New York City based composer/flautists Gera Clark and John Sarantos,
known collectively as NightDancers, will present their "Learn To Play
Native American Flute - For Healing and Inner Peace" Workshop at the
New York Open Center, Tuesdays, February 12 - March 4, (4 consecutive
sessions: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 & 3/4), 8:00pm to 10:00pm. With its unique,
enchanting sound, the contemporary Native American flute has become
increasingly popular, not only as a purely musical instrument, but as
an ideal tool to enhance relaxation, meditation and healing. Gera
Clark and John Sarantos have taught countless students of all ages.
Most have never played an instrument before and are amazed how simple
it is to learn. Learn basic and advanced fingering techniques that
allow you to create beautiful songs without any knowledge of music
theory needed. Discover how easy it is to use different blowing
techniques to enhance playing and create songs that will help bring
healing and peace to ourselves and others.
The "Learn To Play Native American Flute - For Healing and Inner
Peace" Workshop is a weekly course scheduled to run 4 consecutive
sessions, Tuesdays, February 12 - March 4, (2/12, 2/19, 2/26 & 3/4),
8:00pm - 10:00pm. Cost of the workshop is $120 for Open Center Members
and $130 for non-members. Note: A high-quality $65 cedar flute will be
available for $35 for registrants who pre-order one week before the
class. There will be a Free Introductory Class on Tuesday, February 5,
at 8:00pm. For workshop information, contact the New York Open Center
directly at 212-219-2527 (ext. 2) or via the web at http://www.opencenter.org.
ABOUT NIGHTDANCERS: New York City based composer/flautists Gera Clark
and John Sarantos, known collectively as NightDancers, enjoy sharing
instrumental flute music with a unique style that takes listeners on a
musical journey . . . painting sound pictures with original
contemporary Native American flute songs - successfully capturing the
soothing, mystical and healing qualities which are the heart and soul
of Native American flute music. Clark, an RN, has been teaching flute
in the tradition of her Native American flute mentors, Franc Menusan,
John Rainer Jr. and R. Carlos Nakai. She started New York City's
Miracle House Flute Circle where she works with cancer patients and
also runs workshops with music partner John Sarantos. Mr. Sarantos has
facilitated contemporary Native American flute workshops from coast to
coast for over 13 years. For 10 summers he has worked with Ken Light
and R. Carlos Nakai at the Renaissance of the Native American Flute
workshop in Montana and has also written six songbooks for the native
flute. NightDancers released its debut CD entitled, "MONTANA
CROSSINGS" in 2007.
View the NightDancers Online Press Kit at: http://www.sonicbids.com/NightDancers
Visit the NightDancers Website at: http://www.nightdancersmusic.com
ABOUT THE NEW YORK OPEN CENTER: The New York Open Center, now it its
24th year, is a non-profit educational and cultural center dedicated
to offering educational programs and cultural events that expand the
mind, nurture the body and awaken the spirit. Workshops, classes,
lectures, conferences and professional trainings are offered, led by
teachers of wisdom, passion and skill. Thousands have passed through
the Open Center's doors finding fresh intellectual perspectives, paths
of healing, deepening of their spiritual lives and new careers that
allow them to be of service and express their true calling.
Visit The New York Open Center online at: http://www.opencenter.org
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