I received a message from Mary Munarin with some latest information about the upcoming Zion Flute Festival. If you are are planning to go here's some information:
May 31 is the cutoff date for registering online for classes and concerts. After that, you will have to wait until you arrive at the festival to sign up for events. Get in on the fun now at the website, http://www.zioncanyonartandflutefestival.com/
Mary lost the last week's applications for Open Mic and Volunteering, due to a computer problem. If you would still like an Open Mic spot, or to volunteer (please!) or ask a question, please email her directly at marymun AT worldnet DOT att DOT net
For open mic or volunteer, please include the days/times you are NOT available; for open mic, please say where you're from and include some background we can use for an introduction, also the approximate date you first applied if you're reapplying.
Two workshops have been canceled but not taken off the website: Get Looped and Flute Bag Making. If you're signed up for one of these, please email Mary Munarin about switching to another class or getting a refund. DO NOT use the form on the website, email her directly.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Saturday, May 19, 2007
NCFC Central in France this week...
I am traveling to France this week (on business). I'll still have internet connectivity, and I'll post when I can. Unfortunately, it means that I am missing the Loping Wolf flute circle today... but I know that they'll have fun. There are several events happening this weekend, so I hope everyone has a great time playing their flutes. If you're not going to a flute circle, I hope that you get the chance to at least get outside and play your flutes on one of these beautiful days.
As usual, I am bringing flute with me, I hope to expose some more folks to sounds of the Native American Flute.
New NCFC Memberships
Quick update: If you have sent in your membership registration in the last two months, I apologize for the delay in responding to you. With the demands of starting a new job, I haven't had as much "extra" time in my life the last couple months. BUT - I have processed all of the new memberships and I'll be sending you a confirmation email in the next couple days.
The good news is that we'll start all of the new memberships and renewals with a June expiration date, so don't worry about the delay, you've just gotten a few extra months for "free".
Also, we've got enough new folks that I'm able to print and laminate a run of new membership cards (I usually wait until I have a handful of new members before making a run new membership cards). So I'll create those and get them in the mail by the end of the month.
The good news is that we'll start all of the new memberships and renewals with a June expiration date, so don't worry about the delay, you've just gotten a few extra months for "free".
Also, we've got enough new folks that I'm able to print and laminate a run of new membership cards (I usually wait until I have a handful of new members before making a run new membership cards). So I'll create those and get them in the mail by the end of the month.
Now forming: Shasta Clan!
I have received some interest from folks living in the Shasta area to form a new NCFC clan there. If you live in the Shasta Lake area and would like to be a part of the leadership for this clan or simply participate, contact Mike Oitzman at: ncfc AT naflute DOT com or call the NCFC hotline at: 530-432-2716. As soon as we gather enough interested folks, we'll work to get something scheduled.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Hold the date for Mary's Birthday Party
I wanted to remind everyone that we're planning the annual NCFC Spring Gathering where we get together and celebrate spring along with the birthday of one of our favorite flute players (and co-founder of the NCFC): Mary Youngblood.
Every year, this event has grown in size and fun. Last year, it was really hot, but that didn't dampen the spirits of those who attended. Not sure what the weather will be like this year, but we do have some new and special things planned. This year, the Loping Wolf Clan is co-hosting the event, and we're going to expand the event to two days!!
We're still working out the details, but here's what we're looking at:
Saturday June 23 - Flute / Drum Circle at Mary Youngblood's house in Fair Oaks, CA. Similar to year's past, this will be a day of workshops, flutemakers and other vendors, open mic and lot's and lot's of flute playing.
Sunday, June 24 - A day of recreation, including the options of kayaking on the American River or biking or hiking with your fellow fluties. Mary loves the outdoors, and wants to ensure that we all have the chance experience the beauty of the Sierra foothills. The day will finish with a BBQ at a park in the Sacramento or Auburn area (and of course more flute playing...). If you would like to help organize the kayaking, rafting or hiking adventures (or you have an idea for another local excursion) please contact me at NCFC at NAFLUTE dot COM.
We'll be posting a list of local hotels on the NCFC website within the next week or so. If you can't wait, just search for something in the Fair Oaks area.
Every year, this event has grown in size and fun. Last year, it was really hot, but that didn't dampen the spirits of those who attended. Not sure what the weather will be like this year, but we do have some new and special things planned. This year, the Loping Wolf Clan is co-hosting the event, and we're going to expand the event to two days!!
We're still working out the details, but here's what we're looking at:
Saturday June 23 - Flute / Drum Circle at Mary Youngblood's house in Fair Oaks, CA. Similar to year's past, this will be a day of workshops, flutemakers and other vendors, open mic and lot's and lot's of flute playing.
Sunday, June 24 - A day of recreation, including the options of kayaking on the American River or biking or hiking with your fellow fluties. Mary loves the outdoors, and wants to ensure that we all have the chance experience the beauty of the Sierra foothills. The day will finish with a BBQ at a park in the Sacramento or Auburn area (and of course more flute playing...). If you would like to help organize the kayaking, rafting or hiking adventures (or you have an idea for another local excursion) please contact me at NCFC at NAFLUTE dot COM.
We'll be posting a list of local hotels on the NCFC website within the next week or so. If you can't wait, just search for something in the Fair Oaks area.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
NEW RSS email subscription
I took some time to setup the blog RSS information so that it is now managed by FeedBurner. For those of you who use an RSS reader, I hope that you find the new RSS format which is managed by FeedBurner, to be much nicer.
Click here to see what the new RSS feed looks like in your browser: http://feeds.feedburner.com/naflute
As a feature of this service, you can also now receive the blog posting via email (rather than coming here to read it online). If you would like to subscribe to the RSS feed, simply enter your email address in the box in the left nav bar of the blog then click the subscribe button.
Follow the directions in the popup box and you're all set. You can unsubscribe by following the unsubscribe details included with each email.
I hope that you like this new service. Let me know if you have any more suggestions.
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As a feature of this service, you can also now receive the blog posting via email (rather than coming here to read it online). If you would like to subscribe to the RSS feed, simply enter your email address in the box in the left nav bar of the blog then click the subscribe button.
Follow the directions in the popup box and you're all set. You can unsubscribe by following the unsubscribe details included with each email.
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News about Oklahoma Flute Festival 2007
Dennis Frederiksen contacted me about the Oklahoma Flute Festival 2007. This flute gathering is being organized by members of the TNAFC flute circle. This flute gathering will be held in Keys, Oklahoma just south of Tahlequah. It is a beautiful setting in the heart of Cherokee County.
When: October 5-7 2007.
Details
There will be vendor spaces, open mic performances, flute makers competition, and much more.
The web site is www.okflutefest.com . They are offering Free Advertising for all people involved with the NAF. Players, makers or educators. Their goal is to help all flute makers and players by offering free distribution of advertising and promotion. All advertising as long as it pertains to the NAF or education of such.
Marketing and Advertising Opportunity
The Oklahoma Flute Festival is planning create attendee packages which will be provided for each attendee to the event. They will be accepting all types of NAF marketing materials, inclucing business cards, flyers or discount coupons etc., for inclusion in these attendee take aways. They expect folks from all over, so it is not a requirement that the information be regionally specific. Flutemakers / Artists: this is a great way to promote the NAF and help market your flutes, crafts, books or CD's. You do not have to attend out event to take advantage of this marketing opportunity. Just package it up and send it to Dennis. In a very innovative marketing options they are also giving away flutes and merchandise in some lucky bags. If you would like to help in this campaign, contact Dennis directly. They intend to acknowledge all vendors who supply materials for this marketing program.
For more information contact:
Dennis Frederiksen
TNAFC http://www.freewebs.com/tnafc/
LogJaM Arts
Attention: OK Flute Fest
P.O. Box 38
Tahlequah, OK 74465
When: October 5-7 2007.
Details
There will be vendor spaces, open mic performances, flute makers competition, and much more.
The web site is www.okflutefest.com . They are offering Free Advertising for all people involved with the NAF. Players, makers or educators. Their goal is to help all flute makers and players by offering free distribution of advertising and promotion. All advertising as long as it pertains to the NAF or education of such.
Marketing and Advertising Opportunity
The Oklahoma Flute Festival is planning create attendee packages which will be provided for each attendee to the event. They will be accepting all types of NAF marketing materials, inclucing business cards, flyers or discount coupons etc., for inclusion in these attendee take aways. They expect folks from all over, so it is not a requirement that the information be regionally specific. Flutemakers / Artists: this is a great way to promote the NAF and help market your flutes, crafts, books or CD's. You do not have to attend out event to take advantage of this marketing opportunity. Just package it up and send it to Dennis. In a very innovative marketing options they are also giving away flutes and merchandise in some lucky bags. If you would like to help in this campaign, contact Dennis directly. They intend to acknowledge all vendors who supply materials for this marketing program.
For more information contact:
Dennis Frederiksen
TNAFC http://www.freewebs.com/tnafc/
LogJaM Arts
Attention: OK Flute Fest
P.O. Box 38
Tahlequah, OK 74465
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Bay Clan Flute Circle this weekend
The NCFC Bay Clan is getting together at the Stanford Sculpture garden this Sunday for an informal flute circle. Bring your drums and flutes.
EVENT: May Bay Clan Flute Circle at Stanford
DATE: Sunday, May 20, 2007
TIME: 2:00 to 4:00 pm
LOCATION: The New Guinea Sculpture Garden at Stanford University,Palo Alto. On campus, near intersection of Lomita Driveand Santa Teresa Street.
ORGANIZER: Frankie Sierra, bayclan AT naflute DOT com
For more details check out the NCFC website: http://www.naflute.com/bayclanevent.html
EVENT: May Bay Clan Flute Circle at Stanford
DATE: Sunday, May 20, 2007
TIME: 2:00 to 4:00 pm
LOCATION: The New Guinea Sculpture Garden at Stanford University,Palo Alto. On campus, near intersection of Lomita Driveand Santa Teresa Street.
ORGANIZER: Frankie Sierra, bayclan AT naflute DOT com
For more details check out the NCFC website: http://www.naflute.com/bayclanevent.html
Ann Licater in Concert Tonight
Our very own Ann Licater will be performing selections from her new CD:Following the Call, tonight in San Jose. She will be available to sign her new CD, and she will also offer a free mini-concert. If you're free, I hope that you'll come out and support Ann this evening.
Where: San Jose Bookshop
When: Wednesday, May 16th
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: 1231 Kentwood Ave, Suite E. San Jose, CA 95129 www.sjbookshop.com
For more information about Ann you can go to: http://www.fluteforthesoul.com/
Where: San Jose Bookshop
When: Wednesday, May 16th
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: 1231 Kentwood Ave, Suite E. San Jose, CA 95129 www.sjbookshop.com
For more information about Ann you can go to: http://www.fluteforthesoul.com/
Aerobie AeroPress Coffee Maker
I know that this is a blog dedicated to Native American Flute music and other related topics, but I have a 'discovery' that I am so excited about that I thought it was worth imposing one short blog entry to review. I don't often review non-music related things here, but I believe that this is a fun and interesting new product.
I love my coffee in the morning. I also love camping. I would expect that there are many of you out there who share these two passions. This last weekend, while on an annual camping trip with some friends. I was introduced to a cool new product. It's called the Aerobie AeroPress coffee maker and it was invented by the Standford professer who invented the Aerobie frisbee. My friends discovered this new coffee maker and brought it along on the camping trip to use to make coffee for all of us at breakfast. This little tool worked like a charm. It's simple to use, you only need a little hot water. It's simple to setup up and clean up. Most of all, it makes a great espresso or cup of coffee.
If you like to camp, this is the perfect camping coffee maker. It would even work for backpacking. If you don't camp, and just want a quick, perfect cup of espresso or coffee in the morning (or afternoon at work) then I also highly recommend it.
Here's the product website: http://aerobie.com/Products/aeropress.htm
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Sacramento Concert Tonight: Deb Pittman
If you are in the Sacramento area tonight (May 15th) I would encourage you to come out and support our very own Deb Pittman in a unique concert with the Cal State Sacramento Orchestra. The title of the event is: "Two World Concerto for Cedar Flute and Orchestra"
Here are the details:
Two World Concerto for Cedar Flute and Orchestra
by James Demars
Program includes…
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8 pm
Cost: $8 general/$5 students & seniors
Here are the details:
Two World Concerto for Cedar Flute and Orchestra
by James Demars
Program includes…
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3, 1st movement – L. v. Beethoven
- Symphonic Metamorphosen – P. Hindemith
- Selections from ‘Porgy and Bess’ – G. Gershwin
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8 pm
Cost: $8 general/$5 students & seniors
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
NAF Flute Tracks by Clint Goss
Clint Goss has a new CD out. It's a CD of several different backing tracks of music in different Genres, all of which you can play / jam along with on an A minor flute. I haven't heard it yet, but it sounds like fun. If you have this album, please leave a comment with your thoughts.
Here's the link: http://www.naftracks.com/
Monday, April 30, 2007
Wanna jam together, remotely in real time?
I know that there are some of you out there with computer technical skills, so here's the challenge: I discovered a new online service called eJamming (http://www.ejamming.com/) which allow two or more people to get online and jam/record together. Sounds pretty cool, if you have a high-speed internet connection and a quality soundcard/microphone on your PC.
If you're interested in checking this out, either add a comment below or send me an email. I'll try to hook up anyone who's interested. If you know of another / better idea for this (we could try Skype), add a comment to this post. It would be fun to connect folks together between flute circles.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Remembering the Day
It's been 4 busy days now since the Flute Gathering on Saturday, and still I am having fun remembering all of the wonderful things from the day.
First of all, thanks to everyone who attended and helped make this a successful fund raiser for KFOK. The radio station cleared more than a thousand dollars thanks to all of your generous donations and support of the evening concert.
I really enjoyed meeting and chatting with all of the vendors. There were some beautiful crafts for sale. Bill Timothy (Central Coast Flute Circle) had some beautiful beaded wraps for sale. This is skill which I didn't know that Bill possessed, and unfortunately he didn't have a wrap which matched the size/leather of my new flute, but I'll definitely be working with Bill to make some custom wraps for my other flutes.
Vance Pennington (Walking Spirit Flute) drove down from Oregon to show his inventory of beautiful flutes. Vance is a consumate craftsman and has an amazing attention to detail. All of his flute are turned and most share a unique construction technique to join the various woods used for the flute. I would say that Vance stands alone in this method of construction. The other unique feature which Vance demonstrated is an innovation tuning mechanism available on his flutes which allow you to change the pitch of the fundamental note of the flute. If you are interested in a 'tunable' Native American style flute, then I encourage you to contact Vance and check out this flutes.
Stephen DeRuby had two new models of his Gypsy flute available for sale. Both models feature the same construction and Native American style flute block as his River and Trail flute series. He had an A model available which features inline finger holes. He also has an E model which features the same offset holes as the D model.
Colyn Peterson (Woodland Voices) flew out from the mid west to join us for the first time at an NCFC event. I had never met Colyn personally so it was fun to get to know him throughout the day. Colyn had some beautiful flutes for sale, many of which featured the painting and woodburning of his wife Kitty. Since this was Colyn's first visit to NorCal, his booth was busy all day.
I also had the chance to met flutemaker Igor Sedor from Las Vegas. Igor drove up with some other members of the Loping Wolf Las Vegas clan. Igor had a smal inventory for sale.
Jeanne and Jim Callaway (Eagle Heart Flutes), came down from Clear lake area to join us. It's been about 4 or 5 years since I've seen the Callaway's. The last time was at the now defunct (but notorious) DeAnza Pow Wow. Jim had some wonderful inlaid flutes for sale.
Becky Olvera Schultz, a Native artist from the Bay area, had some beautiful art and masks for sale. I had fun talking to Becky and enjoyed her artwork. I hope that some of these beautiful pieces found a new home last weekend.
Loren and Lonnie from FairyRingMushroom had a huge inventory (they've been busy in the shop lately), and I noticed a fair number of folks in their booth throughout the day. Loren and Lonnie are our local flutemakers in the Sacramento area.
Our very own, Brian Revheim (Napa Valley Flutes) had a small collection of flutes for sale. Brian's unique construction method had lot's of folks checking out his flutes thoughout the day.
Lew Price was his usual self, sharing his collection of flutes and spent the day talking about flutemaking with anyone who had questions.
Of course I can't forget Russ Venable, who I think spent more time bouncing around talking to every one in all of the other booths, than he did in his own. I also enjoyed Russ's playful spirit and enthusiasm for everything flute. I did happen to be present when Russ delivered Dan DiCicco's new spalted mango, double barrel flute. It was a beauty, and Dan's a happy boy...
Unfortunately, Geophrey Ellis couldn't make over for the day. We missed him.
First of all, thanks to everyone who attended and helped make this a successful fund raiser for KFOK. The radio station cleared more than a thousand dollars thanks to all of your generous donations and support of the evening concert.
I really enjoyed meeting and chatting with all of the vendors. There were some beautiful crafts for sale. Bill Timothy (Central Coast Flute Circle) had some beautiful beaded wraps for sale. This is skill which I didn't know that Bill possessed, and unfortunately he didn't have a wrap which matched the size/leather of my new flute, but I'll definitely be working with Bill to make some custom wraps for my other flutes.
Vance Pennington (Walking Spirit Flute) drove down from Oregon to show his inventory of beautiful flutes. Vance is a consumate craftsman and has an amazing attention to detail. All of his flute are turned and most share a unique construction technique to join the various woods used for the flute. I would say that Vance stands alone in this method of construction. The other unique feature which Vance demonstrated is an innovation tuning mechanism available on his flutes which allow you to change the pitch of the fundamental note of the flute. If you are interested in a 'tunable' Native American style flute, then I encourage you to contact Vance and check out this flutes.
Stephen DeRuby had two new models of his Gypsy flute available for sale. Both models feature the same construction and Native American style flute block as his River and Trail flute series. He had an A model available which features inline finger holes. He also has an E model which features the same offset holes as the D model.
Colyn Peterson (Woodland Voices) flew out from the mid west to join us for the first time at an NCFC event. I had never met Colyn personally so it was fun to get to know him throughout the day. Colyn had some beautiful flutes for sale, many of which featured the painting and woodburning of his wife Kitty. Since this was Colyn's first visit to NorCal, his booth was busy all day.
I also had the chance to met flutemaker Igor Sedor from Las Vegas. Igor drove up with some other members of the Loping Wolf Las Vegas clan. Igor had a smal inventory for sale.
Jeanne and Jim Callaway (Eagle Heart Flutes), came down from Clear lake area to join us. It's been about 4 or 5 years since I've seen the Callaway's. The last time was at the now defunct (but notorious) DeAnza Pow Wow. Jim had some wonderful inlaid flutes for sale.
Becky Olvera Schultz, a Native artist from the Bay area, had some beautiful art and masks for sale. I had fun talking to Becky and enjoyed her artwork. I hope that some of these beautiful pieces found a new home last weekend.
Loren and Lonnie from FairyRingMushroom had a huge inventory (they've been busy in the shop lately), and I noticed a fair number of folks in their booth throughout the day. Loren and Lonnie are our local flutemakers in the Sacramento area.
Our very own, Brian Revheim (Napa Valley Flutes) had a small collection of flutes for sale. Brian's unique construction method had lot's of folks checking out his flutes thoughout the day.
Lew Price was his usual self, sharing his collection of flutes and spent the day talking about flutemaking with anyone who had questions.
Of course I can't forget Russ Venable, who I think spent more time bouncing around talking to every one in all of the other booths, than he did in his own. I also enjoyed Russ's playful spirit and enthusiasm for everything flute. I did happen to be present when Russ delivered Dan DiCicco's new spalted mango, double barrel flute. It was a beauty, and Dan's a happy boy...
Unfortunately, Geophrey Ellis couldn't make over for the day. We missed him.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Kudos to the NoNahme Clan for a wonderful event!
I slept in late yesterday, exhausted from all the fun on Saturday...
...but I wanted to post a huge THANK YOU to all of the NCFC NoNahme Clan members who put so much time and positive energy into the Spring Gathering on Saturday. It was a wonderful event. I heard nothing but great things from everyone I talked to during the day.
To David Blonski, the Feather River Singers and Scott August, and all of the other folks who performed Saturday evening, thanks for your wonderful talents. It was a truly entertaining evening.
The weather held dry until the last hour of the daytime events, as the crowd was thinning and the vendors were ready to pack up. Thanks for all of the prayers for a dry day.
I'll post more reflections on the day as I get time this week.
...but I wanted to post a huge THANK YOU to all of the NCFC NoNahme Clan members who put so much time and positive energy into the Spring Gathering on Saturday. It was a wonderful event. I heard nothing but great things from everyone I talked to during the day.
To David Blonski, the Feather River Singers and Scott August, and all of the other folks who performed Saturday evening, thanks for your wonderful talents. It was a truly entertaining evening.
The weather held dry until the last hour of the daytime events, as the crowd was thinning and the vendors were ready to pack up. Thanks for all of the prayers for a dry day.
I'll post more reflections on the day as I get time this week.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Big Event today!
It's 6 AM. The car is packed. I am ready to hit the road to Georgetown for day of wonderful flute music ad the NCFC/NoNahme Clan Spring Festival. If you're heading that way, I hope to see you today and get the chance to chat, and play flutes together. My Beginner Flute Workshop starts at 10 AM this morning and the rest of the workshops follow after that throughout the day.
Looks like the weather is going to hold for the early part of the day, so we'll be outside. The concert featuring Scott August this evening is inside so it the weather front comes through, we should be OK.
If you're looking for directions, simply Google Map Georgetown, CA. The town is so small that you can't miss the Georgetown ampitheather. Just take Main street out of town. If you go more than a mile, you went too far... there will be signs on the road.
I'll post several entries later this weekend on the day.
Here's the link for more information: http://www.naflute.com/ncfcspringgathering.html
Looks like the weather is going to hold for the early part of the day, so we'll be outside. The concert featuring Scott August this evening is inside so it the weather front comes through, we should be OK.
If you're looking for directions, simply Google Map Georgetown, CA. The town is so small that you can't miss the Georgetown ampitheather. Just take Main street out of town. If you go more than a mile, you went too far... there will be signs on the road.
I'll post several entries later this weekend on the day.
Here's the link for more information: http://www.naflute.com/ncfcspringgathering.html
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Native American Hand Drum Workshop, Half Moon Bay
Make an actual Native American drum and Learn the way of the drummer with Pablo Diego Viramontes and Rooni Bissonnette
When: Sunday, May 20th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Half Moon Bay, CA
Workshop fee includes all material for your drum.
Buffalo Hide Drum $200
Elk Hide Drum $175
Directions and details will be sent upon registration
650-712-0800
Info@wildlifeAssociates.org
By the end of the day, you will have your own beautiful native drum to take home with you. All materials are provided.
Pablo is a wonderful teacher and will guide you through the crafting as well as the cultural history and practices of the Native American drum. This workshop is a fun, enriching and unique experience.
Pablo Viramontes is a renowned Native American craftsman and Art Instructor who has exhibited his art regionally and nationally. He received his MA and Teaching Credential from San Jose State University.
Pablo has been a teacher for 33 years at the Foundry School in San Jose, California, an alternative school for at-risk-youth. He has used ritual and ceremony to help the youth discover their gift of �HANDS,� helping change behavior and attitudes. He is an elder in the Indian community, helping with various events and ceremonies.
An advisor, runner and caretaker of the ceremonial drum for the 500 Mile American Indian Spiritual Marathon, he has had workshops helping individuals discovering their gifts of �HANDS� creating drums, masks, rattles and other creative objects.
During this workshop, participants are reminded of the responsibility of being a caretaker of the heartbeat of the peoples (the drum), and respect through prayer, positive energy, and good intentions, for the animal and tree that has given its life to be part of this sacred instrument.
Note: This workshop is not affiliated with the NCFC.
When: Sunday, May 20th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Half Moon Bay, CA
Workshop fee includes all material for your drum.
Buffalo Hide Drum $200
Elk Hide Drum $175
Directions and details will be sent upon registration
650-712-0800
Info@wildlifeAssociates.org
By the end of the day, you will have your own beautiful native drum to take home with you. All materials are provided.
Pablo is a wonderful teacher and will guide you through the crafting as well as the cultural history and practices of the Native American drum. This workshop is a fun, enriching and unique experience.
Pablo Viramontes is a renowned Native American craftsman and Art Instructor who has exhibited his art regionally and nationally. He received his MA and Teaching Credential from San Jose State University.
Pablo has been a teacher for 33 years at the Foundry School in San Jose, California, an alternative school for at-risk-youth. He has used ritual and ceremony to help the youth discover their gift of �HANDS,� helping change behavior and attitudes. He is an elder in the Indian community, helping with various events and ceremonies.
An advisor, runner and caretaker of the ceremonial drum for the 500 Mile American Indian Spiritual Marathon, he has had workshops helping individuals discovering their gifts of �HANDS� creating drums, masks, rattles and other creative objects.
During this workshop, participants are reminded of the responsibility of being a caretaker of the heartbeat of the peoples (the drum), and respect through prayer, positive energy, and good intentions, for the animal and tree that has given its life to be part of this sacred instrument.
Note: This workshop is not affiliated with the NCFC.
Pray for sunshine this weekend...
According to the weather channel, it (currently) looks like there will be rain on Friday and rain on Sunday, but only cloudy weather on Saturday in Georgetown this weekend. Let's all pray that this pattern holds for the NCFC/NoNahme Clan Flute Festival this weekend.
Alot of folks in the NoNahme Clan and others have put a tremendous amount of their time, sweat and tears into this event that I hope that we have some good weather to enjoy it outside. If the weather does not cooperate, we will still hold the event in the Georgetown High School Gym. Be sure to check Lew Price's website for the latest information up to the day of the event.
I have been really impressed by all of the organization and the leadership of Marion Cole, Lew Price, David Blonski, Mignon Geli and the NoNahme Clan. They are putting together a great event for all of you to enjoy this weekend.
Lew's website: http://www.softcom.net/users/greebo/festival.htm
What: NoNahme Clan Flute Festival
When: Saturday, April 21
Time: 8 AM - 10 pm
Concert: 7 PM
Note that Lew has posted the latest information on the workshop times, costs and details, along with the latest information about vendors, directions, housing etc.
Alot of folks in the NoNahme Clan and others have put a tremendous amount of their time, sweat and tears into this event that I hope that we have some good weather to enjoy it outside. If the weather does not cooperate, we will still hold the event in the Georgetown High School Gym. Be sure to check Lew Price's website for the latest information up to the day of the event.
I have been really impressed by all of the organization and the leadership of Marion Cole, Lew Price, David Blonski, Mignon Geli and the NoNahme Clan. They are putting together a great event for all of you to enjoy this weekend.
Lew's website: http://www.softcom.net/users/greebo/festival.htm
What: NoNahme Clan Flute Festival
When: Saturday, April 21
Time: 8 AM - 10 pm
Concert: 7 PM
Note that Lew has posted the latest information on the workshop times, costs and details, along with the latest information about vendors, directions, housing etc.
Carlos Reynosa in Concert, 5/4
Native American Music Award Winner Carlos Reynosa (Nammys 1999 & 2000 Nominated 2003, 2005 & 2006) will be coming to the Valley (Fresno Ca,) with special guest the central valley’s own Lance “Fluteman” Canales.
When: Friday May 4th
Where: Grandma’s ALL NATURAL MARKET & NURSERY
403 W. OLIVE AVE, Fresno CA, (ONE BLOCK EAST OF FRUIT)
Phone: (559) 495-1141
Time: 7:00PM Cost: ONLY $5.00
Note: This is not an NCFC sponsored show, but it should be some great music.
When: Friday May 4th
Where: Grandma’s ALL NATURAL MARKET & NURSERY
403 W. OLIVE AVE, Fresno CA, (ONE BLOCK EAST OF FRUIT)
Phone: (559) 495-1141
Time: 7:00PM Cost: ONLY $5.00
Note: This is not an NCFC sponsored show, but it should be some great music.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
No Beginning Flute Class...
I wanted to announce that I am taking a sabbatical from teaching the ongoing Beginning Flute Classes in Palo Alto. I have started a new job, with a new company and I won't have much extra time for a few months. I am still available for private lessons, as time allows.
There will be no more classes on Tuesday evenings for a while...
... in the mean time don't forget to PLAY, PLAY, PLAY
There will be no more classes on Tuesday evenings for a while...
... in the mean time don't forget to PLAY, PLAY, PLAY
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