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Message from the GPFS Board - Much to be proud of, this message reflects on the last two years of the Greater Portland Flute Society's work, challenges and successes. Written by Donna Schmidt. <Read>

Young Artist Competition Winners -Announcing the first and second place winners of the junior and senior divisions of the GPFS 2022 Young Artist Competition. Learn more about these talented young artists. Written by Emily Stanek. <Read>

Officers and Members at Large Nominations - A summary of the Officers and members-at-large approved by members for the upcoming program year. <Read>

Registration Now Open! Register at First Tuesday with GPFS, featuring the Rose City Flute Choir. May 3rd, online. FREE for members. Learn more about and stay current on First Tuesdays through this dedicated First Tuesday webpage. <First Tuesday Webpage>

Stay updated on GPFS activities - GPFS Calendar of Events 

Flute Fair Snapshot - Whether you attended or didn't, read this piece to hear all about the event - the guest artist concert, workshop and other performances. It includes access to the guest artist's materials. Summary by BJ Nicoletti.<Read>

Flute Fair Masterclass - Hear about the young artists who performed for Gareth and his suggestions for the learning and performance of their pieces. Written by Sandy Duffy Norman, Dr. Sydney Carlson, and BJ Nicoletti. <Read>

Guest Artist's Workhops - A summary of the guest artist's two workshops on tone and contemporary techniques. Includes links to his presentation materials. <Read>

Breathing - Another outstanding review and summary highlights from GPFS member Donna Maebori of flutist/teacher Amy Likar's The Breathing Book. Immediate "take-aways" and inspiration to look into this valuable resource for improving our playing. <Read>

International Low Flutes Festival - If you are interested in low flutes then read this article to learn of a quality, online, affordable opportunity to hear and learn from some of the world's best - July 16th - 19th. <Read>

Bass Flute Project - Featuring low flute player Daniels Mars and her Bass Flute Project. Learn more about her, the project, and how you too could be involved. <Read>

GPFS  2022 Young Artist Competition Winners, Junior and Senior Division. GPFS extends a thank you to all of those who contributed their time and talent to this event - coordinators, pianist collaborators, judges, and flutists who generously offered a free lesson to the second prize winners. <Read>

Message from Librarian - Announcement, GPFS shares its library resources with students and teachers. Written by Librarian Cheryl Thompson Merrill. <Read>

Visit: GPFS Free Sheet Music Lending Library

First Tuesday Music from Oregon Composers - Program notes from the premiere First Tuesday event with Powell Flutes artist Amelia Lukas, featuring new works for flute, alto flute, and piccolo by Cascadia Composers. Includes email and/or webpage links to purchase/access the music from composers. <Read>

Three Music Reviews - Review of a contemporary methods workbook, Flute Colors, and related resources by Rogier Pijper. <Read>

A piece for solo flute written for Paula Robison by Meira Warshauer - Bati L'Gani <Read>

A review a Dictionary for the Modern Flutist by Susan Maclagan, 2nd edition (2019). <Read>

Music Suggestions - Thank you to Rose Music of the Flute Center of New York for this very alluring set of recommendations for GPFS members. Includes a discount for members. Shop 15% off all music at flutesheetmusic.com with exclusive discount code. <Read>

And, a list of Celtic and Spring Music Selections for Flute from Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company - repeated from the Dec. 2021 and Feb. 2022 issue. <Read>

Waterways Premiere - Area composer Deena Grossman concert featuring the release of new album Waterways. Includes a performance by Oregon Symphony flutists and other symphony musicians. May 25th, 7:30. Review of her works for flute coming in the June issue. <Read>

International Low Flutes Festival - Don't miss this online/very accessible and affordable opportunity to hear from some of the best low flute players in the world. July 16th - 19th. <Read>

Non-GPFS Events - Use this GPFS webpage to find other opportunities

Book Review - A review of Ways of Hearing, Reflections on Music in 26 Pieces. Edited by Scott Burnham, Marna Seltzer, Dorothea Von Moltke, 2021, 195 pages. Non-fiction.  <Read>