Yosemite FluteFest 2010

It was truly a weekend of renewing friendships and making new ones. Life and geography make it impossible to see and enjoy these wonderful people as much as I would like. My special friend, Kiriel Solene, brought her usual spirit of joy and love to the proceedings and graced us with her music as a soloist and accompanist to others. Her dear friend, Peter played from some place deep within and held us spellbound. Here are some photos:

 Flutemaker Tahoe Larry, trying out my flute. I got a sweet little A minor flute from him!

 Dear Kiriel, giving us "a hand".

 Sitting in with some friends. A very interesting solo on the double-chambered drone flute.

 Kiriel's friend, Peter. This picture says it all.

 Deborah Peterson, leader of Anchorage, Alaska's flute circle. One of the nicest people I know.

 Dennis Hatch, Master Craftsman, and bon vivant

Pat, from Burning Wood Flutes, the nicest booth neighbor one could ask for.

I also saw Vance Pennington's Anasazi wood flutes, which have some lovely designs and beautiful tone. Another maker you should check out is John Eley of Medine Wheel Flutes.

I have previously listed some of my other favorite makers in the link list at right, so please visit them, too.