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I don't know anything about Conal O'Grada as a teacher, either. Does anyone have some info?

Jeanie

Boxwood 2009 just posted their information. Conal O'Grada is teaching Irish flute. I went to Boxwood a few years ago, and had a great time--learned a lot. THis is tempting! Plus, the food is wonderful, great scenery....

Jeanie

Yes, e-mailing usually gets no response. Try giving him a call in the morning, around 11-ish Irish time. I was usually able to reach him then.

Just heard the video--that WAS an extremely painful listening experience....

Jeanie

At least she didn't say that FDR went on television when the Stock market crashed in 1929....That baffles me that anyone who ever took US history could make such a statement.

Congratulations on your new flute! It's a beauty. I have a keyless boxwood Murray flute that I'm very happy with, but yours is even prettier!

Enjoy getting to know it! (I'm sorry about your car, though!)

Jeanie

I agree with Jim. Those players probably won't be able to keep up that awkward playing position for very long. I hurt just looking at players who hold the flute that way. A lot of them will most likely need neck surgery, etc. somewhere down the line. Didn't Jean-Michel Veillon have neck problems for...

I agree with Jem, that Frankie Kennedy should definitely be listed!

Jeanie

Chas, that's a beautiful new Noy you have! I'd love to hear a review, after you've gotten to know it. Congratulations,

Jeanie

I attended Boxwood two years ago. It was a wonderful experience. That year, the teachers were Kevin Crawford, Jean-Michel Veillon, Marten Root (Traverso), Chris Norman (of course) and a few others. You choose which level you believe yourself to be with regard to learning by ear. It's set up so you c...

Last May, I ordered a keyless boxwood from Sam. I believe he said the wait would be about 7 months for boxwood, 4 months for blackwood. I received it in late November, I believe--a bit early. Boxwood being tempermental, it had a tuning issue which he resolved after I sent it back to be fixed. That t...

How would a bamboo flute compare to these Renaissance flutes? I know Patrick Olwell used to sell his bamboo flutes at Renaissance festivals. They are cylindrical. Of course, he's not making them anymore....

Just wondered if a bamboo flute would be comparable....?

Jeanie

Nelson, I really wanted to go to the Timber festival. I would especially like to be in the classes of the traverso teacher, Colin St. Martin. But I'm taking a week-long in-service on music and acting for elementary students for my teaching next week instead. Mabye next year! Let me know how the fest...

Thanks for posting that second, whistle clip! She IS good! I enjoyed her playing very much. I noticed a flute in the background--I'd like to hear this "up-and-comer" on flute, too!

Jeanie

I know we've got a few people who also play traverso. I wanted to share this fantastic clip of Baroque piccolos playing Rameau's Boreade #2. The players are Amelie Michel and Serge Saitton. According to the discussion on the earlyflute group, they're playing Alain Weemael's copies of I. H. Rottenbur...