November & December 08 news
It has been a very busy autumn and the blog has been non-news worthy as a result. That does not mean that there isn’t great news.
Chronologically speaking I did get in a great visit with Neuse River Flute Circle in November. It was wonderful to see friends from Timber flute Festival and to meet in “reality” many who I have spoken with “virtually” via email. These folks are staying busy and seeking to plan an event for their region as well as building a great flute community in the triangle region. Thank you to all for such a warm welcome in Raleigh! The NRFC link is here on the right hand links bar and they always have something good going on so look them up.
Autumn is school visit season and so I have had two visits in the areas Montessori School for Flute and Didgeridoo. The kids are maybe the world’s most appreciative audience and that is great for the ego of the most-humble player like me. Foremost though is the idea often quoted as “a mind once stretched, never return to its original shape” and I do see music have great affect on children frequently. I have had great success with having an educator read Paul goble's book Love Flute, prior to my visit and thus the kids have a wonderful idea of the power of the instrument prior to ever having heard it. The suspense builds and they are excited with questions and comments about the music.
It is never to early to say get ready for 2009 Potomac Native American Flute Festival – Put it on you calendar because the sixth Potomac Native American Flute Festival will be held the weekend of March 27-29, 2009 at the Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, MD. Confirmed performers include Scott August and Autumn’s Child featuring Mark Holland on Friday night; and Mark “Thunderwalker” Camden and The Jeff Ball Band on Saturday night. There will also be a 90 minute Saturday afternoon concert featuring 3 artists: Jan Seiden, Jonny Lipford, and the duo of David Landis and Diana Sunday (from the DC-local group KIVA). Workshops will be held throughout the event, which is scheduled to run from 3:00PM Friday, March 27 to 3:00PM Sunday, March 29. This years Potomac Native American Flute Festival features the theme "Winds of Change." From all four directions, Winds of Change are blowing through communities around the world—environmental, spiritual, cultural, financial, and personal. Native American Flutes are especially suited to giving voice to the feelings that accompany such change. The PFC has a link to your right here as well.
Many fine flute makers are offering holiday sales Dana Ross (Falcon Flutes and Drums), John Kulias (Meadowlark Flutes), Colyn Petersen (Woodland Voices) all have sent word of flute sales for the holidays. Remember that these folks build flutes for good causes, donate them to raffles and support the flute community in many good ways so as the say in WV “you outta dance with the one who brung ya”.
Speaking of good intentions Brad Young (4 Winds Flutes) has built and auctioned off a flute to benefit Randy Stenzell, who is fighting cancer as I write. Colyn Petersen and other have helped the Stenzell’s this season and I hope many folks will support that effort.
For those who are holiday shopping Clint Goss has a new piece in production that anyone can use. Clint states “The Jam Tracks CD for G Minor is here! It *just* arrived minutes ago and looks gorgeous.”
The web site now plays a sampler of all the tracks:
http://www.NAFTracks.com/ntgm_detail.htm
INAFA also has a new CD of music this year that is a fundraiser for the organization but includes some wonderful performers. INAFA has a link to your right on this page and the banner for the new CD is at the top of the page.
Chronologically speaking I did get in a great visit with Neuse River Flute Circle in November. It was wonderful to see friends from Timber flute Festival and to meet in “reality” many who I have spoken with “virtually” via email. These folks are staying busy and seeking to plan an event for their region as well as building a great flute community in the triangle region. Thank you to all for such a warm welcome in Raleigh! The NRFC link is here on the right hand links bar and they always have something good going on so look them up.
Autumn is school visit season and so I have had two visits in the areas Montessori School for Flute and Didgeridoo. The kids are maybe the world’s most appreciative audience and that is great for the ego of the most-humble player like me. Foremost though is the idea often quoted as “a mind once stretched, never return to its original shape” and I do see music have great affect on children frequently. I have had great success with having an educator read Paul goble's book Love Flute, prior to my visit and thus the kids have a wonderful idea of the power of the instrument prior to ever having heard it. The suspense builds and they are excited with questions and comments about the music.
It is never to early to say get ready for 2009 Potomac Native American Flute Festival – Put it on you calendar because the sixth Potomac Native American Flute Festival will be held the weekend of March 27-29, 2009 at the Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, MD. Confirmed performers include Scott August and Autumn’s Child featuring Mark Holland on Friday night; and Mark “Thunderwalker” Camden and The Jeff Ball Band on Saturday night. There will also be a 90 minute Saturday afternoon concert featuring 3 artists: Jan Seiden, Jonny Lipford, and the duo of David Landis and Diana Sunday (from the DC-local group KIVA). Workshops will be held throughout the event, which is scheduled to run from 3:00PM Friday, March 27 to 3:00PM Sunday, March 29. This years Potomac Native American Flute Festival features the theme "Winds of Change." From all four directions, Winds of Change are blowing through communities around the world—environmental, spiritual, cultural, financial, and personal. Native American Flutes are especially suited to giving voice to the feelings that accompany such change. The PFC has a link to your right here as well.
Many fine flute makers are offering holiday sales Dana Ross (Falcon Flutes and Drums), John Kulias (Meadowlark Flutes), Colyn Petersen (Woodland Voices) all have sent word of flute sales for the holidays. Remember that these folks build flutes for good causes, donate them to raffles and support the flute community in many good ways so as the say in WV “you outta dance with the one who brung ya”.
Speaking of good intentions Brad Young (4 Winds Flutes) has built and auctioned off a flute to benefit Randy Stenzell, who is fighting cancer as I write. Colyn Petersen and other have helped the Stenzell’s this season and I hope many folks will support that effort.
For those who are holiday shopping Clint Goss has a new piece in production that anyone can use. Clint states “The Jam Tracks CD for G Minor is here! It *just* arrived minutes ago and looks gorgeous.”
The web site now plays a sampler of all the tracks:
http://www.NAFTracks.com/ntgm_detail.htm
INAFA also has a new CD of music this year that is a fundraiser for the organization but includes some wonderful performers. INAFA has a link to your right on this page and the banner for the new CD is at the top of the page.
Labels: Brad Young Flutes, Clint Goss, INAFA, Jan Seiden, Jeff Ball, Jonny Lipford, Mark Holland, NAF, Neuse River Flute Circle, Potomac Flute Festival, Scott August
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