You Are Invited to First Tuesdays Online with GPFS where the talented and passionate community of GPFS Members & Friends showcase a performance or educational topic, 7:00 - 8:00 pm PST. No fee, no registration, simply use the Zoom link below to join in! |
| January 7, 2025, 7:00 - 8:00 pm (PST), Online, Free Rediscovering an Essential Link in the French Flute School: Gaston Crunelle. This coming January 7th, 2025, First Tuesdays Online with GPFS is grateful to feature Dr. Leonard Garrison, Professor Emeritus from the University of Idaho, who will be sharing knowledge of the legendary French classical flutist Gaston Crunelle. Dr. Garrison will discuss his inspiration and original research for the recently published book, Gaston Crunelle and Flute Playing in Twentieth Century France. For flutists, teachers and those interested in musical lineage and history, his book vividly revives the reputation of Crunelle, who taught an entire generation of leading flutists during his unprecedented service as professor of flute at the Paris Conservatory from 1941 until 1969 and as principal flutist of the Opéra-Comique and the Pasdeloup Orchestra. Examples of Crunelle's students include Jean-Pierre Rampal (who succeeded in Crunelle’s teaching position) and numerous others such as Maxence Larrieu, Pol Mule, Jean-Louis Beaumadier, Roger Cotte, Michel Debost, James Galway and many more! The presentation includes rare recordings of music by Boismortier, Chopin, Debussy, Mozart, and Roussel. No fee, no registration, simply use the Zoom link below to join in!
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Leonard Garrison is Professor Emeritus at the University of Idaho, Principal Flutist of the Walla Walla Symphony, and flutist in The Scott/Garrison Duo. His twelve CDs have received critical acclaim. He is the author of Gaston Crunelle and Flute Playing in Twentieth Century France and numerous articles in The Flutist Quarterly and Flute Talk. A recipient of the National Flute Association’s Distinguished Service Award, he previously taught at The University of Tulsa and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and performed in the Tulsa Philharmonic. http://www.leonardgarrison.com/
What is First Tuesday with GPFS? See List of Past First Tuesdays: Past First Tuesdays |
 What: First Tuesdays Online with GPFS was new last season and is now continuing into our new program year. Every first Tuesday of the month will feature a performance or a workshop held by a GPFS member or friend of our society. The sessions will focus on the flute and other music topics of interest to members. This is an opportunity to feature and celebrate the talents of our membership and meet other musicians and composers in the region. When: The online sessions will begin at 7:00 pm each 1st Tuesday of the months chosen for the annual series and last for about 45 minutes to an hour. How: No registration and no fee. The Zoom link can be found on this webpage. You Can Help: Participate. Invite others. Spread the word. Send your ideas for future sessions to: president@gpfs.org. |
New Season of First Tuesdays - 2024 - 2025 See Our List of Past First Tuesdays: Past First Tuesdays |
First Tuesdays Online (December 2024 through March 2025) USE THIS PAGE TO STAY UPDATED ON THE CURRENT SERIES. December 3, 2024, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Composer Deena T. Grossman will present music from her new album. She will discuss and play excerpts from her two flute sextets; Thrice Burned Forest and The Circular Bridge, as well as from Davening ; a trio for flute doubling alto flute, viola and cello. January 7, 2025, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Rediscovering an Essential Link in the French Flute School: Gaston Crunelle.” Leonard Garrison, Professor Emeritus at the University of Idaho, discusses his original research for the recently published book, Gaston Crunelle and Flute Playing in Twentieth Century France. The book revives the reputation of Crunelle, who taught an entire generation of leading flutists during his unprecedented service as professor of flute at the Paris Conservatory from 1941 until 1969 and was principal flutist of the Opéra-Comique and the Pasdeloup Orchestra. The presentation includes rare recordings of music by Boismortier, Chopin, Debussy, Mozart, and Roussel.February 3, 2025, 7:00 - 8:00 pm (NOTE - For this month, the session is on a Monday, not a Tuesday!)
Performance Anxiety with Anna Conigliari," an Altus Artist. Anna Conigliari is a professional flutist, educator, and certified life coach for musicians. Anna teaches and trains musicians by way of coaching techniques, which yields greater performance results, practice efficiency, motivation, career enhancement, and satisfaction. She has given over a dozen masterclasses in recent years on high performance and performance anxiety at universities and flute festivals throughout the country. March 3, 2025, 7:00 - 8:00 pmZartouti Dombourian-Eby, Seattle Symphony flutist and piccoloist, will be our presenter. Zart will share her knowledge and skills with us, program TBD. |
For this session, the guest artist is receiving sponsorship from Altus Flutes.
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