'A Gathering of Flutes'
Oregon, 2006
Mary Youngblood
(www.maryyoungblood.com)
All photographs Courtesy of Charles C. King
Photojournalist
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When Mary Youngblood generously agreed to give up her time to play for the Native People's Circle of Hope 'A Gathering of Flutes' venue we (the committee) wanted to honor Mary for her support in her effort to help raise funds to help cancer sufferers and survivors. It agreed that I was to have the honor of creating a Native American flute for her as a token of our appreciation. I had the additional honor of presenting the flute I had created to Mary along with the Director of The Native People's Circle of Hope, Celeste Whitewolf (center). |
Describing the flute to the gathering that it was created in Holly in the style of the Raven giving the sun back to the people - an infamous story that is rich within the culture and heritage of the people of the the Pacific Northwest. |
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Mary shows her appreciation for the gift bestowed upon her by the Native People's Circle of Hope. Also shown in this photograph is David Liberty of KBOO Radio who was our wonderful Master of Ceremonies. |
Our M.C., David Liberty of KBOO Radio, Portland, asked Mary to play the flute for all to hear which she agreed to do so graciously, filling the auditorium with her wondrous music - an added bonus that followed her magnificent performance.
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The day following the Gathering of Flutes event I was humbled and honored to receive the following and unexpected endorsement regarding her gifted flute which I would like to share with you all: |
'The first time I held one of Vance's flutes in my hands, I was being presented one of his beautiful Holly Raven flutes (Gm) at the 2006 Circle of Hope event in Tigard Oregon November 4th. But when I stepped to the mic to play it for the first time, I was captured by this flutes beautiful buttery sound!!!! Flutes don't necessarily have to be both beautiful and highly functioning for this Aleut woman, It's tonality is my first consideration of course- but this flute has BOTH attributes!! "Quyanaa" (Aleut Thanks) Vance for your gift of song! - I am honoured... Blessings on your flute journey, Mary Youngblood' |
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Thank you Mary for honoring cancer sufferers, survivors and victims as well as those who support the Native People's Circle of Hope organization. On a more personal note, my wife, Marby, and I would like to offer our thanks to all of those who coordinated a wonderful day of Native American flute music and festivities. Thank you Mary Youngblood, Celeste Whitewolf (Director of NPCOH), Roger and Robin Lovitt, Pam McCardell, Katherine Quartz, Ruth Walz, Linda Meanus, Peter Ali, Michael Betteridge (Chef), Dan Ewart (auctioneer), David Liberty, Master of Ceremonies (KBOO Radio, Portland) and all the wonderful flute players who performed so magnificently throughout the day. Our blessings and heartfelt thanks to you all! |
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