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Mid-Valley Flute Academy - for middle and high school youth!

January 11, 2025 - 9:30 - 2:00

Learn more and tickets at - Flute Academy, Salem

Greater Portland Flute Society is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization.  All contributions are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

The Greater Portland Flute Society

Formed in 1979, GPFS is a non-profit organization that provides opportunities for flutists to meet, exchange ideas, gain performance experience, play in ensembles and generally promote and enhance flute playing in the Greater Portland Area. We are made up of flutists of all ages and levels; head to "About" to find out more!


GPFS is supported by our membership dues and the following loyal and generous Commercial Sponsors and Members. Please consider giving them your business first! GPFS is also a proud two-time recipient of an Oregon Arts Commission grant and a Regional Arts & Cultural Coalition grant.

Meet Our Commercial Supporters

Our Events

All ages and levels are welcome at GPFS events.


FALL 2024

  • Experience Traditional & Classical Japanese Music  with guest artists Miho Yamaji (koto, Japanese zither) and Shakuhachi master Kodō Akari (shakuhachi, bamboo flute). October 20th, 2024 - 2pm at the Old Madeleine Church. Collaborative Events. Additional special workshop on instruments and Shakuhachi style of flute playing on 10/19/24 at 10 am Saturday morning at PSU, Lincoln Hall auditorium - this session geared more for musicians.

  • Fall Guest Artist - REGISTRATION OPEN! Flutist, composer and educator Hadar Noiberg on Sunday, October 27th, 2024. 2:00 concert followed by a one hour workshop at the Multnomah Arts Center. Fall Guest Artist
  • Flute Ensemble Gathering - REGISTRATION OPEN! November 2, 2024. Our second flute ensemble event – a fun-filled opportunity to meet and play music with other flutists. All ages and levels are welcome! We will have two groups, each led by an experienced teacher. You can view the repertoire at the registration site so you can select the group where you feel most comfortable.  Flute Ensemble Gathering. FluteWorks Seattle will be there with flutes to try. 


WINTER 2024/25

  • First Tuesdays Online - December 2024 through March 2025, 7:00 - 8:00 pm (12/3/2024, 1/7/25, 2/4/25 and 3/4/25). Artists/Topics TBA. Free one-hour online sessions from our talented members showcasing a performance or educational topic. First Tuesdays
  • Mid-Valley Flute Academy - January 11, from 9:30 - 2:00. Guest Artist Alicia DiDonato Paulsen.  Change in location to Willamette University. For middle and high school youth, a half day of playing together, hearing a guest artist and participating in a fun workshop. Flute Academy, Salem
  • Note - Our call for proposals for member workshops and performances at Flute Fair will go out in early January, 2025.


SPRING 2025

  • Flute Fair  - April 4th and 5th, 2025.  Guest Artist Marco Granados! Our annual, signature and huge event! A concert, workshop and masterclass by a world renown guest artist followed by a fun-filled day of workshops and performances by our extraordinary members, our Young Artist Competition, and a hall filled with flute exhibitors! Flute Fair


FALL 2025

  • Fall 2025 Guest Artist Recital and Masterclass - October 26, 2025: An early afternoon recital with Wissam Boustany with a post-recital Q&A and masterclass. 


Get Involved

  • Join Us! We're for flutists of all ages and levels of playing. Membership
  • Share your flute news and upcoming events with GPFS members through our ENews to members, the GPFS social media, and our online publication The Portland Piper! publicity@gpfs.org.


GPFS Resources


“GPFS has been a fixture in Portland for decades, and provides a wonderful way to network with customers and other commercial members. We are thankful for all the opportunities that have come our way through our commercial membership, and for the professionalism of the organization.” Canter Flute Repair

“GPFS is one of the most supportive festivals that we attend throughout the year. You always go the extra mile to take care of your exhibitors, something that is not lost on us. It is greatly appreciated.” Wm. S. Haynes

“I was delighted to see a conference that was so concerned about the exhibitors! This is a rarity! You made us feel welcome and an important part of your conference… You are miles ahead in attendance, traffic, sales, organization, and courtesy.” Treble C Music

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

The Greater Portland Flute Society does not and shall not discriminate or permit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection of board members, committee members, other volunteers, guest artists for performances and workshops, and vendors.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all volunteers, event attendees and working partnerships. Our event communications and ticketing procedures seek to reach a diverse audience. GPFS embraces differences as one of our core values and considers diversity as essential to having a strong cultural, performance and learning environment.

GPFS expects that volunteers and our event participants will:

• Be considerate and respectful to all community members.

• Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, materials, and speech.

• Speak up if they observe anything at an event that conflicts with this Code of Conduct.

• If you are being harassed or feel uncomfortable, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the GPFS volunteer staff immediately.




Fred Meyer Community Rewards

This program makes it easy for you to donate to the GPFS with the shopping you do every day!

To  connect your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to the GPFS,  CLICK HERE

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