Windswept 2009 - Inner Landscape theme
From the corners of the US, people gathered together July 19-25, 2009 on the campus of William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri to learn more about Creative Motion!

WORKSHOP ASSISTANTS - MANY HELPING HANDS!
2009 workshop was supported by several assistants to the director and treasurer. It is with great appreciation that the planning committee thanks and recognizes these individuals which included executive board officers: Karen Gossett - treasurer, Mary Ann Fritz - president, Phyllis Pasley - First Vice-President, and Dr. Jane Fritz - faculty liaison. Other helpers included - Christie Tompkins and Jane Cadwallader-Howe - hospitality; Chris McKinney - volunteer coordination; Leah Bagwell - assistant to the treasurer; Becky Shafer - auction chair, Tom Pasley - videographer and countless others who volunteered in other ways, helped in the auction room, and to prepare for treasurer checkout. Special thanks to the members of the planning committee for 2009 for a job well done!

FACULTY RECITAL - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
In partnership with the William Jewell Community Music School, members of the local music community were invited to attend the Windswept Faculty Recital. Special thanks to Dr. Jane Andrews for facilitating this year's recital and to all the performers: John Morrison, Eric Kesler, Phyllis Pasley, Mary Hannah Klontz, Dr. Harold McKinney, Dr. Jane Andrews, Dr. Mary Ann Fritz, and Dr. Robert C. Smith.

CONGRATULATIONS!
Mary-Hannah Klontz completed the requirements for Level III Professional Certification in Creative Motion teaching and was recognized by Certification Chair, John Morrison. This finds the Alliance with three Level III Professional Certificate holders: Mary Hannah Klontz, Dr. Mary Ann Fritz, and Dr. Robert C. Smith. As a bonus, Mary Hannah also shared a special gift with all workshop participants of her latest composition-in-progress entitled "Lost" which we were able to explore within the evening choral class. Mary-Hannah - you inspire us all! We are so proud of all of you!

Several of those present were recognized during Friday night's festivities. McKenna Klontz and Chris Watson were named the Katheryn Allen Taylor scholars for 2009. A new "Wave of the Future" award was presented to Liza Zumbrunnen. The First-timer awards were presented to John Pope and Maria Amelia La Fosse and the Exceptional Spirit awards were presented to Jodie Wingert, Angie Baroffio and Melody Burkhart The Silver Spoon award was presented to Tom Pasley.

MAJOR MILESTONES
2009 found the group recognizing Eileen Auxier and John Morrison's 45 years of workshop attendance! We were fortunate to have Eileen with us for part of the workshop week, and celebrated her accomplishment on Wednesday. John Morrison's recognition for 45 years of consecutive workshop attendance was celebrated during the Friday night celebration.


EXPRESSIVE ARTS CLASSES
Both Adults and Students enjoyed daily classes in Expressive Arts during the 2009 conference. This daily class for adults was met with enthusiasm, and the length of time for engagement in the arts was extended to 1.25 hours. We continue to look for ways of bringing a balance to the schedule while continuing to offer a variety of classes.

APPLIED CLASSES
In 2009 we continued to combined the adult and student applied classes grouped by interest area, as we did in Windswept 2007 and 2008. "We decided to repeat this since it worked so well," said Phyllis Pasley, director. "We moved the classes to the early part of the afternoon, which also seemed a good fit for the participant needs. This configuration allowed us time for master-class style coaching, without over-burdening the evening master class time slot." Participants selected from among the tracks of piano, voice, instrumental tracks and independent studies, which allowed for exploration of Creative Motion application into the areas of dance, creative writing, and Eastern Energy Arts.

STUDENT CLASSES
The student class offerings for 2009 featured an afternoon session called Student Fundamentals led by Phyllis Pasley and Chris McKinney. Student Expressive Arts was a morning offering and was well-receved by all students. A recognition ceremony followed the Friday Evening Student-Led Celebration, which was a great culminating sharing time guided by our student afternoon class instructors.

Saturday morning's schedule was streamlined to feature Bach Chorales and breakfast followed by a final closing ceremony led by Jennifer Isenhour.


FAMILIAR FAVORITES

AUCTION
The annual silent auction was a real success. Hidden trinkets went to the top bidders. Thanks to all the generous donors of both auction items and winning bids!

Friday
Friday night's ice-cream party featured a twist to the guessing games -- "PLACES." Everyone enjoyed dressing up in costumes reflecting various locales around the world! Some caused us to really guess - which added to the fun!