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Welcome to the GPFS calendar of events. This calendar includes GPFS-sponsored events as well as non-GPFS events that may be of interest to local flutists. Also listed are important out-of-town events. Please see the notes at the bottom of this page.

GPFS-Sponsored Events
Saturday
February 4, 2012

What: Cocoa, Cookies & Choir annual open flute choir reading session. Bring your flute and have some fun!
When: 2:00-4:00PM
Where: Cedar Hills United Church of Christ, 11695 SW Park Way (corner of Cedar Hills Blvd. & Park Way), Beaverton
Cost: FREE! 
Friday
April 13, 2012

What: Recital, featuring Sarah Jackson, Solo Piccolo of the L.A. Philharmonic
When: 7:30PM
Where: The Old Church, Portland
Cost: Concert Tickets are available in advance and at the door: 
* GPFS Members: $10
* Non Members:    $15
* Group Tickets for 10 or more: $5 each (For advance tickets and group ticket information, contact Phyllis Louke at 503-579-6987 or e-mail)
Additonal info: More info about her is available on her bio. 
Saturday
April 14, 2012
What: Flute Fair, featuring guest artist Sarah Jackson.
When: 9:00AM-4:00PM
Where: TBA
Cost:
* GPFS Members: Free
* Non-members: $5 general admission, $15 family admission, $3 students & seniors. One parent will be admitted free with every paid student admission. 
Non-GPFS Events
Saturday
January 28, 2012

What:  TARDIS Ensemble takes flight with their inaugural concert, “Music of the British Isles”
When:  7:30PM
Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 5431 NE 20th Ave., Portland
Admission: $5-$15 (pay what you will)
Additional information: 
Members:
 Sophia Tegart, flute
 Catherine Lee, oboe
 Helena Kopchick-Spencer, bassoon
 Casey Bozell, violin
 Clark Spencer, viola
 Valdine Mishkin, cello
Program:
 Malcom Arnold - Trio for flute, viola, and bassoon
 Benjamin Britten - Phantasy Quartet for oboe and string trio
 Joseph Haydn - London Trio No. 3 for flute, oboe, and bassoon
 Thea Musgrave - Impromptu No. 1 for flute and oboe
 Hilary Tann - The Walls of Morlais Castle for oboe, viola, and cello

Concert repeats on Sunday, January 29 at 3:00PM in Eugene. See the web site for more information.
Contact info: www.tardisensemble.com 
Saturday
February 11, 2012
 What: Laurence Nugent workshop on the Irish flute and tin whistle.
When: 2:00 - 3:30PM
Where: Wee Ceili Room, Tualatin (call or email for the address)
Admission: $35, maximum enrollment 10 (if more than 10, workshop will be ½ hr longer!)
Additional information: This workshop is for people wishing to learn more about playing Irish music on the flute and tin whistle in a traditional way. Whether you are a master, novice or somewhere-in-between, knowing what to practice is key. This ongoing discovery can be helped by an experienced teacher. Laurence is a virtuoso flute and whistle player. His music has a clear melodic quality that only the most grounded and accomplished musician can convey. Laurence's workshops focus on the fundamentals: breath, ornamentation, phrasing, and rhythm. Laurence can help each player through the many challenges found in playing this music. More info here: http://www.thesession.org/events/display/2666. To register please contact Sam Keator at 503-691-2078 or e-mail.
Saturday
February 11, 2012
 What: Laurence Nugent, virtuoso All-Ireland winning champion of the flute and tin whistle with Cary Novotny & Danny O'Hanlon in the 2nd Saturday Celtic Community Concert
When: 7:30PM
Where: Winona Grange, 8340 SW Seneca St., Tualatin
Admission: $15
Additional information: http://www.laurencenugent.com or  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/218321
Sunday
February 12, 2012

What: Flute Alliance Solo/Ensemble Performance Seminar
When: 2:00 - 5:00PM (Includes preliminary discussion on performance, tuning, etc.)
Where: Portland State University, 1633 SW Park Ave, Portland - Lincoln Hall, Room 326
Admission: FREE ! Co-sponsored by Portland State University
Contact Info:  Denise Westby: flutealliance@comcast.net or call: 503-624-0553 to reserve your 15 minute performance time slot
Additional Info: Come and play your solo/ensemble piece for us, the Flute Alliance made up of professional flutists/teachers/judges:
Carla Wilson (University of Portland), Sydney Carlson (Portland State University), and Denise Westby (Linfield College),
and get some last minute pointers on your piece in a supportive environment. It's absolutely FREE!  A piano will be available if you are able to bring your accompanist.
 

Notes:

  • We will attempt to fully document GPFS-sponsored events here. If an event has "details TBD" or "details TBA" it means that the details have yet to be determined or announced. When the information is available, we will publish it here.
  • For more information on non-GPFS events, please use the contact information provided. If no contact information is provided, it means it wasn't provided to us or we don't have it.
  • There may be more information on Seattle events at the Seattle Flute Society web site.
  • To submit calendar events, please e-mail the GPFS webmaster. Please provide who, what, where, when, and contact information.
  • Please see also GPFS Policies
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