S E P T E M B E R 2 1 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 6

H I A W A T H A , I A

W E D N E S D A Y , S E P T 2 1

9 : 0 0 - 9 : 5 0 A L L I N S T R U C T O R S , C O N F E R E N C E R O O MI N T R O D U C T I O N S & W E L C O M I N G

1 0 : 0 0 - 1 1 : 4 5 G R A N G E R , A R T R O O M : S O U N D H E A L I N G W I T H F L U T E SA U G U S T , C O N F . R O O M : N U M B E R T A BY E L L O W R O B E , L O U N G E : I N T R O T O B E G I N N I N G F L U T E 1

1 2 : 0 0 - 1 : 1 5 L U N C H B R E A K

1 : 3 0 - 3 : 1 5L I P F O R D , A R T R O O M : I N T E R M E D I A T E T E C H N I Q U E S 1G R A N G E R , C O N F . R O O M : F L U T E & W O R L D P E R C U S S I O NY E L L O W R O B E , L O U N G E : I N T R O T O B E G I N N I N G F L U T E 2

3 : 3 0 - 5 : 0 0 A L L I N S T R U C T O R S , C O N F E R E N C E R O O MC O U R T E S Y O F P L A Y I N G W I T H O T H E R S

9:00 - 9:50 ALL INSTRUCTORS, CONFERENCE ROOMWELCOMING & FLUTE CARE

10:00 - 11:45 AUGUST, ART ROOM: CREATING A MELODYLIPFORD, CONF. ROOM: HARMONIZING & BREATH EXPRESSIONYELLOW ROBE, LOUNGE: HEALING FLUTE

12:00 - 1:15 LUNCH BREAK

1:30 - 3:15GRANGER, ART ROOM: INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUES 2AUGUST, CONF. ROOM: PUEBLO FLUTESLIPFORD, LOUNGE: PLAYING WITH PASSION

3:30 - 5:00 ALL INSTRUCTORS, CONFERENCE ROOMINTRO TO PLAYING WITH ACCOMPANIMENT

6:30 - 8:30 ALL INSTRUCTORS, BUTCHER BLOCK EVENTJAM SESSIONS AT THE BUTCHER BLOCK

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School Schedule

T H U R S D A Y , S E P T 2 2

F R I D A Y , S E P T 2 3

9 : 0 0 - 9 : 5 0 A L L I N S T R U C T O R S , C O N F E R E N C E R O O MW E L C O M I N G & C H O O S I N G A F L U T E

1 0 : 0 0 - 1 1 : 4 5 Y E L L O W R O B E , A R T R O O M : P O E T R Y & M E D I T A T I O NA U G U S T , C O N F . R O O M : A L T E R N A T E S C A L E S, L I P F O R D & G R A N G E R , L O U N G E : O P E N F O R U M A N D Q & A

1 2 : 0 0 - 1 : 1 5 L U N C H B R E A K

1 : 3 0 - 3 : 1 5 A L L I N S T R U C T O R S , C O N F E R E N C E R O O ML A S T T H O U G H T S & G R A D U A T I O N

Sweetgrass Flute School 9:00-9:50

Day one, first class! Let’s get to know each other! Fun exercises will get you excited and ready to learn!

All Instructors, Conference RoomIntroductions & Welcoming

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 21

10:00-11:45Granger, Art RoomSound Healing with the Native-style Flute

A look into the history and Sound Healingmovement. We will explore traditionalmethods of drumming, chanting, instrumentsas used by indigenous cultures, shamans andhealers worldwide. We will also see thecurrent trend of sound healing as it standstoday. In this session you will also learn thespecial techniques and considerations used inspecialized environments like Hospice,Alzheimer's and Dementia facilities andassisted living.

August, Conference RoomNumber Tab

Discover an easy to use, fast andsimple TAB system for the NAF.Scott August will show you how 6numbers will open up your NAFplaying, and help you rememberyour songs and ideas.

Yellow Robe, LoungeIntro To Beginnger Flute: Phase 1

Rona is a self-taught Native flute player,and will share her experience in pickingup her first flute. She will teach whatshe learned under the guidance of R.Carlos Nakai and John Sarantos, andher own experience of 13 years. Thosewho would like to take this workshopwill have a very gentle, fun-lovingexperience as you learn Basic Scale,Finger Control, Breath Control,Knowing your flute, andEmbellishments, and much more.

12:00-1:15 LUNCHTIME

1:30-3:15Lipford, Art RoomIntermediate Techniques: Phase 1

Techniques fall under the categoryof “how” we play as opposed to“what” we play. Navigate some ofthese mid-level techniques withJonny as we lay a foundation foryour embellishment repertoire.

Granger, Conference RoomFlutes & World Percussion

The Native Flute and drums go hand in handnaturally. In this workshop explore thevarious ways world percussion can enhanceand support your flute song. We will examinevarious percussion like the Bodhran, Cajon,Djembe, Hand pan, Ocean drum, shakers etc.You will learn which drums go best withwhich keys, what to avoid, how to play with adrum circle and we will have a loopingmachine to experiment on in real time. Whatfun! Bring whatever drum or shaker youhave.

Yellow Robe, LoungeIntro To Beginnger Flute: Phase 2

Fundamentals are important as youstart your journey! Don’t shy away fromthe basics as they create solid footingfor the rest of your flute journey! This isa continuation of the “Introduction tothe Flute: Phase 1” session.

Private Flute Lessons withJonny Lipford

available 10am­12pm

Private Flute Lessons withScott August

available 1:30pm­3:30pmHave a flute to tradeor sell? Be sure tocheck out the

Sweetgrass TradingPost!3:30-5:00

All Instructors, Conference RoomCourtesy of Playing with Other Flute Players

This is a very helpful class. This was one of the highlight classes from Sweetgrass 2015. You will work with and receiveinstruction and examples from the Instructors on what to do and not to do when playing with another person.

Sweetgrass Flute School 9:00-9:50

Day two, first class! After playing your flutes all day, there’s something you should know and that something is, proper care for yourflute. Gather suggestions and resources from the Instructor Team on how to best treat your flute!

All Instructors, Conference RoomIWelcoming & Flute Care

THURSDAY, SEPT 22

10:00-11:45August, Art RoomCreating a Melody

Learn how to take one simple ideaand turn into a melody. Combinemelodies to create songs and quicklyand easily write them down withNumber TAB. This class is moreefficient if you participated in Scott’sclass from Wednesday regardingNumber TAB!

Lipford, Conference RoomHarmonizing & Breath Expression

Harmonizing & Breath ExpressionEver wonder what flutes go well witheach other? Want to play in a duo, trioor quartet? Explore the possibilities oftruly harmonizing with your musicalpartner(s) and create soothing wavesof sound. We will also interject somebreath work as it will be important inhow we play with others. Please bringa flute in one or more of the followingkeys: Am, Dm, Em, Cm, Gm

Yellow Robe, LoungeHealing Flute

We all know that the voice and spirit ofthe Native-style flute has a mysteriousand gentle healing property to itschemistry. Rona assists you with findingyour potential to use this instrument ofpeace in healing environments.

12:00-1:15 LUNCHTIME

1:30-3:15Granger, Art RoomIntermediate Techniques: Phase 2

Techniques fall under the category of “how” weplay as opposed to “what” we play. Navigatesome of these mid-level techniques with Randyas we expand on your embellishmentrepertoire. This is a continuation of“Intermediate Techniques Phase 1”.

August, Conference RoomPueblo Flutes

Scott August will guide youthrough the steps needed toimprove your Pueblo/Anasazistyle flute playing and take aboutwhat to look for when buying aninstrument. (Pueblo/Anasazi styleflute required.)

Lipford, LoungePlaying with Passion

While it’s important to hit every notecorrectly, it’s also important to play withfeeling, emotion and passion! Let’sdiscover ways for you to express passionin your playing. Breath work is one of thefundamentals of this class and we will alsoexplore ways to use your vibrato!

Private Flute Lessons withRandy Granger

available 10am­12pm

Private Flute Lessons withRona Yellow Robe

available 1:30pm­3:30pm

Join us at the Butcher Block located at 568 BoysonRd NE #100a, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. TheInstructors will facilitate an open jam session. 

3:30-5:00All Instructors, Conference RoomCourtesy of Playing with Other Flute Players

Have you experienced playing with another musician? How about the moments where things are awkward and you’renot sure what to do? Or, those moments when you hit everything right and the music is magical? Well, some of that ischemistry and some is knowing what you’re doing. We’ll go over some basics and pair some folks together. Learn fromour experiences and even mistakes in playing with accompaniment!

Open bar and food will be available forpurchase. Patronizing the establishmentis encouraged for the use of the space.

6:30-8:30

Sweetgrass Flute School 9:00-9:50

Day three, first class! We’ve covered a lot of information in the last two days. Now, before you’re set free into buying grounds offlutes, let’s talk about what to look for in a flute. What are some characteristics that are obviously a good choice? What are somethings that you might not want?

All Instructors, Conference RoomIWelcoming & Choosing a Flute

FRIDAY, SEPT 23

10:00-11:45Yellow Robe, Art RoomCreating a MelodyUsing poetry as a basis for inspirationor phrasing is wonderful idea. Ronawill give examples of this techniqueas well as playing in a moremeditative state.

August, Conference RoomAlternate ScalesLooking to expand your NAF palette?Take a journey through the world ofscales and venture beyond thepentatonic minor.

Lipford & Granger, LoungeFAQ and Q&A SessionWe’ve covered some ground in theprevious session over the last few days,but maybe there’s something specificthat didn’t quite fit into the curriculumof the classes. Bring your questions tothe table as Randy and Jonnyorchestrate this Q&A session.

12:00-1:15 LUNCHTIME

1:30-3:15As you well know, it takes alot to make a festivaland school operate successfully. If we may ask foryour help to get the facility ready for the festivities

that will be happening over the weekend!Ask one of the Sweetgrass Core TeamMembers how you may assist. Weappreciate your willingness to help!

Volunteers Needed!

All Instructors, Conference RoomIWelcoming & Choosing a Flute

Let’s go over some recaps of the time we’ve spent together! We will also be handing out certificates to participants withgratitude of your exceptional participation!