I’ll be attending the 40th National Flute Association Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Friday August 10, 5:00-5:50 in Milano 5-6  Short and Sweet Concert: The Alcyone Ensemble will be performing Tracoline by Donjon with accordionist Anne Charboneau

Saturday August 11, 1:00-2:30 in the Pisa-Palermo room, Celebrating NFA Commissions:  I’ll be performing Paul Schoenfeld’s Psychobird with Margaret McDonald.

Saturday August 11, 2:30-3:50 in Octavius 2, 40 Things to Ask Your Doctor:  I’ll be wearing my Alexander Technique and Body Mapping teaching hat and joining Dr. Michael Weinstein and Lea Pearson on a panel on how to get the most out of a visit to a doctor.  Come with your questions!

Saturday August 11, 5:00-7:45 in Milano Foyer and Milano 5-6:  Lifetime Achievement Reception and Gala Dinner. After going to one where one of my teachers was honored in 2007, I always try to attend these now.  They are wonderful events and the stories alone are well worth the price of admission!

Sunday August 12, 4-6 in Augustus: Gala Finale and Closing Ceremonies.  I’ll be joining my colleagues Rena Urso-Trapani, Laurie Camphouse, Cindy Ellis, Horacio Massone, Nicole Esposito, Steve Kujala, Anke Lauwers, Christie Beard with Katherine Borst-Jones conducting Matthew King’s Una Piccolo Sinfonia.  We’ll be performing the North American Premiere.