After graduating as a building engineer (1975) Jelle Hogenhuis decided to turn to music. He studied Classical flute at the Groningen Conservatory (Holland) with Peter van Munster (1980) and Composition with Willem F. Bon. (Dutch Composition Prize 1980). He has been developing low flutes for several years and many are in use throughout Europe in ensembles and flute choirs. With assistance from an Arbetesstipend from the Swedish grants authority, Richard is currently working with Jelle to develop an instrument to meet the demands of solo contemporary music. Commissions and projects with the new instrument are planned for next year.