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.