with International Flute Soloists

​William Bennett & Lorna McGhee
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Carolyn Christie
Mental Performance Skills Counselor

In addition to her career in the Montreal Symphony and 40 years  of professional teaching, Ms. Christie holds a master’s degree in human kinetics and is a certified counselor in mental performance skills for musicians. Her Mental Performance Skills Workshops have been offered to hundreds of musicians, from coast to coast including members of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, CAMMAC—Montréal and at the Curtis Institute of Music.

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Dr. Gabriella Minnes Brandes
Alexander Technique

Alex Conway
PIFR Inc Administrator
​Winnipeg Symphony, flute/piccolo
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​Gwen Klassen
​PIFR Inc Founder and Creative Director
Musician Wellness & Leadership coach
Calgary Philharmonic, flute/piccolo
University of Calgary, Sessional Instructor

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Explore the physical, mental and emotional aspects of flute performance and pedagogy. 

for those curious fluters who are seeking to expand their experience of performing and pedagogy through mindful awareness of connection, choice and compassion.

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