Alexa Still is known internationally primarily through her 20+ recordings that have garnered unanimous praise: “impeccable in technique and taste, seductive in phrasing” (Stephensen Classical C D Guide). “Still plays... so convincingly I cannot separate her from the music” (American Record Guide), “whatever she plays sounds musical in every turn of the phrase” (Gramophone), “a stunning showcase for the astonishing Alexa Still” (Fanfare). “Still showcases her exquisite lyricism and virtuosity on every track” Cleveland Classical. Alexa got her doctorate in New York (SUNY Stony Brook), won competitions including the New York Flute Club Young Artist Competition, and, East and West Artists Competition and then at 23, returned home as principal flute of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Other awards include a Churchill Fellowship, a Fulbright, and the American Prize for Instrumental Performance, 2024. Alexa left the NZSO to devote more time to solo engagements and teaching at the University of Colorado at Boulder, then the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (where she was also director of Performance Research), and since 2011, the Oberlin Conservatory. Alexa has also performed as soloist in 16 countries, including many world premiers. Alexa’s articles have been read around the globe, and she has served her profession as President of the National Flute Association (USA). When her flute is in its case, Alexa loves old dogs and motorcycles. You can read much more about Alexa on her website: http://www.alexastill.com

The annual GPFS Young Artist Competition is a unique opportunity for more advanced middle and high school students to perform, receive feedback from two professional flutist adjudicators, and win one of three cash prizes. To learn more about this annual event and prior talented participants and winners, please visit this webpage - Young Artist Competition.

Leonard Garrison is Professor Emeritus of flute 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. Leonardgarrison.com.

Trillium Flute Consort (Trillium FC), Portland, OR (USA) lead by Denise Wilson is an flute ensemble made up of flutists of diverse backgrounds who perform in the metro area of Portland, Oregon. Our members have backgrounds in engineering, accounting, administrative, education, and music.

Members: Karen Hansen, Elicia Harrell, Deborah Johnson, Mindy Lachner, Lisa Steinkamp, Nancie Thompson, Denise Wilson

BoMi Kim, originally from Korea, studied at the Hochschule fur Musik und Theater Rostock in Germany, earning a Diplom degree in music. She relocated to Oregon three years ago and is a founding member of the Bethany Trio. She performs in chamber and collaborative projects throughout the region.

Narae Han, violinist, holds a BM from Ewha Womans Univ. in Seoul, South Korea, and an MM from Boston Univ. Based in Portland, she maintains a private violin studio and performs with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Nova Northwest.