Northern California Flute Circle ncfc.groupsite.com

Two-time Grammy Winner Mary Youngblood is offering limited musical retreats for the second year.  Take a break from your busy life to join Mary in the beautiful foothills of the Gold Country just north of Auburn, California to begin or enhance your Native American Flute skills.

A nominal fee of $45 will buy you 6 hours of fluting and drumming fun including a workshop of your choice. Workshop space is limited. Bring ALL your flutes (plus “A” minor’s for the workshops) drums and percussion instruments. Mary Youngblood books, CDs and other merchandise will be available for purchase.

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!

To register: http://www.maryyoungblood.com/retreat/music_workshops.asp