV 443 (Piccolo and Piano) 

A wonderful challenge for advancing students interested in piccolo. The Urtext edition also provides a great opportunity to introduce students to historically informed editions and thoughtful score study.

Best for: Advancing flutists beginning serious piccolo study.

7. Nocturne in D Minor, Op. 19 No. 4

This lyrical work is ideal for students focusing on musical expression, phrasing, vibrato control, and storytelling through sound. A beautiful choice for summer lessons or studio performances.

Best for: Students working on expressive playing and musical maturity.

8. Concerto in D Major, RV 428 “Il Gardellino” 

One of the most-loved flute concertos in the repertoire. It’s technically engaging while still being approachable for many advancing students, making it an excellent long-term summer project.

Best for: High school and college students preparing concerto repertoire for auditions or competitions.

9. Jazz Standards for Flute – Essential Collection

Summer can be a great time for students to step outside of traditional classical repertoire. This collection encourages stylistic flexibility, listening skills, and creativity while introducing students to jazz language and rhythms.

Best for: Students curious about jazz, improvisation, or expanding beyond classical music.

10. By the Forest Brook (Am Waldesbach), Op. 33 (Flute and Piano)

A charming and expressive piece with a warm, colorful character that feels especially fitting for summer. It’s a lovely option for students looking for repertoire that’s slightly different from the standard lesson rotation.

Best for: Intermediate students looking for expressive repertoire outside the standard canon.