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Flute Fair Workshops, 2025



2025 Flute Fair Workshops & Artists

Saturday, 9:30 -12:15: GPFS Member Workshops, 2 Simultaneous Workshop Tracks - McLoughlin Building, both upstairs. 

Track 1, McLoughlin Hall, Room - 229

9:30 – 10:15: Mindi Calabrese presents "Professional Technique for the Average Flutist." Eugene flutist and teacher, Mindi Calabrese, will open your eyes to a new way of utilizing the traditional “Flute Bibles” of standard technique: 17 Daily Exercises by Taffanel and Gaubert, and Practice Book for the Flute, Books 1-6 by Trevor Wye (books are not required to attend the workshop). Many of us are looking to improve our flute technique, but it’s easy to lose our motivation after diving into a task that can sometimes feel monumental. Learn Mindi’s method of breaking down these books into bite size pieces, and then developing the ability to push through those difficult times with fun and ingenious variations. Your technique will be something to be proud of before you know it.

10:25 – 11:20: Forrest Fisher/Cascades Flute Choir presents "Principles of Jazz Performance for Flute." Swing jazz pieces can be challenging for flautists, particularly if their background hasn’t included stylistically correct instruction for playing in the jazz style. This session will help you sound like a jazz pro! Forrest Fisher, a jazz educator, composer and flautist, will lead this participatory session for playing in the jazz style. Bring your flute and play during the “hands on” learning times. The Cascades Flute Choir will be playing demonstrations and example pieces during this session.

11:30 – 12:15: Phyllis Louke presents "Begin with Excellence: Getting Beginning Flutists Off to a Successful Start." Get beginning flutists off to a good start with tonguing, tone/vibrato, rhythms, and reading. Applicable for both private studio and group instruction. Bring your flute.

Track 2, McLoughlin Hall, Room - 253

9:30 – 10:15: Sharon Floyd presents "Getting to Know your Flute." How does your flute work? Is it in optimum condition? Do you have the vocabulary to communicate with a flute technician? Do you know how to test an instrument for mechanical soundness? Join this hands-on session to learn about your flute.

10:45 – 11:15: Dr. Linda Bailey presents "Quirky & Delightful, Northwest Premieres for E-flat and C Flutes." Experience Northwest Premieres in a whirlwind performance of three newly composed works featuring E-flat & C flutes. Enriching programming with inclusion of the unique and often overlooked E-flat Soprano flute. E-flat flute is not just for admiring on a shelf of cute collectibles or playing a few measures in flute choirs. Dr. Linda Bailey loves sharing the timbre and challenges of the pitch of the E-flat flute. Due to Eb flute solo & chamber repertoire being limited she began with commissioning two ensemble works and has continued to augment the solo/duet repertoire with an additional four commissions (coming in late 2025). She works with composers as they write to bring about delightful, joyful works intended to be under ten minutes in length, performed on E-flat flute while simultaneously published with transpositions for C-flute—so all works are accessible to E-flat performers as well as anyone with a C flute. Come hear the beauty of these Northwest premieres by A. Dee, K. Medina & A. Molnar-Suhajda.

11:25 – 12:15: Two Special Performances!

Composer Adrian Dee with Flutists Robert Wakeley, Alexis Evers, and Savannah Gentry - "2020: The Year We Could Not Breathe." 2020: The Year We Could Not Breathe was premiered by flutist Anthony Trionfo at the 2023 National Flute Association Convention in Phoenix. Adrian will present the new trio version of the piece, followed by its premiere performance by flutists Robert Wakeley, Alexis Evers, and Savannah Gentry.

Dr. Leonard Garrison - Fantasias Nos. 8-12 by Georg Philipp Telemann. Leonard Garrison, our special guest from Idaho, performs the Fantasias Nos. 8-12 by Telemann, using his own edition and original ornamentation.

Saturday, 1:30-2:30: Guest Artist Workshop - Marco Granados, Gregory Forum Stage.

Marco invites those attending to bring their flutes if they wish to have that available for the workshop. No pressure.

FUNDAMENTALS OF FLOW IN FLUTE PLAYING - Understanding the Principles of Flow in flute playing for better technique and effortless music making. In this workshop, we’ll be exploring the flute as a flow based instrument and the benefits that can be derived from using the air in a flow based approach. Accurate intonation, broad dynamic range, resonant sound, expressive phrasing and ease of playing are but a few of the many benefits available to the player who understands the fundamental principles of a flow based technique.

SESSION TOPICS:

  • Flow Basics, posture and support.
  • Aiming as an act of keeping the air consistent
  • Phrasing and dynamics.
  • Articulation.
  • These principles will also then be applied and discussed during the masterclass following the workshop.

This appearance of Altus artist Marco Granados has been made possible, in part, through an educational grant from Altus flutes and the KHS America Academic Alliance. Marco Granados performs exclusively on Altus flutes.

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Marco Granados, our 41st Annual GPFS Flute Fair Guest Artist

Recognized for his expertise in Latin American music, Marco Granados is a world renowned flutist, maintaining an active career as an international concert and recital soloist, a chamber musician, and a master teacher. He has had recital debuts at Carnegie Hall in NYC and Wigmore Hall in London, and has appeared in summer festivals such as the Moab, Chautauqua, Colorado, Crested Butte and Caramoor International Music Festivals. As an international soloist, his performances have taken him all over the world, including South Africa, Slovenia, Scotland, Japan, and China to name a few. In the United States, Mr. Granados has frequently been a featured guest artist at the flute conventions of the National Flute Association, many local flute societies, and multiple artist series. Recent performances and masterclasses include the Festival Internacional de Flauta in Monterrey, Mexico, the Manhattan School of Music in NYC, a solo recital tour throughout China and chamber performances at Merkin Concerto Hall in NYC. Marco Granados is an Altus Flutes Artist and plays a 14k gold handmade flute with a headjoint of his own design. Mr. Granados is the first active performing artist to craft his own flute headjoints in collaboration with Altus Flutes.


Mindi Calabrese has an M.M. degree in Flute Performance from Ithaca College in New York, and has also taken doctoral studies at the University of Oregon. She is currently the principal flute in both the Eugene Symphonic Band and the Riverside Chamber Symphony. Mindi is a well-known private flute instructor in the Eugene/Springfield area, and maintains a studio of about 15 students, ranging from middle school age through adult. While several of her young students participate in the ESYO (Eugene-Springfield Youth Symphony) program, many of her adult students populate the local community ensembles. Mindi tries to emphasize that Flute is Fun for Life. To contact Mindi: Website: EugeneFlute.com -or- Email: TOODLFLUTE@gmail.com


Forrest J Fisher has a B.A. degree in Jazz Education and Performance from Millikin University and a master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Illinois. He did jazz performance tours in Europe, Central/South America and India. Along with clarinet and saxophone, he is a performer on flute, piccolo and Alto Flute. He currently performs flute and Alto Flute with  the Cascades Flute Choir and has written five works for Flute Choir. He also performs, directs and writes for Jazz Bands, Jazz Combos, Dixieland groups and symphonic bands.



Cascades Flute Choir is a flexible group that performs in Southwest Washington and the Portland Metro Area. Our programming has included a sensory friendly concert, Squirrel Fest, Bird Fest and a fundraiser for the Southwest Washington Symphony. We will be joining Mt. Hood Pops Orchestra with a plethora of piccolos for Stars and Stripes. Our conductors have included Cris Mikkelsen, Craig Bunch and Steve Robertson. CFC has explored jazz under the guidance of Forrest Fisher. We look forward to playing more of his arrangements.


Phyllis Avidan Louke, Altus Artist, is principal flute with Tilikum Chamber Orchestra, conducts Rose City Flute Choir, teaches privately, and is in demand as a flute clinician. She is also a former long-time member of the GPFS Board, having served as President and/or Treasurer for many years. A composer with 70+ publications, she also co-authored, with Patricia George, an award-winning flute pedagogy series from beginning to professional. www.phyllislouke.com.


Sharon Floyd is an elementary school teacher in Ridgefield, WA. She holds a certificate in Musical Instrument Repair from Renton Vo Tech and has worked in flute sales for J.L Smith, Flute World, and Carolyn Nussbaum. Sharon performs on piccolo with both the Southwest Washington Symphony and the Mount Hood Pops Orchestra, and also plays with the Cascades Flute Choir.


Linda Bailey lives in Scottsdale, AZ. BM, Portland State Univ.; MM, Univ. of North TX.; DMA and theory certificate, Univ. of WA. She teaches & freelances in the greater Phoenix area; performs with DEF Project (Chamber, Fl.Choir & Com. Choir), Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra & the NFA Professional Flute Choir (2013-2024).

Christina Steffen enjoys a diverse career as a musician and educator. She is the founder and Artistic Director of Desert Echoes Flute Project and teaches flute at Mesa Community College.

Jim Turner, BM GSU, He is a member of Desert Echoes Flute Project. He has played with The Atlanta, Washington, and Southern Crescent Symphonies.

Rhonda Bowen, MM, Michigan State University; BS, Northern Arizona University. She performs with Gilbert Symphony Orchestra, DEF Project (Chamber and Fl. Choir).


Alexis Evers is a Portland-based flutist who performs as a member of the Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra, Eugene Concert Choir Orchestra, and Oregon Mozart Players. She has also performed as guest principal flute of the Newport Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra NEXT, and has been a substitute performer with the Eugene Symphony and Oregon Symphony. An avid performer of new music, she has appeared as a guest artist at the Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium and SEAMUS Conference, and has collaborated with members of the Oregon Composers Forum and Cascadia Composers. She teaches at Linfield University, where she is a member of the Linfield Collaborative Music Ensemble. She holds degrees from the University of Illinois and University of Oregon. (photo credit: Raina Parsons, 2023)


Robert Wakeley is a flutist and teacher based in Portland. He is currently acting 3rd flute/piccolo with the Rogue Valley Symphony and 2nd flute/piccolo with the Eugene Concert Choir and Orchestra and performs regularly as a substitute with Orchestra Nova Northwest, the Vancouver and Helena Symphonies, and the Boise Philharmonic. He has a small private lesson studio in Portland, teaches flute and music theory at the Key to Music School of Music in Vancouver, Washington, and is a winds and brass coach for the Metropolitan Youth Symphony. He holds degrees from Carleton College (BA) and the University of Oregon (MM) and is a doctoral candidate at the University of Minnesota. He has also studied at the National University of Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina. More information can be found at robertwakeley.com. 


Savannah Gentry is an award-winning flutist who is committed to creating meaningful collective experiences. A recent graduate of the Contemporary Music Program at the Manhattan School of Music, she has performed with Noise Catalogue, The BeComEnsemble, SPLICE ensemble, the Oregon Bach Festival Composer Symposium, and with Caballito Negro as a guest artist and with soprano Lucy Shelton in concerts with the Tactus Ensemble. She has performed with many ensembles, notably Protestra, the Greenwich Village Orchestra, Newport Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Next, the Mostly Modern Festival Orchestra, and the Eugene Symphony Orchestra. In addition to her degree from MSM, Savannah holds degrees from Indiana University (MM) and the University of Oregon (BM), where she was given the Outstanding Undergraduate Award in Performance. More info at savannahgentryflute.com.


Adrian Dee has been performing (flute and piccolo) with the Newport Symphony Orchestra since 1996. He premiered his first concerto with NSO in December 2021. The original solo version of “2020: The Year We Could Not Breathe” was premiered by Anthony Trionfo at the National Flute Association convention in 2023. Adrian’s duet for Eb flutes was commissioned and premiered by Dr. Linda Bailey at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention in February 2025. adriandee.com


Leonard Garrison is Emeritus Professor and former University Distinguished Professor of Flute at the University of Idaho, where he was in the Northwest Wind Quintet. The National Flute Association presented him with a Distinguished Service Award, and he has been NFA Secretary, Treasurer, President, and Program Chair. Currently flutist in The Scott/Garrison Duo and Principal Flutist of the Walla Walla Symphony, Garrison has performed in the Chicago Symphony and the Tulsa Philharmonic, was a soloist on National Public Radio's Performance Today, winner of the Byron Hester Competition, and a frequent performer at National Flute Association conventions. For many years, he taught and performed at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. He has released twelve CDs on major labels. Flute Talk magazine called Superflute “astounding,” and the Flute Network said “his performance was “just ‘superior’ both in brilliant technique and musicianship.” He is the author of Gaston Crunelle and Flute Playing in Twentieth-Century France, and The Flutist Quarterly and Flute Talk have published his articles. He has also taught at The University of Tulsa, Bowling Green State University, the University of Arkansas, and the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire Leonard earned a Doctor of Music from Northwestern University, a Master of Music from The State University of New York at Stony Brook, and a Bachelor of Music from The Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He studied with Samuel Baron, Walfrid Kujala, and Robert Willoughby.


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