"My Levit is the only instrument I've ever played that feels like an extension of me. The mechanism feels wonderful to play, the scale is excellent, and the number of tone colors I can create is unmatched by any other flute. I can't imagine performing without it!" Tim

APPLICATION TO PERFORM IN MASTERCLASS NOW OPEN - CLOSES 9/25/26

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CONCERT by Timothy Hagen!

This concert is open to all and includes a Q&A of the artist followed by a brief Meet the Artists Reception - all invited.

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Fall Concert with Flutist Timothy Hagen

The Concert, Q&A and a Meet the Artists Reception.

Join us for our Fall Event Concert for an evening filled with breathtaking masterworks, lively modern rhythms, and world-class artistry!

We’re taking you on a dynamic musical journey through time—from the elegant drama of Mozart and the soulful, introspective world of Fukushima, to vibrant modern works by Timothy Hagen  himself, and Kenji Bunch. After intermission, we’ll kick things into high gear with Prokofiev’s brilliant, energy-packed Sonata in D Major!

After the final bow, stick around for a brief reception! It’s the perfect chance to grab a bite, sip a drink, mingle with fellow music lovers, and meet the artist in person.

Don't miss out—mark your calendars and bring a friend!

VENUE INFORMATION

• Address: Portland State University (PSU), Lincoln Hall. Recital Hall is located at 1620 SW Park Ave on the Portland State University campus.
• Venue Parking: Several nearby parking public/university garages or public lots and street parking
• Signage & Assistance: We will have signage for the event outside the building as well as volunteers both inside and outside to assist you.

COST

• GPFS Member Student $5 (elementary, middle, high school, college)
• GPFS Member Adult & Teacher Memberships $10
• Non-Member Student $10 (elementary, middle, high school, college)
• Non-Member Adult $20
• Non-Member Senior $15
• Special Guests of GPFS and Band Directors attend FREE!

WORKSHOP with Timothy Hagen

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A Workshop & Masterclass with Flutist Tim Hagen

Workshop  - Will open in September

The Pasture of the Sacred Cows: Rethinking the Fundamentals of Flute Playing

In this participatory workshop, we will examine misconceptions that persist among flutists regarding essential building blocks of flute playing. Topics to be covered include breathing, support, tone, vibrato, technique, and practicing. Be ready to revitalize your playing and send a few sacred cows out to pasture!

VENUE INFORMATION

• Address: Portland State University (PSU), Lincoln Hall. Recital Hall is located at 1620 SW Park Ave on the Portland State University campus.
• Venue Parking: Several nearby parking public/university garages or public lots and street parking
• Signage & Assistance: We will have signage for the event outside the building as well as volunteers both inside and outside to assist you.

COST

• GPFS Member Student Youth and College FREE
• GPFS Member Adult & Teacher Memberships FREE
• Non-Member Student $10 (elementary, middle, high school, college)
• Non-Member Adult $20
• Non-Member Senior $15
• Special Guests of GPFS, PSU Music Department Students, and Band Directors attend FREE!

Flutist - Timothy Hagen

Timothy Hagen performs on  Levit flute and is an internationally acclaimed performer, composer, scholar, and educator. His flute playing has been praised for "technical virtuosity and musical sensitivity" (NewMusicBox) and "real flair" (The Well-Tempered Ear), and he has been a prizewinner at multiple major flute competitions, including the Myrna Brown Artist Competition (First Prize and Best Performance of the Commissioned Composition), Australian International Flute Competition (Second Prize), and Pasadena Showcase House Instrumental Competition (Jack Smith Award for Most Promising Talent). As a soloist, Hagen has appeared in concert at New York’s 92nd Street Y and Lincoln Center in addition to multiple concerto performances with the Missouri Symphony. He is Principal Flute of the Dubuque Symphony and was Principal Flute of the Missouri Symphony from 2009-2016. Additionally, he has performed with orchestras across the country, including the Minnesota Orchestra, San Antonio Symphony, Eugene Symphony, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, and Dallas Wind Symphony. His experience as a chamber musician includes fellowships at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival and Atlantic Music Festival.

In addition to his experience as a performer, Dr. Hagen’s compositions are performed by professional musicians across the country and have frequently won prizes from the National Flute Association (USA) since 2018. Both his music and his pedagogical writings are published under the Owl Glass Music imprint, and his scholarly work has appeared in the journals of the National Flute Association and British Flute Society.

​ As an educator, Dr. Hagen has worked with all ages and experience levels, having served on the music faculties of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, University of North Carolina-Greensboro, and Oklahoma State University, in addition to significant experience as a teaching artist and workshop facilitator with esteemed institutions such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Lincoln Center Education, and Dallas Symphony. His students have found success as performers, collegiate and private flute instructors, public school teachers, historians, and scientists. He is forever indebted to his teachers, including Marianne Gedigian, Jim Walker, Philip Dunigan, Renée Siebert, Tadeu Coelho, Chelsea Czuchra, Felicia McNaught, and Tina Ballard.

Pianist Bio: Doug Schneider

A highly versatile musician, Doug Schneider has performed in over 2000 concerts throughout his career, encompassing both solo recitals and collaborations with all the major instruments and voice.  He is one of the most sought-after keyboardists in the Pacific Northwest, having appeared in numerous performances with the Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, Cantores in Ecclesia, Cappella Romana, In Mulieribus, Portland Symphonic Choir, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Alaska Chamber Singers, Oregon Bach Festival, Oregon Festival Chorale, Pacific Youth Choir, Northwest Boys Choir, Oregon Music Festival, Ars Antiqua, Seraphim, Urban Baroque, Second City Musick, Portland State University Opera, and Broadway in Portland at the Keller Auditorium.  As an accompanist, he has performed recitals with many world-renowned musicians, including Sherrill Milnes, George Shirley, Steven Jordheim, Patrice Michaels, Richard Zeller, Steven Mead, and Russell Peterson.

As an organ soloist he has appeared across the United States, including the cathedral churches of Chicago, Minneapolis, Portland, and Los Angeles.  He is currently the Director of Sacred Music/Organist at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Salem, Oregon, having previously been the Organist of Portland’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and before that an Assistant Organist at Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral.  He is also an accomplished jazz musician, both as a pianist and saxophonist, and is the recipient of an award from Downbeat magazine for outstanding jazz saxophone improvisation. He taught for over a decade at the School of Music at Portland State University and previously was on the adjunct music faculty of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.