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The Elemental Windflowers Round
by J. Carlstad 2009
Whirling, twirling, 'round they go
Whirling, twirling, 'round again...
Blades of silver, breezes blow
Whirling, twirling, see them spin! (repeat)
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| Bear Mountain Wind Park - photo by Christine Wandling |
Wind Energy With A New Twist!
Elemental Windflowers is a song about the
newest "green" energy project in our area... The Bear Mountain Wind Park, located on a ridge adjacent to Dawson Creek,
BC.
This chorus, by NANA's Janina Carlstad, is but a part of the whole
song, and may be sung or played as a round.
The Peaceful Night Flute Circle of Bonanza School played Elemental Windflowers in their music classes and for the Alberta
Arts Day Challenge (September 18-20). One group of 25 students formed the shape of the three blades and sung the round
from within that shape. The other group of 12 students forms the second triad and plays their flutes to accompany the
song... Awesome!
We find this creative performance to be just one way of reflecting upon the
vibrant nature of our people and our land as we connect earth elements to generate power and address
some of society's needs today.
| Bear Mountain Wind Park |
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| Photo by Mary and Charlie Parslow |
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You never know what you're capable of until you try...
- Unknown -
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