September 07, 2024
Native American Flute Workshop
Youth Music Project • 8th Avenue West Linn, OR 97068 Organized by Youth Music Project
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We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Native American Flute WorkshopSeptember 7, 2024 | 1:00-3:00 PM at Youth Music ProjectThe Native American flute is an instrument that is simple to play and requires no previous experience with music or instruments.
At the workshop, participants will learn about the Native American flute through storytelling by Deitz Peters while they craft and decorate a durable PVC flute of their very own. Once the flutes are created, participants will learn and practice the basics of flute playing and the etiquette of playing in a Native flute circle with other musicians. Participants under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
About the instructors:Deitz Peters: I was born in Dallas, Oregon and I’m a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. I am Kalapuya, Rouge River, and Umpqua. My given name is Cosa Tance, meaning “Sky Dancer”. My English name is Deitrich David Peters. I was given both my grandfather’s middle names. I grew up in Oregon and love to travel to as many cultural events as I can. I love my culture and traditions – making things with my hands, working with feathers, beadwork, traditional dancing, storytelling and of course my all-time favorite, flute playing. I have learned these many things from our elders, or have been gifted these things by the Creator.
Shane Oglesbee: I have been an auto mechanic for more than 20 years. I started building flutes 2 years ago when I met John Laverty. I loved the sound of his flute so much he sat me down and taught me to play the pentatonic scale on the flute. He loaned me a flute that I played and played. I had to know how they were made so John explained the basics and off I went to make flutes. The very first flute I made I gifted to John for giving me the spark that ignited the fire within me. Now, I play almost every day. My grandchildren also wanted to play so I started looking for a durable version that I could make. I got on the internet looking for PVC flutes and built a couple of the designs. I didn’t think they would hold up, so I came up with my own design and gave it to my grandson. He put it through the durability test, and it passed!
Nicholas Emerson: Nicholas is a YMP instructor. He teaches music production, songwriting and composition, guitar, ukulele, bass. He is a descendant of the Colville band of the Nez Perce tribe from Northern Washington. His dad, Steve Emerson, is a hobby woodworker and flute player.
REFUNDS: Full refunds or credits are available until 24 hours before the workshop.CANCELLED WORKSHOPS: Youth Music Project reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time. If your workshop is cancelled, you will be notified and automatically issued a refund.
Students under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Age Category
Ages 6-Adult
Location
Room 101 at Youth Music Project
Instructor
Nicholas Emerson
Age and Gender
Ages 6-99 · Co-Ed