Welcome to a North-central Florida INAFA Flute Circle

Next Gathering: Tuesday, May 20, 2008; 6:30 - 8:30 PM at location to be determined

Meetings and Purpose -- No Experience Is Required

Our regular meeting date is the third Tuesday of each month. Watch this page for any change in the schedule.

Coming together to help one another achieve a greater understanding of the Native American flute by sharing experiences, asking questions and when the good times are really rolling, by making a little music.

Woodland Echoes flute circle meetings are commonly held at Trombone Charley's cafe (map and driving directions) in High Springs, Florida. Gatherings are held on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Circle members will be notified of exceptions to this schedule by e-mail. Woodland Echoes is recognized by the International Native American Flute Association.

If you think you might be somewhat interested or are just a little curious, please feel free to visit the circle for a meeting or two. There are absolutley no costs associated with membership. Current members include beginners and a few folks who can really make beautiful music. Some are interested in learning more about making their own flutes and a few are accomplished flute makers. Others are content to admire the work someone else has done. A few people can read traditional sheet music but most cannot. Everyone appreciates each other's accomplishments and most of us are trying to avoid being so bashful about playing. One thing appears to be true for certain: a positive attitude combined with a willingness to share and learn, are all that is really needed to appreciate the Native American flute. Well .. having a flute helps a little but isn't necessarily required.

Contact: Carolee Carpenter Jandreau (ccjandreau@yahoo.com)

P.O. Box 2623, High Springs, FL 32655

INAFA Flute Circle Contact Representative: Carolee Carpenter Jandreau

Upcoming Events of Interest

Musical Echoes

Musical Echoes, the Native American Flute Gathering is being held April 25 - 27, 2008. This year's theme for flute makers and artists is "Dragonfly"! Mary Youngblood, Arvel Bird, Jeff Ball and his Band, Autumn's Child featuring Mark Holland, Michael Searching Bear, Jan Seiden and Raymond Redfeather are scheduled entertainers.

INAFA REPRESENTATIVES

Carolee Carpenter Jandreau and Joey Hill

Carolee Carpenter Jandreau is our INAFA Flute Circle Contact Representative. She is a narrative artist and is a founding member of the Woodland Echoes Flute Circle. She is very willing to answer any questions about the flute circle.
 
Joey Hill is our INAFA Representative. Also a Woodland Echoes Flute Circle founding member, Joey is a flute maker and player. He knows many folks in the Native American flute community and is always willing to discuss the International Native American Flute Association or our flute circle.

Native American flute organizations and noteworthy web sites

• INAFA (International Native American Flute Association): http://www.worldflutes.org/

Other references of general interest include:

• 500 Nations: (Native American events in Florida)
• Flutetree: Music with tablature
     This month's song choice is (still): Cherokee Morning Song

Anyone willing to contribute the nominal monthly fee ($9.95) charged by the company renting space for these web pages, should contact Mary or Penny.