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Read below to learn more about this member benefit publication and get a quick glimpse of the current issue. You will also find a few feature articles from this past year's issues of The Portland Piper that are yours for the taking and sharing! 


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In the current issue, 

GPFS NEWS COLUMN

  • The due date for Student Study Grant Applications has been extended to 12/15/24.
  • You are invited to the December First Tuesdays Online with GPFS on 12/3/24 at 7 pm PST.
  • Save-the-date 1/11/25 for the Mid-Valley Flute Academy
  • Save-the-date 4/4 and 4/5/25 for the 41st Annual GPFS Flute Fair with guest artist Marco Granados for a concert, workshop and masterclass
  • A call for volunteers to help GPFS with a range of activities
  • Highlights from the 2nd Annual Flute Ensemble Gathering
  • Reflections on the concert "Musical Travel to Japan" with artists Kodo Akari on shakuhachi flute and Miho Yamaji on koto - a collaborative event between GPFS and CDZ Collegium Musica. Written by Donna Maebori
  • Announcement GPFS is third time recipient of a Small Operation Grant from the Oregon Arts Commission for $2300. 
  • Update on GPFS’s donation success and new development goals
  • Introducing our new Commercial Member - Brotons & Mercadal Publishing

TEACHING & LEARNING COLUMN

  • Highlights on Creative Mental Practice from The Mindful Musician by Vanessa Corbett
  • Exercises for Before, During and After Playing the Flute from Yoga and the Feldenkrais Method. Written by Donna Maebori
  • From the summer issue - Highlights from Tom Heany’s book First Learn to Practice
  • Reminder about the availability of Lydian Music Studio – a potential small recital venue

SPECIALTY FLUTES COLUMN – LOW TO HIGH NOTES

  • A repertoire suggestions - Piccs on the Peak by Carmen Marulanda for two piccolos
  • An introduction to a jazz podcast hosted by flutist Kim Scott called "Riffin on Jazz."
  • An introduction to The Portland Recorder Society
  • From the summer issue - A yummy YouTube video on historic flutes with Alexis Kossenko and Daniela Mars

MUSICIAN/ENSEMBLE PROFILES

  • A profile of Oregon flutist LeeAnn McKenna
  • A Spotlight on the Flutists of FluteWorks Seattle
  • An introduction to the Oregon Sinfonietta Competition winner flutist Cassandra Miller

MUSIC REVIEWS

  • Update from the GPFS Librarian about donating music and receiving donations
  • In introduction to Brotons & Mercadal Publishing's flute repertoire catalog
  • Review of Herman Beeftink's Iroquois Suite for flute alone, written by Dr. Emily Stanek
  • Flashback article from December 2022 Piper - "A Review of the Nutcracker Etudes" arranged and compiled by Sandy Kipps Iles.
  • "Most Joyful" from Flute Center
  • Chris Potter's new Christmas duets collection
  • Feliz Navidad! Navidad Cascabel! A Christmas music CD from Liliflute.

NEWS FROM GPFS MEMBERS AND FLUTIST FRIENDS BEYOND OUR REGION COLUMN

  • NFA online events continue into the new season
  • Oasis Ensemble with flutist Dawn Weiss announce their 24-25 concert season for the Oregon Coast and Eugene
  • A review of Adam Eccleston's Flute Center Recital by volunteer Elyse Nah
  • Gently used flute music for sale by Cindy Epps - great price for total
  • Upcoming Rose City Flute Choir holiday concerts 11/30 and 12/7
  • New composition by Phyllis Avidan Louke - "Of Mountains, Lakes and Mischief" for flute choir. Winner of NFA 's Newly Published Music Competition for 2024
  • A new CD by Oregon composer Deena Grossman - "Thrice Burned Forest," which features several outstanding Oregon flutists
  • Flutist Megan Tapley a member of The Switchlings

NOTEWORTHY COLUMN

  • From Astronomy to Neurology: 9 Extraordinary Examples of the Power of Music
  • Flute Stories - A Short History of Debussy's Syrinx

WE READ COLUMN

  • We Watch - Flutist David Heath and a Movie Called Uncle - awesome bass flute playing inspired and featured throughout the soundtrack
  • We Read - Alexia Gordon's Musical Murders Books (and a movie!)

And, more!

The next issue of The Portland Piper will be released in later winter.


    Advertising 

    GPFS offers opportunities for advertising in The Porland Piper as well as in our event programs, online, featured article in the publication, and through other ways.

    Learn more: Become a Commercial Member

    GPFS is grateful to all our current Commercial Members and Sponsors. They are an essential part of making our events possible.

    Submitting Content

    GPFS invites members and non-members to submit content. Content of particular interest are: articles about the teaching and learning of the flute; flutist profiles; ensemble profiles; articles about specialty flutes of all kinds; music and book reviews.

    Articles can range from half a page to two pages. These can be done on your own timeline. Contact newsletter@gpfs.org with interest or questions.

    Submitting Music Reviews

    GPFS invites members and non-members to write music reviews of items of interest to members such as: sheet music for solo flute, ensemble/chamber, duos/trios, flute and piano, etc.; instructional method books; software/tech; streaming services; podcasts; albums/cd's; literature that enhances the musical life/self (fiction or non-fiction).

    Reviews can range from half a page to two pages. These can be done on your own timeline. Contact newsletter@gpfs.org with interest or questions.


    What is The Portland Piper?

    This is the online publication of the Greater Portland Flute Society. It is a member benefit that is chock full of content! Now a fully online and published four times yearly, this publication features expanded content through the readership columns described below. Simply login to the Members Only Area or use the login button above. Content is now readily found, EASY to print, and easily saved.

    • All your favorite readership columns of new and old are still here.
    • Teaching and Learning – Focused on the teaching and learning of the flute, including contributions from our extraordinary GPFS members.
    • Member/Musician/Ensemble Profiles - Creating a robust Oregon flute community! Learn more about and from our rich membership talent and other flutists from the Pacific Northwest and around the world.
    • From the GPFS Librarian – Featuring music reviews and highlights from our librarian and membership about the content of the GPFS sheet music lending library and other sheet music, methods or recordings of potential interest to our membership. 
    • Our Flutist Friends – Direction to fluting and learning opportunities in our greater region and worldwide.
    • Low and High Notes - Insightful connections to information and resources focused on low flutes, high and specialty flutes.
    • Noteworthy - A short list of curated videos, interviews, podcasts and performances of interest to musicians of all levels, but outside the scope of GPFS’s curated Flute Resources webpage.
    • We Read – Enriching our musical life through literature with a musical focus.

    Members are formally invited and encouraged to provide content for The Portland Piper. Please send your ideas and requests to Newsletter@gpfs.org.


    Examples from The Portland Piper for Your Enjoyment

    An in-depth, three part series on low flutes written by Tessa Brinckman


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