Post-convention interview: Shannon

Was this your first time attending the flute convention? If no, what keeps you interested in returning? If yes, will you go again? I've gone every year since the Ohio Convention! I go every year I love being surrounded by thousands of flutists! It also gives me a chance to catch up with some of fellow flutist friends. I will definitely go again. 

Were there any performances that stood out for you in particular? Who was the performer and what did they play? I really enjoyed the concerto night! I also enjoyed helping Megan pick out a new flute.

What was your favorite part of the entire convention? My favorite part of the convention were the first 2 days. Don't remember much of second half as I was on vicodin.

What special thing, if anything, did you buy in the exhibit hall? I bought a new flute case cover, new flute bag, exchanged my flute/alto stand, and bought a very expensive book of chants for solo flute!

If you made a major purchase (flute, headjoint, etc.), what did you buy and what did you replace? My goal when I bought my current flute 8 years ago was to save up money to buy a all silver flute within 10 years. Well I have 2 more years to meet that goal...

Is there anything else you'd like to talk about (concerning the convention, flute playing, the flute choir, etc.)? Looking forward to next year's convention!


Shannon's Photos:

Shannon and a contrabass flute

Shannon and a bass flute

Megan and Patrick working on a duet

Megan and her mom in the exhibit hall



Judy tries an alto... or is it a bass?
It's awfully foreshortened in this photo.



Is that Julie playing her dream flute?

Looks like Judy is getting curious about wooden flutes!