I play for my church, and projection is a problem for me. If I turn up my mic too much, it squeaks, so I`m really seeking a flute that projects well. I`ve heard open-holed Gemeinhardts are a good choice and I`m looking into a few models. I`m looking to step up from a student model to an intermediate level that will LAST.
Any ideas about brands, materials, embrochures, models, keys, whatever that may help?
greatly apreciated!

I beleive that gemeinhardts arew th best brand..open-holes i think will if anything make it softer but if you still want a intermediat they come with caps until you learn how to project without them..i suggest a nice solid gemeinhardt... i will be getting one myself.. one of the best models.. a gemeinhardt 3S.. intermediate.. solid silver, gold lip plate, and B foot. that kind may help you

I recently got a pearl quantz coda and it has nice projection but its a professional model.If you can afford it it is definately worth the money

Yamaha flutes have a nice projection, and are VERY durable. I`ve dropped mine a couple times and never had any bent keys or dents. Yamaha`s are ranked by most people as the best brand of flute, with gemindardth and armstrong a close second. Hope this helps

thanks, I`ll keep that in mind. much appreciated