Music-Native American Flute

January 18, 2016

Jack MacKenzie School

3838 Buckingham Drive                                                                        

Regina, Sask.

Parents/Caregivers,

To enrich the school music program, I will be offering Native American Flute instruction in my Grade 7/8 classes. Along with fulfilling a large component of the Arts Education outcomes, as well as our system wide goals for aboriginal education, this project is also a Practical and Applied Arts project.

        What is a Native American Flute?

A native American Flute is a wooden flute, which is know to have been used by first nations people from across North America.  In Canada, the flute was played by the Algonquin, Assiniboine, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Cree, Fox, Haida, Huron, Iroquois, MicMac, Ojibway, Okanagan, Omaha, Ottawa, Sauk, Seneca, Sioux and Thompson people.

There are many different types of flutes played by various first Nations people.  Some were made of wood and others were made from bone.  Your child will learn to play a Native American Flute that they have made from ABS tubing. 

            Building Our Own Flutes

Over the next few weeks, we will build and paint our “Northern Spirit Flutes”.  These flutes will be very sturdy and they will provide a lifetime of musical enjoyment.  They are a functional piece of art that reflects your child’s unique spirit.

            Payment

This project will cost $16.00 per student. The preferred payment method would be on-line. We will also accept cash. This price will also cover the cost of the materials that we will be using to paint and decorate the flute as well. Please pay for your recorder by January 28, 2016.

    

I am very excited about this unique, educational experience for your child.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me at

791-8585.

Yours in music,

Marlene Hinz

Arts Education Specialist

Jack MacKenzie School.

cc Russ Clarke, Kelley Reoch, Kevin Yeske,

       Kyle DuMont, Angela Scott,

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