AAPF General Meeting and Presentation 

March 7, 2020, 10:15 - noon 

Pack Memorial Library - Downtown Asheville

Lord Auditorium (downstairs)

67 Haywood St

Asheville, NC 28801

Paid parking available in attached public parking garage accessible from the street behind the library.  Parking fee, possibly $2.50,  is payable upon exiting the garage.

The Library is on Elevator Level 5 of the parking garage.  Street parking is also an option.

General Meeting 10:15 - 10:45 am

coffee and snacks provided

Presentation 10:45 - Noon   -  by AAPF member, Wayne Smith, DMA

“May the Force Be with You” - an introduction to Qi Gong (ancient, Chinese energy practice) for performing pianists, teachers, students and for your everyday life.

Learn technics to perform and teach with more freedom and peace of mind to better communicate with your audience and students.

You will leave the workshop having learned movement and breathing exercises (simple and easy) to prepare your mind and body for exceptional performances.  You will learn centering technics before walking on stage.  You will learn quick technics to warm up before practice sessions for better concentration and flexibility.

You will participate in gentle, flowing, physical exercises to experience and cultivate the chi (life force energy) which is already present in our universe.

Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely:  women - pants, not skirts or dresses.  Wear shoes such as trainers or tennis shoes.

Come with an open mind and free your mind, body and spirit.