The Solstice Flute School & Festival is presented by Where Passion Meets Purpose, a 501.c.3 nonprofit community-funded organization. Our mission is to honor the tradition of the Native Flute, celebrate its voice, and share its healing power within a supportive, inclusive community.

Schedule of Events

August 18, 2024

6pm: Optional Dinner - Pre-registration required - Dining Hall
6:30 - 9:30 pm: Check-in with School staff; lodging assignments Newell

August 19, 2024

School Starts!

8am: Breakfast - Dining Hall
8:45am: Teacher Jam - Newell
9:00 - 9:40 am: Welcome/Introduction/Orientation - Newell
9:40 - 10:00 am: Get loaner flutes and travel to classes - Newell

Morning Classes

Novice/ Beginner
10 am - 12pm: Group by ability level

Beginner 1 with Shelley - Students new to the flute will begin with Shelley learning the history of flute, how to care for your flute, learn finger control and how to play the basic scale, learning songs, finger control, and techniques for getting the best sound & breath control.

Beginner 2 with Rona: Rona will guide beginners into ornamentation, the basics for creating songs, how to quickly determine the dynamic range of a flute, experiment with rhythm and embellishments, and duet play basics (call & respond, follow the leader and other techniques) for generating spontaneous collaborative play. Flexibility in this early stage of learning allows for students to move between groups as desired.

Rotate - Intermediate 1 - St. James
Joe: Du-et by Yourself - Improvise & Harmonize with the Masters Getting stuck on playing alone with noone to play with? Be stuck no longer! Enjoy this unique approach to dueting alone by learning to play duets with some of your favorite recording artists. Focus on phrasing, playing in space, and playing & harmonizing with the artist

Rotate - Intermediate 2 - St. Barnabas
Suzanne: Creating Magical Melodies - In this class, we will experiment with different approaches to writing melodies, explore the use of melodic and rhythmic patterns, practice using tools to assist us in our writing process, and learn about the importance of space and phrasing. Together, the group will write a magical melody and then learn to expand that melody into a song.

Rotate - Adv/Master - St. Matthews
Kalani: Modes & Moods - Playing over different backgrounds to create music to elicit a variety of moods. Students will improvise and compose melodies, using a variety of techniques proven to faithfully express at least five different moods: happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and tenderness. Students will leave with a greater capacity to intentionally create music that expresses a variety of moods and emotions.

12 pm: Lunch - Dining Hall
12:30 pm: Lunch & Learn "How to choose the right flute for you/Flute Care" with Brent Haines - Dining Hall

Afternoon Activities

1:30 - 1:45 pm: Re-Group
1:30 -5pm: Optional Workshop - Flutemaking with Brent Haines, Pre-Register, 3-4 afternoons
FunShop w Kalani "Rhythm & Snooze!"
ABCs of upbeats, downbeats, syncopation & space. "Hear it-Beat it-Sing itPlay it!"
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Flute Circles - gather by level
4:30 - 5:30 pm: Free Time

Location:
Newell

5:30pm: Dinner - Dining Hall

Evening Activities

7:00 pm: Solstice Blessing Ceremony - Fire Pit
A memorable ceremony led by Rona Yellow Robe, Shelley Morningsong & Fabian Fontenelle
8:30ish Sound Bath - Newell

August 20, 2024

School Starts!

8am: Breakfast - Dining Hall
8:45am: Teacher Jam - Newell
9:00 - 9:40 am: Welcome/Introduction/Orientation - Newell
9:40 - 10:00 am: Get loaner flutes and travel to classes - Newell

Morning Classes

Novice/ Beginner

10 am - 12pm: Group by ability level

Beginner 1 with Shelley - Students new to the flute will begin with Shelley learning the history of flute, how to care for your flute, learn finger control and how to play the basic scale, learning songs, finger control, and techniques for getting the best sound & breath control.

Beginner 2 with Rona: Rona will guide beginners into ornamentation, the basics for creating songs, how to quickly determine the dynamic range of a flute, experiment with rhythm and embellishments, and duet play basics (call & respond, follow the leader and other techniques) for generating spontaneous collaborative play. Flexibility in this early stage of learning allows for students to move between groups as desired.

Rotate - Intermediate 2 - St. James
Joe: Du-et by Yourself - Improvise & Harmonize with the Masters Getting stuck on playing alone with noone to play with? Be stuck no longer! Enjoy this unique approach to dueting alone by learning to play duets with some of your favorite recording artists. Focus on phrasing, playing in space, and playing & harmonizing with the artist.

Rotate - Adv/Master - St. Barnabas
Suzanne: Creating Magical Melodies - In this class, we will experiment with different approaches to writing melodies, explore the use of melodic and rhythmic patterns, practice using tools to assist us in our writing process, and learn about the importance of space and phrasing. Together, the group will write a magical melody and then learn to expand that melody into a song.

Rotate - Intermediate 1 - St. Matthews
Kalani: Modes & Moods - Playing over different backgrounds to create music to elicit a variety of moods. Students will improvise and compose melodies, using a variety of techniques proven to faithfully express at least five different moods: happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and tenderness. Students will leave with a greater capacity to intentionally create music that expresses a variety of moods and emotions.

12 pm: Lunch - Dining Hall

Afternoon Activities

1:30-5:00pm: Optional Workshop - Flutemaking with Brent Haines, Pre-Register, 3-4 afternoons
FunShop w Shelley & Nancy - "Musical Melodramas!"
1:30 - 3:00 pm: Work in a group to create a short dramatic scenario & present it musically. Love, Hate, Jealousy, Anger, Joy, Confusion - So Much Fun!!!

Free Time, Workshops, & Adventures
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Flute Circles - gather by level
4:30 - 5:30 pm: Free Time
3:30 - 5:00 pm: Optional Workshop: Buckskin Flutebag Making with Fabian
(Session 1 of 2) Pre-register $150
5:30pm: Dinner - Dining Hall

Evening Activities

7:00 pmDrum Circle & Dance Party!
Create the celestial rhythm on drums & shakers, Then things ramp up when our Teachers take over with a rousingly fun drumming, dancing, and energetic event! - Newell

August 21, 2024

School Starts!

8am: Breakfast - Dining Hall
8:45am: Teacher Jam - Newell
9:00 - 9:40 am: Morning Pow-Wow - Reflections and Happenings - Newell
9:40 - 10:00 am: Get loaner flutes and travel to classes - Newell

Morning Classes

Novice/ Beginner

10 am - 12pm: Group by ability level - Newell

Beginner 1 with Shelley - Students new to the flute will begin with Shelley learning the history of flute, how to care for your flute, learn finger control and how to play the basic scale, learning songs, finger control, and techniques for getting the best sound & breath control.

Beginner 2 with Rona: Rona will guide beginners into ornamentation, the basics for creating songs, how to quickly determine the dynamic range of a flute, experiment with rhythm and embellishments, and duet play basics (call & respond, follow the leader and other techniques) for generating spontaneous collaborative play. Flexibility in this early stage of learning allows for students to move between groups as desired.

Rotate - Adv/Master - St. James
Joe: Du-et by Yourself - Improvise & Harmonize with the Masters Getting stuck on playing alone with noone to play with? Be stuck no longer! Enjoy this unique approach to dueting alone by learning to play duets with some of your favorite recording artists. Focus on phrasing, playing in space, and playing & harmonizing with the artist.

Rotate - Intermediate 1 - St. Barnabas
Suzanne: Creating Magical Melodies - In this class, we will experiment with different approaches to writing melodies, explore the use of melodic and rhythmic patterns, practice using tools to assist us in our writing process, and learn about the importance of space and phrasing. Together, the group will write a magical melody and then learn to expand that melody into a song.

Rotate - Intermediate 2 - St. Matthews
Kalani: Modes & Moods - Playing over different backgrounds to create music to elicit a variety of moods. Students will improvise and compose melodies, using a variety of techniques proven to faithfully express at least five different moods: happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and tenderness. Students will leave with a greater capacity to intentionally create music that expresses a variety of moods and emotions.

12:30 pm: Lunch - Dining Hall

Afternoon Activities

1:30-5:00pm: Optional Workshop - Flutemaking with Brent Haines, Pre-Register, 3-4 afternoons
1:30 - 2:30 pm: FunShops with Suzanne & Gilbert - "Flute Orchestra Fantasy""
Let's go on a fun creative musical journey together! Some sections of the orchestra will play melodic and rhythmic drones , some will play harmonies, some will play repeated patterns, some will play melodies, & together, we’ll create a musical soundscape that is guided by the group’s creative whims. Suzanne will be the conductor of the train, leading the ensemble on a journey to new musical landscapes. Bring flutes of different keys including your low flutes and high flutes.

1:30 - 3:00pm: Optional Workshop: Buckskin Flutebag Making with Fabian (Session 2 of 2) Pre-register $150
2:30 - 5:00 pm: Free Time - Explore Prescott, Tours, Museums, Watson Lake, Kayak - Have FUN!!!
7:00 - whenever - Courthouse Square on Whiskey Row
Busking in Prescott Downtown Historic & Whiskey Row! Let's meet in front of the Courthouse and divide into small groups to play our flutes and drums on the street corners. After having busking fun, enjoy the shops and restaurants of charming old Prescott.

6pm: Dinner - at Chapel Rock or on your own in Prescott Dining Hall

Evening Activities

Open time to spend as you choose
Explore Prescott, jam: with friends, your choice for the evening.

August 22, 2024

School Starts!

8:30am: Breakfast Dining Hall
9:15am: Teacher Jam - Newell
9:30 -10am: Morning Pow-Wow - Reflections and Happenings - Newell
9:40 - 10:00 am: Get loaner flutes and travel to classes - Newell

Morning Classes

10 - 12pm

Beginner 1 with Shelley - Students new to the flute will begin with Shelley learning the history of flute, how to care for your flute, learn finger control and how to play the basic scale, learning songs, finger control, and techniques for getting the best sound & breath control.

Beginner 2 with Rona: Rona will guide beginners into ornamentation, the basics for creating songs, how to quickly determine the dynamic range of a flute, experiment with rhythm and embellishments, and duet play basics (call & respond, follow the leader and other techniques) for generating spontaneous collaborative play. Flexibility in this early stage of learning allows for students to move between groups as desired.

Location:
Newell

Intermediate - Master Combined Master Class with Joe, Suzanne & Kalani Newell - Newell
Individual Coaching from these 3 phenomenal artists to improve your skills
12:30 Lunch Break Dining Hall

Afternoon and Evening Activities
1-1:45 pm: Trading Post -  Fire Pit

1:30-5:00pm: Optional Workshop - Flutemaking with Brent Haines, Pre-Register, 3-4 afternoons
2:00 - 3:00 pm: FunShop with Rona & Joe - "Dueling Duets, Part 2" Back by popular demand!
3:30 - 5:30 pm: GRADUATION!! Outdoor Chapel

Evening Activities
6pm: Dinner Dining Hall
7:30 pm: Student Concert Newell

August 23, 2024

Workshops, Free time, Concert!
8:30am: Breakfast Dining Hall
Today is a great time to take private lessons, optional Workshops, or explore Prescott, Cottonwood, or Sedona

Workshops & More to Come! (fee-based - register separately)
9:00 - 11:00am: Learn to Play the Indonesian Suling - Suzanne TBD
9:00 - 10:15am: Body, Mind & Soul Rejuvenation - Shelley & Rona Newell
11:00 - 12:30pm: Flute Choir Concepts - Using Flute Choir Cards for practice, composition ensembles, and Flute Circle - Kalani TBD
Throughout the day Masterpiece Recording Sessions - schedule with Suzanne
12:30pm: Lunch Break Dining Hall

Afternoon Workshops (fee-based; register separately)
1:30-3:30 pm: Healing with the Native American Flute Inside & Out - Rona Newell
4:30pm: Dinner Dining Hall

Evening Activities
7:00 - 9:30 pm: Teacher's Concert! - Tickets: $15 for students; $20 for guests
Trinity Presbyterian Church
630 Park Avenue

Concert

Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Door open at 6:30pm: for our Native Market an Silent Auction.

An enchanted evening of Native Flute and World Musing

Featuring Suzanne Teng and Gilbert Levy, Joseph L Young, Rona Yellow Robe, Kalani Das, Shelley Morningsong, and Fabian Fontenelle.

Internationally renowned recording artists on stage for an enchanting evening of inspired improvisation and ethereal sound weaving Native American flute and world music.

Location:
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 630 Park Avenue, Prescott, AZ

Date:
August 19-23, 2024

Location:
Chapel Rock Camp and Conference Center, 1131 Country Club Drive, Prescott, AZ 86303

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