Celebrating the Musical and Cultural Expressions of the World's Indigenous and Folk Flute Traditions
World Flute Society
Virtual Convention
July 21-24, 2021
Replay: TBA
Convention Replay Schedule: TBA
World Flute Society Convention
Virtual Event: Replay
We are pleased to announce that the World Flute Society will replay our virtual convention from July 21-24, 2021. There will be select daily classes, and featured performer/group concerts. This will be a Zoom event. Convention participants will receive a Zoom link a few days prior to the event. If you are new to Zoom, please let us know in advance of the event. We are pleased to assist you! Those who registered for the virtual convention in July can view the event again. New registrations are welcome. Please fill out the above form.
Stay tuned for further details!
Mistress of Ceremonies: Renée Blanche
World Flute Society Interns: Chau Tran and Victoria Shoemaker
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Featured Concerts
* Raman Kalyan (South Indian Carnatic flutist), Kamala Kiran Vinjamuri (violin), and
G. Vijayaganesh (Mridangam - double-headed Indian drum)
* Andreas Ralsgård and Markus Tullberg (Traditional Swedish Flutists)
* Ron Korb
* Jan Michael Looking Wolf (See Also) (Native American flute)
* Eliyahu Sills (Persian, Turkish, and Arabic ney) and Faisal Zedan, Arabic percussion
* Dr. Andra Bohnet (Irish flute/whistle)
* Shawn Renzoh Head (shakuhachi)
* Rona Yellow Robe and Bruce Witham (Native American flute and guitar)
* The PSR Trio: Peter Phippen/Victoria Shoemaker/Brian Reidinger/Tiit Raid
* Suzanne Teng and Gilbert Levy (world flutes, drums, and strings)
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Daily Classes
* Dr. Andra Bohnet: The Irish Flute and Its Music
* Shawn Renzoh Head: Experiences with the Shakuhachi: America to Japan
* Eliyahu Sills: Three Kinds of Ney (Arabic, Turkish, and Persian): Exploring Their Differences in
Sound, Breath, and Approach to Phrasing
* Dr. Jessica Valiente: The Cuban Charanga Flute and Latin Flute-Playing Style
* Jonny Lipford: All About Multi-Chambered Flutes
* Joanne Lazzaro: Flute Chai - Spicing Up Your Style With a Mix of Flute Ornaments From
Around the World
* Marlon Magdalena: Indigenous Musical Instruments of the American Southwest
* Tereasa Payne: Flutes of the World Meet Tereasa Payne!
* Dr. Kerry Kriger: Malkauns: An Ancient Melody From Northern India
* Raman Kalyan: Creating Emotions With Indian Ragas
* Ron Korb: Making a Life in Music, with special guest John Kaizan Neptune, jazz shakuhachi
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Additional Featured Concerts
* Bobb Fantauzzo and friends
* Jessica Valiente and Family: "Siento una Flauta" (I Hear a Flute) - An Afternoon of Cuban
Charanga Music!
* Tereasa Payne
* Tommy Graven (Native American flutes, guitar, percussion)
Please Note: This is a musical, cultural, and educational event. Any discussion concerning political, social, or current events is not acceptable in any form.