Friends of Brunel Park invite you to join artist-in-residence Allan Madahbee, Ojibwe artist and musician, for interactive presentations and performances celebrating the Summer Solstice at Brunel Park on Saturday June 18th from 10 am to 4 pm, with a Solstice Fire Drumming Ceremony featuring Allan and special guest performers from Spirit of Thunderheart.

Allan will discuss the significance of the instrument, explain the legend of the flute, and will demonstrate and play the Court flute, Branch flute, and his handmade reproductions of ancient flutes dating back 900 years. Participants will encounter a variety of flutes, examine their construction, and listen to the soothing sounds of these beautiful instruments. Allan will also discuss the significance and meaning of the Summer Solstice in Native cultural traditions and practice.  “My background includes music study in classical, blues, and contemporary Native American music for flute, hand drum, and guitar. The Chippewa flute is part of my ancestral background. I have been making these types of sacred wooden flutes by hand for several years. My Native American musical influences are Joseph Firecrow, Carlos Nakai, Willie Dunn, Kashtin, and several other Native artists. I also write several of my own songs. I believe it is important to keep our Native music traditions active, and to pass it on to future generations. “

Tickets are $15..00 in advance or $20.00 at the door for adults which includes the flute making demonstration workshop, Allan’s concert, and the Solstice Fire Drumming ceremony with Allan and Spirit of Thunderheart. Youth under 18 are welcomed for free.  

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Parking is at the Coldwell Banker Real Estate Office next to Brunel Park. Please park close to the mailboxes, head-in , and facing Route 28. Feel free to bring your own chair.

 Come for the day!

10 am to 12 noon – Flute making demonstration workshop 

1 to 3 pm – Concert and performance with a drawing for a lucky participant to win one of Allan’s original hand made  flutes!

3 to 4 pm – Solstice Fire Drumming Ceremony with members of Spirit of Thunderheart 

Allan Madahbee’s residency is funded by a JumpStart Grant. with funds made possible from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.