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Woodsounds Video Contest

Win a $1000 flute credit in the Woodsounds Video Contest! 

We are so excited about this contest that we are also giving a 20% discount for anyone who enters the contest! 

Here are the rules:

• Video must be made using a Woodsounds Flute.
• Video must be uploaded onto YouTube.com no earlier than 5/13/2014 at 6:00 AM EST.
• The last day for video entry is 6/15/2014 at midnight PST.
• Contest ends on 7/31/2014 at midnight EST
• The winner of the contest will be the video with the most YouTube views. The winner will be counted and confirmed by both Alex Booth and Brent Haines of Woodsounds Flutes.
• Winner will receive a $1000 credit towards a Woodsounds flute. This credit will be valid for three months from the end of the date of the contest.
• To enter a Video, please send and email to brent@woodsounds.com and alexb@woodsounds.com with your name, phone number, and a link to the video. The Subject Line needs to be "Woodsounds Video Contest Entry". Once your video has been received and accepted into the contest you will receive an email notifying you of the acceptance and you will receive your Discount Coupon Code in that email.
• Each video entry will receive a 20% Woodsounds Discount Coupon Code. This Discount Coupon Code may not be combine with other coupons or discounts.
• Videos need to be family friendly. We reserve the right to reject a video based on inappropriate content.

Now what if you do not have a Woodsounds flute. We still would like you to be able to make a video. So we are going to make our Woodsounds Classics available for short term loan for the purpose of making these videos. There is no cost to you to use one of these flutes. You just need to pay for the shipping costs. If you are interested in doing this, just give me a call or shoot me an email and I would be happy to work out the details with you. brent@woodsounds.com or (801) 822-1415.

Make sure you watch the video above. At the end there is a Special something for five people...

The long awaited follow-up to "Rumor of the Sun" has arrived! After several years away from recording and performing, William Hoshal has finally released his highly anticipated second album of new music for Native American flute, "The Language of Clouds," in a digital release. Available for direct download from CDBaby, iTunes, and Amazon on May 5th. Pre-orders for CD are also being taken, and the first 100 pre-orders or full purchase downloads, will receive special free-gifts, including an additional unreleased track from the recording sessions and behind-the-scenes access to the making of the first video for the album. For CD purchases, please send email to info@williamhoshal.com

For many years I have been a fan of William Hoshal's flute playing. I have had asked him to perform at festivals and other concerts. Never have I been disappointed. Several years ago though, William disappeared from the flute scene. I could not get a hold of him on the phone nor by email. Finally a year and a half later he called me and told me that he had taken some time off to work on a CD and that he did not know how much time it was going to take to finish it but that he had to take the time to make it right. He said he had to put the music first and the performing had gotten in the way of the music for a while. So he disciplined himself and focused all his attention on just making his art.

Well, to be honest, I thought he was crazy and that I worried I had lost a good friend. However, I patiently waited and occasionally made contact asking how he was doing. When he came to me with this CD, I was so blown away I had to be a part of it. William was never crazy he was just correct in his need to focus and make his music right. I am so grateful that he did! The quality of the music William created is outstanding.

We are excited about the the events of 2014! We plan on attending more festivals and conventions around the country this year and hope to see you at some of these events.

June 5-8

RNAFF Gathering 2014

Don't miss the 2014 RNAFF Gathering in Townsend Tennessee. Originally envisioned in 1972 by R. Carlos Nakai the RNAFF Gathering is spear headed by Randy McGinnis. Last year I had a wonderful time in this incredibly gorgeous location. Truly this is a place where you can take in some of the most beautiful scenes this country has to offer while playing the flute.

June 16-19:

Summer Solstice Flute School

Summer Solstice Flute School takes place in Park City Utah. This is an excellent time to home your skills with the flute with instructors like Suzanne Teng, Joe Young, and Rona Yellow Robe. It is also an excellent time to take a Masters level course in flute making taught by Brent Haines. When do you get a chance to be taught by Brent in flute making?

July 16-20:

World Flute Society Convention, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

We are pleased to announce that our inaugural convention will be held on the beautiful campus of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire! The summers are picturesque in Eau Claire, a small city whose residents are enthusiastic in their support of the cultural arts. The city of Eau Claire, and particularly its university, encourages all forms of creativity and self-expression, an approach that is displayed both readily and proudly. The beauty of nature is resplendent in Eau Claire, especially on the university campus where there are bike paths, scenic walking trails, and a river that runs directly by the Haas Fine Arts Center where the World Flute Society convention will be held.

August 7-10:

NFA Convention Chicago, Illinois

For the 2014 NFA Convention in Chicago, the word on everyone's lips from August 7 to August 10 will be FLUTES! Make plans early to attend; the convention will prove to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Not only will talented flutists of all ages be in attendance, but the convention site is one of the most exciting cities in America. Come early and stay late to take advantage of everything the NFA Convention-and Chicago-have to offer. The convention will be held at the historic Chicago Hilton on Michigan Avenue.

August 15-17:

Flute Quest, Seattle, Washington

Just south of , Flute Quest is the largest Native American Flute Festival in the Northwest. Adults and children interested in the history and culture surrounding the Native American flute or wanting to learn how to play the Native American Flute are welcome. The festival features beginner through advanced workshops, flute and drum circles, flute and drum vendors and live music on the New Breath Stage and features a great line up of recording artists.

August 29-30:

Swiss Days, Midway, Utah

Swiss Days dates back to the 1940's. Today it attacks tens of thousands of visitors each year. It is located it the beautiful Heber Valley and is close to my beloved Provo River, yes the place I love to fish. Hope to see you there!

September 7-14:

Flute Haven, Valley Forge, PA

Four carefully-designed programs of musical immersion centered on the Native American flute,with the goal of bringing your musicality to a new level.

Seven dedicated, full-time facilitators: Clint Goss, Eric Miller, Lynn Miller, Ron Kravitz, Frank Henninger, Ron Volkman, and Vera Shanov, and three invited flute makers offering their creations as well as workshops: Jon Norris, Brent Haines, and Judy Robinson.

On site recording, with the capability of recording your song or album, with the support of hundreds of freely-usable backing tracks and/or live musicians.

Flute Haven provides a supportive, non-critical approach based on three decades of experience in humanistic music education. We believe that experience and self-discovery form the best bonds with life-long music learning. We favor facilitated playing rather than traditional lecture-based teaching styles and use a building-block approach that maximizes learning and music-making.

November 7-9

Native Rhythms Festival, Melbourne Florida

The Indian River Flute Circle and Native Heritage Gathering, Inc. proudly present the sixth annual gathering of the Native Rhythms Festival. This three day festival during Native American Heritage Month honors the culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas through music, and especially the music of the Native American Flute.

If there is an event in your area that you think we should attend, let me know. I would be delighted to look into it. Some of the best shows we attend have come about through the suggestion of our clients.

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