Celebrating the Musical and Cultural Expressions of the World's Indigenous and Folk Flute Traditions
World Flute Society
Virtual Convention
July 21-24, 2021
World Flute Society Convention
Virtual Event
We are pleased to announce that the World Flute Society will host a virtual convention, 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 ID and Passcode a few days prior to the event. If you are new to Zoom, please let us know. We are pleased to assist you!
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)
* Andreas Ralsgård and Markus Tullberg (Traditional Swedish Flutists)
* Jan Michael Looking Wolf (See Also) (Native American flute)
* Eliyahu Sills (Persian, Turkish, and Arabic ney) and guest
* Dr. Andra Bohnet (Irish flute/whistle)
* Shawn Renzoh Head (shakuhachi)
* Rona Yellow Robe and Bruce Witham (Native American flute and guitar)
* The PRS Trio: Peter Phippen/Brian Reidinger/Victoria Shoemaker
* 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 (TBA)
* Dr. Jessica Valiente ("The Cuban Charanga Flute and Latin Flute-Playing Style")
* Jonny Lipford (TBA)
* 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")
* Dr. Kerry Kriger ("Malkauns: An Ancient Melody From Northern India")
* Andreas Ralsgård and Markus Tullberg ("Traditional Music of Sweden")
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Additional Featured Concerts
* Bobb Fantauzzo and friends
* Jessica Valiente and Family
Please Note: This is a musical, cultural, and educational event. Any discussion concerning political, social, or current events is not acceptable in any form.