2012 Yosemite Flute Festival

I wanted to remind folks that the 2012 Yosemite Flute Festival is now taking shape, and it's going to be an awesome event this year, one that you can't miss. I've been involved with the Yosemite Flute Festival since it's inception and Rick and Linda have put on a quality event every year, but this year they're pulling out all the stops to create a wonderful event celebrating the Native American Flute.

First of all, it's hard to beat the setting. The event was moved last year to the Sierra Sky Ranch, and it's a nice intimate setting for interacting with all of the vendors and other flute players. Plus you can't beat adding a day to go through Yosemite!

As for performers, this year the lineup is incredible. It starts on Friday night with Steven Deruby, Rona Yellow Robe and Joe Young. Rona is an incredible flute player and her signing voice just melts my heart. She backed by her musical partner Bruce Witham (who's an amazing musician in his own write but has found a beautiful synergy with Rona). Rona's is one of the best, up and coming Native artists that I've heard in a long, long time, make sure that you get there by Friday night to catch her on stage. Joe Young has supported the festival for the last 3 years as both an artist and in the sound production. He is an amazing wind instrument artist and plays the sax, clarinet and Native American flute. Joe takes a more modern look at composing for the NAF, but always entertains. My good friend Steven Deruby has been making flutes longer than just about any body in the business. He is definitely one of the living "masters" and has left his mark on so many flute players and flute makers over the years. Steven was one the folks who helped initiate the Yosemite flute festival, and it's always a joy to watch him on stage (I've even had the privilege to perform with him). You never know what instrument(s) Steven will bring together on stage...

And that brings us to the Saturday evening concert. Starting the show on Saturday night we have Al Hollinger of Desert Wind Flutes. Al is an accomplished didgeridoo player and Native American flute player. Randy Grainger is a unique performer... if there's one individual who fits the mold of a modern day Kokopelli, it would be Randy. He's a free spirit and an incredible multi-instrumentalist who plays a variety of instruments, and I quite sure that he can make music out of anything.
Highlighting the evening on Saturday, is of course our very own Mary Youngblood. It's a couple years since Mary last performed at Yosemite, but it sure will be fun to see her again on stage. Mary is the capstone to an incredible lineup this year, and it's one that you won't want to miss. Add to that all of the great workshops and vendors, and you have the recipe for one wonderful NAF weekend. So start saving now (so you don't go home empty handed), get reservations in town NOW (the hotels will fill up quickly).
And we'll see you in Yosemite...

What: Yosemite Flute Festival
When: Sept 21-23, 2012
Where: Oakhurst, CA
Cost: $5.00 for three days (you can't beat this price anywhere...)
Concerts Ticket: TBA (probably in the $20 range)
Info: Yosemite Flute Festival 2012

How to Play the Blues on the Native American Flute

I am very excited today to announce the launch of a new online resource where you can learn to play the blues on the Native American Flute. This new website and blog is site dedicated to presenting information, links and resources which will help you learn to play the blues on the Native American style Flute.


The site url is: http://playnafblues.com/wordpress/


I've been developing the corresponding playshop called: "How to Play The the Blues on the NAF" and I will be presenting it at the Yosemite Flute Festival this year. If you'd like to have me come present the workshop to your flute circle, or if you're interested in private lessons I am happy to help, either in person or remotely over the web (we have the technology now).


I am also in the studio recording a complete CD of Blues Jam Tracks - Vol 1 which are optimized for playing with a Native American style Flute. While I haven't completed the project yet, this new site will the place where you can download or order the CD/tracks when they become available.


In the meantime, check out the new site where I have uploaded a demo jam track from the new CD.


As always, I want to thank all of the flute students who've come through my playshops and classes over the years. I am really excited about creating an online resource which will help all of you grow in our favorite passion of playing the flute.

Yosemite Flute Festival starts Friday!

Just putting one last reminder out that that the Yosemite Flute Festival starts this Friday. It's the fourth year for the event and this year it has a new venue. Still in Oakhurst, California but this year it's at the Sierra Sky Ranch.
Lot's of great performers, including:


FRIDAY 

• The Coyote Brothers (Tim Blueflint and John Kulias)
• Randy Granger 
• Scott August 

SATURDAY

• Rafael Bejarano 
• Ron Korb 
• Rona Yellow Robe

There's also a bunch of great workshops going on all three days. I will be teaching a playshop: "How to Play the Blues on the NAF" on Saturday, 3-5 PM.

Here's the link for all of the Yosemite Flute Festival Workshops.

We still need volunteers, but I will finish the online version tonight. If you can spare an hour as a volunteer, please find me at the front desk.

See you all this weekend!

Who wants to use Google+ for virtual music lessons?

I am looking for a few early adopters, who also happen to be Native American Flute players and who are interested in experimenting with the Google+ Hangout feature as a remote teaching tool.


If you are somewhat savvy with computers, have a webcam and mic on your PC, and you'd like to try this experiment, then please reach out to me.


Here's how it works:

• Google+ is the new social media platform from Google. (it's a competitor to Facebook)
• You'll need to join Google+ on your own or email me to give you an invite. (look for the email address in the blog header).
• If you're already on Google+ then send me a friend request.
• Google+ using the concept of "circles" of friends to connect you with other Google+ members. The cool thing about this is that you can separate your work friends from your personal friends, from your music friends.
• Once we're connected, I can create what's known as a "Hangout". This is simply a webcam conferencing feature which let's any of your "Friends" in a given "circle" join the hangout.

How to Use a Hangout to teach remotely?

• This what I want to experiment with. Leveraging my webcam and a microphone, I want to see how easily we can work together for a remote teaching experience. I have no idea how well this will work... 
• But the premise is cool, because everyone who joins the hangout will be able to see each other, hear each other and I am hoping that it enables everyone to share together.
• If it works, then I'll setup a hangout for predefined times of the week when I can be available to help you improve your playing.

Who's in?

NCFC Calendar is Updated

Just a reminder that you can always find information about the regional flute circles and workshops in Northern California, along with information about other regional and national Native American Flute related (and world music related) events on the NCFC calendar.

If you are an artist, flute/drum circle leader or if you would like to post your event on the NCFC calendar, you simply need to join the NCFC GroupSite and you'll have the rights to update the calendar with your event.

All of regional Northern California Flute Circle (NCFC) clan leaders have access to, and regularly update this calendar with their events.

Flute Haven Native Flute School 2011 Announced

Just a quick note that full information and dates for this year's Flute Haven
Native Flute School are set. The program has been expanded this year, with
six hours of instruction per day and concerts every evening.

All the info, including registrations forms, is on the Flute Haven web site

Clint and Vera Goss are joined by music facilitation pros Eric and Lynn Miller and world percussionist Ron Kravitz.

When: September 13-18, 2011 (Tue eve through Sunday noon)
Where: Phoenixville, PA (near Philadelphia)

Major topics this year include:

• Performance Techniques: Being comfortable performing; using the mic; effects.

• Playing with Others: Techniques for playing with a guitar, piano, and percussion.

• Song Composition: How to structure your song and take your audience on a musical journey.

• Special Situations: Approaches for memorial services, stage performing, classroom settings, poetry readings, small venues, and many other settings.

• Flute Circle Activities: Learn a set of activities you can use in your flute circle.

• Recording Your Sound: From self-contained digital sound recorders to creating your own CD.

Yosemite World Music Camp Sept 23-25, 2011

If you're planning to attend this years Yosemite Flute Festival (or even if you can't make it to festival), be sure to check out the the first annual Yosemite World Music Camp taking place the three days prior to the festival.

The event features the following instructors:

Scott August: world flutes and musicianship

Randy Granger: flute, percussion and drumming

Annie Mathias: didgeridoo, Moyo drums, creative play

There will be classes offered each day and a special event each evening.

Cost: $325 for the three days (plus lodging)

Location: Sierra Sky Ranch, Oakhurst CA

To register: worldmusiccamp@gmail.com or call (559) 641-5980

Ann Licater Workshops

Oct 5 and Oct 12 Tuesday Evenings 7:30-10PM
"How to Play the Native American Flute as a Spiritual Practice"
This workshop requires no musical ability--just a desire to use your intuition to guide you on a journey with an ancient instrument.
Held at Moonfyre Metaphysical, 401 E. Campbell, Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
Cost $125 for two classes (flute extra) Beautiful cedar flutes available for purchase at the workshop.
Register: Call 408-370-0333 to reserve Space


Oct 19th 7:30-10 PM
"Improvisation Workshop"
Held at Moonfyre Metaphysical, 401 E. Campbell, Ave. Campbell, CA 95008
This class is for anyone who has a Native American flute and has taken a beginner class or has a fundamental understanding of how to play. Ideal if you need a jump-start to your practice routine and enjoy playing in a group. Learn improvisation techniques and embellishments to take you to the next level. Special musical guest is Suellen Primost - Cellist.
Cost: $ 49
Space is limited. Call for reservations 408-370-0333 or email ann@fluteforthesoul.com

Please click the “like” button on her new fan page at www.facebook.com/annlicater to learn about appearances, events and new releases as they are announced.

Learn to Play the Blues on the Native American Flute

The Yosemite Flute and Art Festival is just around the corner, if you haven't made plans yet to attend there's still time. And if you're still on the hump about whether it'll be worth your time to attend, let add that I will be teaching an entirely revised version of my "Playing the Blues on the NAF" workshop.
I've spent the summer rethinking how to improve the workshop and I think that I discovered some great ideas which will make the workshop a great experience. The companion book is completely rewritten, and I am now rerecording some new tracks for the CD which accompanies the book.
The workshop will focus on teaching you the basic 12 bar blues song form. We'll explore various versions of the chord structure of the 12 bar blues. Then we'll learn the basic "Blues Scale" for the Native American Flute and spend the rest of the workshop learning to improvise blues music on the Native American Flute. Past students have really enjoyed the experience of learning one of their favorite music genres on the Native American Flute.

The book and CD will be avialable for purchase outside of the workshop, if you are unable to attend the festival or if you are unable to attend the workshop while at the festival. I'll post a future blog with details on how to purchase the book and CD after the festival.

WHAT: Playing the Blues on the NAF Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 25, 2010, 1-3 PM
WHERE: Yosemite Flute and Art Festival, Oakhurst CA

More details, click on Playing the Blues on the NAF Workshop

For more detail about the Yosemite Flute and Art Festival

Music for Healing & Transition Program in Tucson

I know that Tucson is a bit far from Northern California, but these classes are few and far between for folks who've decided to dedicate their lives and playing skills to the area of healing and transition. So I wanted to pass on this info to those how might be interested and have the means to get to Tucson.

WHAT: Music for Healing & Transition Program (MHTP)
WHERE: Tucson, AZ
WHEN: Module 1 July 10-11, 2010.
DETAILS: Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2010.
sings,

More info and to request an application:

Melinda Gardiner, RN, CMP
Executive Director
Music for Healing & Transition Program, Inc.
22 West End Road
Hillsdale, NY 12529
518-325-5546
fax: 518-325-3089
mhtp@mhtp.org
www.mhtp.org

Beginning Native American Flute Class in Nevada City

I wanted to announce that registration is now open for a Beginning Native American Flute class that I will be teaching, starting in April at the newly opened "Greenhouse School of Music" in Nevada City. If you live near Nevada City, or know someone who does, and are interested in learning to play the Native American Flute, then this class is for you.

This is an 8 week class, and no experience is necessary. All ages are welcome, although it will be an evening class.

I learned about Greenhouse School of Music when Rick Aeschliman introduced me to Rick Kirkpatrick at the Winter NCFC Gathering in December that the Loping Wolf Flute Circle coordinated. Rick Kirkpatrick is the program director at the Greenhouse School of Music. Rick had the vision, along with a few other folks, and formed the Greenhouse School of Music over the last year to help fill the need for the waining music and arts programs in our public schools. Together with several other folks, created Greenhouse School of Music as a community resource. Rick Kirkpatrick is a long time guitar teacher and one of the key folks behind "The 13", a teenage music band experience.

I am honored and excited to be a part of this inaugural session of classes starting next month. Most of you know my experience as a teacher, having taught hundreds of individuals over the last 10 years, and as director of the Northern California Flute Circle. I am looking forward to this next adventure on my flute path.

Details:

What: Beginning Native American Flute
When: Wednesday Evenings, 6-7 PM, April 7 - May 26
Cost: Cost / 8 weeks - $160. Registration Deadline: April 2

How to register: Call or visit the school.
138 New Mohawk Road, Nevada City, CA / 530.265.8200
Rick Kirkpatrick 530-477-7586 email: rick@greenhouseschoolofmusic.org

Link to class: http://www.greenhouseschoolofmusic.org/classes/NAF.html

CampOcean Pines & CCFC Flute/Drum Workshop

When: April 8-11, 2010
What: Central Coast Flute Circle Flute & Drum Workshop
Where: Camp Ocean Pines
Address: http://www.campoceanpines.org/about/location


Details:
This weekend gathering, the fourth in the series, will encompass as many as possible of all the suggestions, comments, feelings that we experienced during the Fall workshop, such as, “more drumming”, “more time to practice the new exercise”, “let’s play more". All levels are encouraged to attend. There will be a special beginners class early in the afternoon in flute playing or drumming that will get you started.

See schedule at www.campoceanpines.org.
A one to one session with Vince to address your fluting needs!
Combining flute with drum so you do not have to choose which class to go to!
For more information go to www.campoceanpines.org. or call Bill Timothy at 805 927-3993

Cost:
3 day options
$239 - April 8-11, 2010, 3 nights lodging, 8 meals and all instruction
$205 - April 8-11, 2010, offsite lodging, includes all meals except breakfast

2 day options
$190 - April 9-11, 2010, 2 nights, 5 meals and all instruction
$161 - April 9-11, 2010, offsite lodging, includes all meals except breakfast

Learn to Improvise on the Native American Flute (with Cello)

What: Learn to Improvise on the Native American Flute (with Cello) with Ann Licater
When: Jan 26th, 2010
Time: 7:15-10 PM
Where: Held at Moonfyre Metaphysical, 401 E. Campbell, Ave. Campbell, CA 95008

Special Guest Suellen Primost, Cellist

Learn improvisation techniques on flute. Enjoy the rare opportunity to play with a master cellist. Explore digital effects and mic technique., This class is for anyone who has taken a Native American flute class or has a fundamental understanding of how to play.
Space is limited.
Call for reservations 408-370-0333 or email classes@fluteforthesoul.com

Mary Youngblood LOPING WOLF Retreat - Aug 1, 2009

There's still room to register for Mary Youngblood's LOPING WOLF Retreat this weekend.

Date: Saturday, Aug 1, 2009
Time: 10 AM - 5:30
Cost: $45
Location: Auburn, CA

Workshop agenda:

10:00 am to 12:00 pm ~ Arrival and Lunch - (Bring your favorite potluck item)

12:00 pm ~ LOPING WOLF
Welcome and Introduction Theme Song ~ “The LOPING WOLF Lope”

Mary Youngblood ~ Welcome Performance

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ~ Beginning Workshop
Work on your beginning skills with the “First Lady of the Flute”. Breath control, embellishments and techniques. ( Mary will collect your written questions before the workshop.)

~Break ~

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm ~ Intermediate / Advanced Workshop - Tips on vibrato, improvisation , and embellishment details will be discussed and demonstrated. Advanced techniques such as how to duet with another player, composition, phrasing, timing, plus performance and recording readiness will be shared.

~Break ~

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ~ The "Open Mic" Hour! This “your” opportunity to duet with Mary Youngblood and learn how Mary takes each player to the “next level”.

NOTE: Sign up to have your duet recorded with Mary on DVD with “you” for an additional fee of $30 as a keepsake of this unforgettable day! Autographed pictures of you playing with Mary at this special NAF musical retreat will be available for purchase before you leave!

Registration form: http://www.maryyoungblood.com/Retreat/regformhtml.htm

Link: http://www.maryyoungblood.com/retreat/music_workshops_activities.asp

You need to RVSP with Dan to ensure that there is room for you:

RSVP: dandi@LOPINGWOLF.com
Call: (530) 613-4197 (Dan's cell)

Mark Holland and N Scott Robinson in concert

Mark your calendars (if you haven't already!).

We're hosting a series of house concerts this month for Mark Holland and N. Scott Robinson as they tour the west coast highlighting music from their new album: Wind & Fire

Here's a link to their tour website: http://www.myspace.com/windnfire1

Mark Holland played at the Yosemite Flute Festival last September and has toured NoCal several times in his career. We love having Mark because of his gentle nature, supreme musicianship and excellent music. We haven't seen Mark and Scott together out here for more than 5 years, and if you haven't had the chance to see Scott in concert, he's a musician that you don't want to miss.

July 22 - Private event in Napa (contact Lynn for directions)

July 23 - Concert in Sonora

July 24 - Workshop and concert in Modesto

July 25 - Workshop and concert in San Carlos

July 26 - Concert in Sacramento

For more information: http://www.myspace.com/windnfire1

Final Details for Mary's B-Day Party

The Northern California Flute Circle and LOPING WOLF presents
The 2009 2-DAY Birthday Celebration for

Two-time GRAMMY Winner
MARY YOUNGBLOOD
"First Lady of the Flute"

SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2009
Mary's all -day Birthday Bash
Fair Oaks CA 95628 (near Sacramento)

and

SUNDAY JUNE 28, 2009
Afternoon After-Party Kayak Paddle on the American River
Gold River, CA (about 3 miles from Mary's)

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This annual event takes place in Mary's backyard on Saturday June 27 and along the American River on Sunday June 28, 2009.
Families and children are invited.
Please RSVP for this event!
Location and directions will be sent with your RSVP confirmation -
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS WILL BE SENT WITH YOUR RSVP CONFIRMATION
E-mail your RSVP or questions to: dandi@lopingwolf.com and include
. Number of people attending
. Workshop requests (payment on day of event directly to instructor)
. Vendor requests
. Open mic performance request

All are invited to participate. Please bring a drum or small hand percussion instrument to this event. If you do not have a hand percussion instrument, many other hand percussion instruments will be available for you to use.

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SCHEDULED VENDORS & WORKSHOPS -

MARY YOUNGBLOOD "First Lady of the Flute" - MUSIC VENDOR & FLUTE WORKSHOP.

BRENT HAINES - FLUTE VENDOR & WORKSHOP
Ogden UT Flute Maker BRENT HAINES will be both a vendor and do a workshop on "How to Pick a flute" and "How to Care for Your Flutes".
http://www.woodsounds.com

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RUSS VENABLE - FLUTE VENDOR
Santa Fe NM Flute Maker RUSS VENABLE will be a vendor and a hugger! Get in line! http://www.rvflutes.com/
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DON SHULTZ - DRUM VENDOR & DRUM MAKING WORKSHOP
http://www.TheDifferentDrum.net

FAIRY RING MUSHROOM COMPANY - FLUTE & OCARINAS VENDOR
http://www.fairyringmushroom.com/

ED EASTER - FLUTE VENDOR
zrabbit@surewest.net

STEVE BRANCO - JEWELRY VENDOR

JAN PAPARARO - VENDOR
Mary Youngblood Bookmarks/cards

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LISA HALPIN - WORKSHOP
"Basic Composition for Native American Flute"
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FRANKIE SIERRA - WORKSHOP
Rim-Blown flute techniques: Anasazi, Shakuhachi, Ney and others.
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LOPING WOLF - WORKSHOP
"Absolute Beginners"

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WHAT TO BRING -
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Caution - temperatures over 100 degrees are forecast.
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Bottled drinking water will be provided, but you may wish to bring other drinks.
NO ALCOHOL will be allowed during the flute circle (10 am - 5 pm).
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Please bring a potluck dish to share for the dinner 5-7 pm (if you're staying).
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(A BBQer will be available.)
Donations for Mary's birthday present will be accepted.
Donations to defer costs of event productions (like water & toilet paper)
will be accepted.
Please bring flutes, drums or other acoustic musical instruments.
Please consider bringing sunscreen, a hat, beach or folding chair, and a
flashlight.

We have some room for more vendors, if you'd like to bring your wares.
Please e-mail your intent to dandi@lopingwolf.com and plan to bring a table and possibly a canopy. We may be able to help you share a canopy with somebody....

Flute, drum and other instrument makers are welcomed, as are other craft (jewelry, gourds, cards) and service (massage) vendors. We ask that you limit your inventory or service to a (maximum) 3'x6' table or under a 10 x 10 canopy. Setup will start after 8 am on Saturday morning. Break down
around 5 pm.

For all workshops, please arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts. Also please be ready to pay the instructor if required, with cash or check.

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FIRST DAY - SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2009
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Time: 9:30 am to 7:00pm
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Where: Fair Oaks , CA (near Sacramento)

MORNING SCHEDULE -

8:00 am - Vendor Arrival and quiet setup (certain people will still be sleeping....)

9:30 am - Guests begin arriving (BYO Snacks/Lunch & chair)
Vendors open all day until 5:00 pm

9:50 am - OPENING CEREMONY

10:00 - DON SHULTZ - DRUM VENDOR & DRUM-MAKING WORKSHOP
http://www.TheDifferentDrum.net
Drum making Workshop cost $160.00.
All materials provided.
Take home the drum YOU make!
My "Make Your Own Drum" class allows the individual to impart his/her own spirit and energy into a finished drum. You don't merely purchase the drum, you take part in the creative process.
Class Highlights:
-You get a finished (though still wet) 18" "Ancient Style" drum (a variation on a Southwest "four directions" design) and stick to take home and enjoy for decades.
- It starts with a prepped kit (cut and punched head, finished hoop and pre-cut lacing) to work with. This way you're not working all day and have time to enjoy the rest of the festivities.
- Unlimited questions (though I don't guarantee the answers!)
- A fun working environment.
Note: Registration begins as soon as you arrive and closes at 1:00 or whenever the materials run out. At this time, I'm bringing only enough stuff for 10 people. If you want to pre-register, contact me by Tuesday at the latest so I can order more if needed. If there's not enough or you'd rather to it another time, find me at the party and we can see what kind of other arrangements we can make.

10:30 - 11:00 am - LOPING WOLF - WORKSHOP "Absolute Beginners"
with MIKE ELY & DAN DICICCO
Ely has a natural gift for helping New Fluters get started.
Bring an Am flute, if you can, and "Get Your 'A' Up There!"
Flutes will be available to borrow.
Cost of this workshop is, like, $ None - as in "free".
Other sessions throughout the day will be provided as demand requests.

11:00 am - 12:00 NOON - BRENT HAINES - VENDOR & WORKSHOP
Ogden UT Flute Maker, Brent Haines will be both a vendor and do a workshop on "How to Pick a flute" and "How to Care for Your Flutes". $ ? (TBD)

NOON - 1:30 pm -
Lunch (bring your own lunch) and Open Mic

AFTERNOON SCHEDULE -

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12:30 - 1:30 pm - FRANKIE SIERRA - WORKSHOP - Cost $15.00
Rim-Blown flute techniques: Anasazi, Shakuhachi, Ney and others.

The Anasazi, or Kokopelli flute, is having a renaissance with new replicas being made by various crafters. However, it is one of the most challenging flutes to figure out, and yet one of the most beautiful sounding flutes, once you pass the initial first sounds stage. In this workshop we will first demonstrate rim-blown techniques on other world ethnic flutes which are easier to figure out. Then move onto ways to tackle the Anasazi challenge for those who are interested in starting out on these flutes. For those who have gone past their first sounds, we will offer additional techniques to add to your sound palette on rim blown flutes.
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1:30 - 2:30 pm - LISA HALPIN - FLUTE WORKSHOP -
"Basic Composition for Native American Flute" - cost $35.00
Have you ever wanted to quickly jot down a phrase you've just played or find yourself playing songs that sometimes sound "the same"? Do you want to play a song again later, or share it so another flute player could try it? Or maybe you'd like to learn the Nakai Tablature system.

In this class, learn a quick, easy way to record a song or phrase that you've just played "from your heart" - even without notation or Nakai Tab. You'll learn ways to spark your creativity to write songs associated with words or sentences and easily translate them to flute music to see how they sound. And, you'll also get an easy introduction to making Nakai Tab more easily understandable. No previous musical or notation training necessary. Just bring a pencil and a flute!
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2:30 - 4:00 pm - MARY YOUNGBLOOD - MUSIC VENDOR & FLUTE WORKSHOP
http://www.maryyoungblood.com
Mary's own "Fluting for the Journey" Workshop - cost $45.00
For Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Flute Players" - the " First Lady of the Flute " offers a rare workshop for all flute players. We will focus on performance readiness, such as mics, PA systems, performance anxiety, making CD's, recording, recording equipment, accompaniment, & improvisation. We will also touch on major embellishments. Watch "up-close-and-personal" as Mary demonstrates her unique and well known techniques. Watch her play, then discover and explore how to develop your own style and technique! Learn about tonal quality, what to look for in a flute, bending the notes, vibrato, fingering, barking, agility and strengthening exercises, and most importantly- breath control.
Don't miss this one!

EVENING SCHEDULE -

OPEN MIC scheduled throughout the day, as workshops permit.

5:00 - 7:00 pm Potluck dinner
Adults preferred (as alcohol will be served)
BYOB/ BYOFood (Barbecue will be available)
Birthday Cake and more!

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SECOND DAY - SUNDAY JUNE 28, 2009
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Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Where: Gold River, CA 95670 (near Sacramento)

Join Mary & Steve Branco, and other "Dances With Ducks" (flute playin kayakers) on Lake Natoma (3 mi. from Mary's home in Fair Oaks) on Sunday, for this (Kayaking) After-Party-Paddle. Kayaks and water sports crafts are available for rent at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center.

If you don't have a park pass, day passes are $7 at the gate, where we'll caravan in. Bring your small flutes! Sign up today!
(No cost except for purchasing a day pass!)
E-mail your interest, and 'sign-up' with Mary at
sheflute@comcast.net
Title your e-mail in the "Subject:" line " Dances With Ducks"

To Rent Kayaks/water craft for Sun. 6/28
~The Sacramento State Aquatic Center~
http://www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com/
1901 Hazel Ave
Gold River, CA 95670
916-278-2842
(This is where we will 'put-in'.)

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Nearby Hotels -

Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova
11211 Point East Drive
Rancho Cordova, California 95742 USA
Phone: 1-916-638-1100
Fax: 1-916-638-5803

La Quinta Rancho Cordova (Sacramento)
11131 Folsom Blvd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
916-635-3297

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot
10745 Gold Center Drive
Rancho Cordova, 95670
916-858-8680

Holiday Inn Rancho Cordova
11269 Point East Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
916-635-4040

Lake Natoma Inn
http://www.lakenatomainn.com/
(This hotel is high end.. but VERY nice- right on Lake Natoma in Folsom!
For attendees who are in the mood to SPLURGE! (Great romantic getaway!)
And about 6 miles from Mary's home.)

NCFC Spring Flute Festival this weekend

Don't miss the annual NCFC Spring Flute Festival this weekend. Once again, it's being hosted by the NoNahme Clan this year, and features workshops with Mary Youngblood, lot's of flute makers and music by various folks.
I regret to say that I will not be able to attend this year as I am currently in Europe on business, but I look forward to seeing pictures and hearing the wonderful stories from this years event.

Schedule of events:

• 9:00 AM - Flag Raising (Frank Clark - veteran) The Star Spangled Banner (Danielle Fisher)
• 9:15 AM - Opening ceremony.
• 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM - Performances by players in the Northern California Flute Circle and other talented people.
• 10:30 AM - Blanket Dance for donations to featured professional performers.
• 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM - Performances by players in the Northern California Flute Circle and other talented people (This may be allowed to overrun).
• 1:00 PM - Jon Johnson, a man who gives a fabulous performance and plays ten instruments will be speaking and playing until 2:00 PM.
• 2:00 PM - Eric Ray, a great performer on the Native flute - and his daughter on the Mother Drum - will be playing until 3:00 PM.
• 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Performances by players in the Northern California Flute Circle and other talented people.

Flute Makers:

• John Stillwell - www.atflutes.com
• Vance Pennington (Waking Spirit Flutes) - www.wakingspiritflutes.com
• Brian Revheim (Napa Valley Flutes) - www.nvflutes.com
• Mark Purtill (Anasazi Dream Flutes) - www.anasazidream.blogspot.com
• David Blonski - www.timelessproductions.com

Workshops:

• Kathi Cameron and Sherry Martin will be giving a free workshop, especially for young people, on playing the Native American flute.
• Lisa Halpin will give a beginning flute playing workshop for adults for $25.00 for 1 1/2 hours.
• Multiple Grammy winner, Mary Youngblood, and Arts Therapist, Steve Branco, will be giving a workshop called Music, Healing, and the Native American Flute. The workshop will last for two hours and the starting time will provided later. Cost for the workshop will be $65 per person.www.maryyoungblood.com

Link with directions: http://www.softcom.net/users/greebo/festival.htm

Upcoming Clint Goss Workshop

Clint Goss just sent me a message highlighting some of his upcoming events. If you happend to be planning to attend one of the related events, be sure to check out Clint workshops.

You can contact Clint for more information:
Email: clint@Goss.com
Web: http://www.clintgoss.com/

Rhythm and the Native Flute, Fri May 15, St. George Utah.

Part of the Zion Flute and Drum Festival. Workshop on combining rhythm with the Native Flute. 10AM-Noon.

www.ZionFluteAndDrumFestival.com


Zion Canyon Native Flute School, Sun-Fri May 17-22, Springdale Utah.

An in-depth 6-day flute school. Clint will be facilitating the intermediate group.

www.ZionCanyonNativeFluteSchool.com


Flute Haven Native Flute School, Thurs-Sun Oct 15-18, Phoenixville, PA.

Vera and Clint will host this East-coast flute shool from Thurs evening through Sunday Noon in Phoenixville, PA. The program includes studio recording, workshops, and a major music jam-fest event on Saturday evening. Vera and Clint are joined by music facilitation pros Eric and Lynn Miller.

In addition, Clint will have a special pre-program that runs Tue-Thurs Oct 13-15 designed to provide training for music facilitators. If you are an organizer of a flute circle or native flute workshops, come learn some great techniques and activities to use at your events.

www.NativeFluteSchool.com


Native Rhythms Festival, Thurs-Sun Nov 12-15, Melbourne, FL.

Clint is planning three days of workshops at this festival.

www.NativeRhythmsFestival.com

Mary Youngblood Retreat: March 7, 2009

There's still time to catch the workshop with Mary Youngblood this weekend at Lake of the Pines. This event is hosted by LOPING WOLF. If you're interested, you need to call and reserve a spot ASAP.

WHAT: Mary Youngblood Retreat
WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2009
TIME: 1 - 5 PM
WHERE: Lake of the Pine Yacht Club, Auburn CA
COST: $45

Beginners to intermediates are welcome. There will be open mic and opportunities to learn and share with everyone.

For complete details: http://www.maryyoungblood.com/retreat/music_workshops.asp

Potomac Native American Flute Festival

The sixth Potomac Native American Flute Festival, "Winds of Change,"
is a great opportunity to hear, learn about and play the beautiful
Native American flute.

The weekend features dual-track workshops and fantastic evening and
afternoon concerts. A free-entry vendor hall will feature more than
20 flute and fine Native craft vendors. The three main-stage concerts
are: 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 three artists: Jan Seiden and Jeff Kuhn, Jonny
Lipford, and the duo of David Landis and Diana Sunday (from the DC-
local group KIVA).

Workshops include beginning flute playing, intermediate flute
playing, Anasazi flute, drumming, flute making and more! Also, a
Flute Tasting, Flute Raffle, Private Lesson Bookings, Flute Makers
Competition and Open Mic.

Full registration is only $100 before March 8 and $125 after
(includes all concerts, snacks, lunches). Concert tickets also
available for advance and at-the-door purchase. PayPal option
available for all items. All details at:
http://www.potomacflutecircle.net