GPFS Study Grant Information - New Deadline!
Do you know a flute student in need of a study grant? GPFS is currently accepting applications to award up to three $300 study grants to a dedicated student in need. To qualify for this grant you must be currently studying, or willing to study with a GPFS flute instructor, and you must be able to show enthusiasm and financial need. The application deadline is now February 15, 2012. More information can be found here. 

Now available for easy individual membership renewal!! Click on the Membership link above to go to the Membership Information page.  The individual membership year runs Sep 1 through Aug 31. 

If you are a commercial member or business, you can now join or renew your commercial membership and sign up to exhibit at Flute Fair on-line by going to the Commercial Membership Information and Benefits page.  The commercial membership year runs Apr 1 through Mar 31. 

The early 2011 issues of the newsletter have been posted on the GPFS website (follow the Recent Newsletters link above). The most recent issue of the newsletter is only available via mail to GPFS members. 

What: Cocoa, Cookies & Choir free annual open flute choir reading session.
When: Saturday February 4, 2012, 2:00-4:00PM
Where: Cedar Hills United Church of Christ

What: Sarah Jackson Recital, Solo Piccolo of the L.A. Philharmonic
When: Friday April 13, 2012, 7:30PM
Where: The Old Church, Portland

What: Flute Fair
When: Saturday April 14, 2012, 9:00AM-4:00PM
Where: TBA

More information is on the Calendar page. 

Upcoming Non-GPFS Events of Interest

What: TARDIS Ensemble takes flight with their inaugural concert, “Music of the British Isles”
When: January 28, 2012, 7:30PM
Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 5431 NE 20th Ave., Portland
 Concert repeated in Eugene on Jan 29th.

What: Laurence Nugent, Irish flute and tin whistle workshop
When: February 11, 2012, 2:00 - 3:30PM
Where: Wee Ceili Room, Tualatin

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: February 11, 2012, 7:30PM
Where: Winona Grange, 8340 SW Seneca St., Tualatin

What: Flute Alliance Solo/Ensemble Performance Seminar
When: Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 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

More information is on the Calendar page.