Adult amateur flute players, this vacation is designed for your enjoyment and participation. Come together with other flute lovers for a week of chamber music and instruction in a nurturing, supportive and noncompetitive atmosphere. Spend a week in a charming bed and breakfast in the St. Dunstan neighborhood of Asheville, minutes from the historic Biltmore Village and Estate, and the eclectic downtown with its art galleries, bookstores and coffee shops.

Your hosts and instructors will be flutists Lea Kibler and Kate Steinbeck. We will coach you in flute trio and quartet literature and provide private lessons. Asheville is home to several fine flute makers including Chris Abell of Abell Flutes, Lenny Lopatin of Lopatin Flute Company and Clifford Tretick, all formerly with Brannen Flutes. We have a wonderful opportunity to see the flute making process up close and will spend two afternoons touring flute workshops.

The week will begin with a get-acquainted wine and cheese party and conclude with an ensemble recital of all participants and a farewell dinner. In between there will be ample time for both structured and informal “I can’t get enough” playing, and exploring this beautiful mountain region.

This course is designed for the nonprofessional flutist who wants to play with others. Unlike flute master classes, every participant, regardless of their level, is a performer. We hope that our Asheville location and comfortable B&B accommodations will make this week a great mountain vacation as well as a valuable educational experience.

Bring your favorite traveling companion. There is plenty for them to enjoy in Asheville, even if they are not flutists.

SCHEDULE
May 5-11, 2008

Monday: Arrival and get-acquainted party
Tuesday - Saturday mornings: group warm-up, rehearsals and coaching
Afternoons: lesson days alternating with workshop tour days
Saturday: recital and farewell dinner
Sunday morning: checkout by 11 a.m.