The best sounding 'student' flutes I've come across over the years
are Trevor James', and I think you'll find something in their price
range which fits the bill. Make sure your daughter gets the chance to
try one first though - she may not agree with me, and there's no
substitute for trying as many different ones as you can get your
hands on... I've been known to say that if my flutes went under a
steam roller yesterday, and I had a Carnegie Hall recital tommorrow
and only $500,- in my pocket, I would do it on a TJ!

Good luck!
Domski

--- In flutepastels@yahoogroups.com, martincregg <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
>
> My daughter has been playing flute for 14 years now. She has a
> student model Gemeinhardt. Her teacher says that it is time for her
> to upgrade. I have the fealing that Hannah will play the flute for
> years to come and seems to have a natural interest in it. She is
very
> good at playing by ear and also note reading. Can anyone recommend
a
> GREAT open holed flute for under a $1000. Any other general advive
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks.