You Are Invited to First Tuesdays Online with GPFS Where the talented and passionate community of GPFS Members provide online performances and workshops! 7:00 - 8:00 pm PST No fee, no registration, simply use the Zoom link below to join in! |
| Upcoming: June 4, 2024, 7:00 - 8:00 pm PST Guest Artist - Flutist Dr. Nadine Luke You are invited - Please join us free, no registration, easy access to the Zoom link below! All levels and ages welcome.
June 4, 2024 - “More Flute Literature to Know About! Diversifying the Intermediate Flute Repertoire” Guest artist Dr. Nadine Luke will present on intermediate-level flute literature from BIPOC and female composers. Her presentation will highlight some underrepresented works for intermediate/early-advanced flutists and provide links to resources and curated lists of quality repertoire for flutists and teachers to explore. Dr. Luke is a full-time faculty member in the Brigham Young University–Idaho Department of Music where she instructs the flute studio and courses in music history and chamber music.
ZOOM LINK: The Zoom will open 10 minutes before the session. The host will let you in.
Thank you to our loyal and generous Commercial Members and Sponsors whose support makes it possible to offer these sessions. Please consider giving their business your support first. GPFS is also a proud and grateful two-time recipient of an Oregon Arts Commission grant. |
Dr. Nadine Luke is a full-time faculty member in the Brigham Young University–Idaho Department of Music where she instructs the flute studio and courses in the music history area. An award-winning flutist, Nadine has performed throughout the United States, including performances at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Salt Lake City's Temple Square Concert Series. She has been a featured soloist with the Idaho Falls Symphony, Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra, BYU–Idaho Symphony Orchestra, BYU–Idaho Symphony Band, University of Utah Philharmonia, and Arizona State University Symphony Orchestra. Nadine performs regularly in solo and chamber recitals, and is the flutist of the Prismatic Winds and principal flute of the Idaho Falls Symphony. A dedicated and enthusiastic educator, Nadine was honored with the BYU–Idaho Exemplary Faculty Award in 2012. She has presented masterclasses and recitals at Southern Utah University, Snow College, Brigham Young University, Boise State University, Utah State University, Mountain West Flute Festival, Grand Teton Music Festival, Idaho Music Educators Association, and the National Flute Association Convention.
Nadine completed a Bachelor of Music degree at Brigham Young University (cum laude), a Master of Music degree at Arizona State University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Utah. When she isn't playing the flute, Nadine enjoys gardening, reading, cooking, and cross-country skiing with her family.
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. 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 month (except for the summer months of June, July, August and September) 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 - 2023 - 2024 See List of Past First Tuesdays: Past First Tuesdays |
USE THIS PAGE TO STAY UPDATED ON THE CURRENT SERIES. October 3, 2023 - Dr. Sophia Tegart shares performances and insights from her newest CD Crossroads - a collection of gorgeous and interesting flute quartets by contemporary composers performed by Sophia, Jonathan Borja, Brielle Frost and Krista Jobson. Pieces by Bassingthwaighte, Beeftink, Ewazen, Mower and Angulo. October 10, 2023 - A special Zoom session (second Tuesday), for flute teachers and band directors, with teacher, flutist and composer Phyllis Avidan Louke who will offer activities and suggestions on teaching flute sectionals that help students improve tonguing, tone, technique, and rhythmic accuracy. November 7, 2023 - Phyllis Avidan Louke presents "Getting Beginning Students Off to a Good Start," for teachers and band directors. December 5, 2023 - Adrian Dee, "2020: The Year We Could Not Breathe" - Spend an hour with flutist and composer Adrian Dee as he discusses the concept and writing of this provocative piece, and shares the video of the piece's premier performance at this year's NFA convention in August, by flutist Anthony Trionfo. January 2, 2024 - NO JANUARY FIRST TUESDAY SCHEDULED. Please see below for upcoming sessions in the new year! February 6, 2024 - Frank Poloney with the Jazz Flute Project presents - Taking a Moment to Look Back/Historic Jazz Flutists Inspiring the Next Chapters/Generation. Frank will share a selection of historical jazz flutists who laid the foundation for where we are today, some foundational jazz history, and some recommended listening for jazz flute. March 5, 2024 - Alby Thoumsin and Sara Marvin with Flutestock present - The origin and mission of Flutestock along with some highlights of past performances, and some insights on the Native American flute community in Oregon. They will also show and play some of their flutes. Plus resources will be shared for learning more about the Native American flute and upcoming events.April 2, 2024 - Flutist Alexis Evers presents on the piece Red Flame for flute and marimba, including an introduction to composer Dr. Andrea Reinkemeyer and a performance of her composition for flute and percussion Red Flame by Alexis Evers and Florian Conzetti. May 7, 2024 - Dr. Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington, flutist and faculty at the University of Oregon, will workshop how to create a relaxed and rich tone freeing the flutist to better manage dynamics and tone colors. June 4, 2024 - “More Flute Literature to Know About! Diversifying the Intermediate Flute Repertoire”. Guest artist Dr. Nadine Luke will present on intermediate-level flute literature from BIPOC and female composers. Her presentation will highlight some underrepresented works for intermediate/early-advanced flutists and provide links to resources and curated lists of quality repertoire for flutists and teachers to explore. Dr. Luke is a full-time faculty member in the Brigham Young University–Idaho Department of Music where she instructs the flute studio and courses in music history and chamber music. |
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