Go to: GPFS News 

Current news about  GPFS goals and accomplishments and the seasonal Letter  from the GPFS President.

• Links to Learn More - Purchase Your Tickets Soon: Celebrated flutist Valerie Coleman in virtual recital, accompanied by pianist Shelly Berg.  Friday, April 9, 2021, 7:30 pm: Coleman Recital.
• Link to Learn More - GPFS Flute Fair Registration Now Open: For more information about our upcoming virtual flute fair on Saturday, April 10, 2021, visit: GPFS 2021 Flute Fair. Members FREE, non-members only $20 for access to 10+ easily accessible virtual performance and workshops. 

Go to: GPFS Calendar of Events 

Stay updated about GPFS upcoming activities.

• Links - Workshops & Performances: 2021 Virtual GPFS Flute Fair, April 9th and 10th. In addition to Valerie Coleman's recital, please note these workshops and performances.
• Link - Flute Fair Program: Here is a direct link to the full Flute Fair program. It is also posted at the top of the Flute Fair webpage.

Go to: Teaching & Learning

Focused on the teaching and learning of the flute, including contributions from our extraordinary GPFS members.

• Article Link: Featured in this April issue of The Portland Piper, the first part of a four part series of articles reviewing Emmanuel Pahud's set of learning videos available through Play with a Pro. This is a resource offered by the National Flute Association to its members at a stunningly low cost of $40. Includes lifetime access to 7 videos on Flute Fundamentals, 7 masterclasses, and 15 session on orchestral studies.
• Article Link: Read flute instructor Dr. Emily Stanek's notes from Martha Long's feedback on Anna Haas' performance of the Otar Taktakisvili - many "take-aways" on this piece for all of us! This was one of a few outstanding performances during the 2021 Flute Academy masterclass.

Go to: Member Profiles

Creating a robust Oregon flute community! Learn about and from our rich membership talent.

• Enjoy member profiles from our archives by acquainting yourself with the Member Profiles webpage to the left.
• On this page you will also meet the awesome Young Artist Competition winners and Student Masterclass participants - the next generation of GPFS membership.
• Link to Volunteer Profile - Sandy Duffy-Norman.

Go to: Low Notes

Insightful connections to information and resources on the low flutes.

• Article Link: Available now, Part 2 of a three article series on low flutes by Tessa Brinckman. - Low Flutes in the Time of Locusts, Part 2. Tessa is an extraordinary alto flutist.  Be sure to listen to the recording of "Wiri" she shares.
• "Find Low Flutes in the Time of Locusts, Part 1" on the Low Notes column page by simply clicking on the link to the left.

Featuring music reviews and highlights from our librarian and membership about the content of the library.

• Message Link: A message from the librarian - recent additions to the library.
• Links to Music Reviews: Two music reviews from our more recent archives, both being performed at this year's GPFS Flute Fair.  Sonatine by Lennox Berkley and Dansa de la Mariposa by Valerie Coleman.
• Link to Learn More: Please consider donating to the library. Here is a current wish list though other donations are appreciated.

Direction to fluting and learning opportunities in our greater region and worldwide.

• Use the link to the left to find other opportunities to enjoy performances, workshops, recordings, etc. from around the world. This page is updated routinely. Please let us know if you would like to have an event posted - newsletter@gpfs.org.
• There are currently several new virtual and other web-based opportunities listed from other flute clubs, flute vendors and artists so please take a quick look and mark your calendars!

• Article Link: Featured this month, from the Winter 2019 issue, a review of Year of Wonders: A Year in Classical Music, 2018 by Clemency Burton Hill and Dancing to the Flute, 2012 by Manisha Jolie Amin.

Go to: Flute Rentals for Members

• Still on hold due to Covid 19. Stay tuned for availability.
• Link to Learn More - Flute Loans for Students 
• Link to Learn More - Big Flute Rentals

Simple ways to help GPFS by participating, volunteering, and donating.

• Please find time to visit the link to the left. GPFS survives and thrives by its membership. There are many ways you can help by participating and donating.
• Link to Learn More: Consider donating to the current GPFS Lending Library campaign for modern music donations.
• Links to Learn More: Consider buying extra raffle tickets  and special raffle tickets (closes at noon on 4/10) in support of the GPFS student study grant scholarships.

Board updates and contact links to GPFS leadership so members can provide input.

• Open board positions and other volunteers needed! Please consider serving on the GPFS board in an area of your interest/expertise. Message president@gpfs.org with questions or interest.
• Please consider contributing to the content of this publication by writing reviews, articles, sharing your awareness of flute resources and events, photography or anything else you can think of. Message newsletter@gpfs.org.

Go to: Index of Commercial Members 

Direction to webpage with easy contact links to all vendors supportive of GPFS.

• GPFS acknowledges with gratitude the many years of support from our Commercial Members. It is because of their excellence that the GPFS mission can excel and celebrate our 37th year of extraordinary programming for the greater Portland area, Oregon and Pacific Northwest region.
• Links to Learn More: Please find their business information on the GPFS Commercial Member webpage and on the last pages of the 2021 Flute Fair Program.