12/14/07
The Greater Portland Flute Society welcomes Lorna McGhee as our guest artist for the 2008 Flute Fair and Master Class. There will be four performance opportunities for this master class: 
When: Saturday, April 5th, 2008
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Where: Aloha High School 18550 SW Kinnaman Rd, Aloha
Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2008

12/5/07
The Greater Portland Flute Society is offering three lucky students a chance to receive a $300 study grant during this 2007-08 school year and a one-year complimentary student membership that will allow them admission discounts to all GPFS sponsored events during the current year. This grant will be given to an enthusiastic student wishing to study with a GPFS teacher. We will base our selection on financial need, playing ability, and enthusiasm. Entry deadline is Jan 20, 2008.

Sep 26, 2007
From the GPFS President: We have a new Board Member, Kristine Parker. Kristine just moved here from Utah a couple of weeks ago where she served on the Board of the Utah Flute Association. Kristine has a doctorate in flute performance and while in Utah, she performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I'm sure you'll all join me in welcoming Kristine to Portland and to the GPFS Board.

Sep 8, 2007
Both of our Fall 2007 guest artists, Gary Schocker and Helen Spielman, have graciously provided time for private lessons while in Portland.

July 30, 2007
Deborah Johnson, Commercial Membership Chair, is leaving the Board. We want to thank Debbie for doing such a fabulous job with Commercial Membership during the past year! Replacing Debbie as Commercial Membership Chair will be Michelle Bielicki. Michelle has just relocated to Portland from Seattle and is excited about getting involved with GPFS and musical activities here in Portland. Welcome, Michelle!!

Jul 30, 2007
Dr. Marilyn Shotola, Member-At-Large, is taking a temporary leave of absence from the Board for next year. After many years of service to the Board in various capacities, she is taking a well deserved break. Hopefully, she’ll be back with the Board soon!! Thanks for all your hard work on our behalf, Marilyn!!
Liberty Brolliet is leaving the Board after serving several years as Librarian. Thanks for all your efforts, Liberty!! Liberty is being replaced by Christina Savin, who, in addition to being our new Newsletter Editor, will be housing the GPFS Library at her home in Hillsboro.

Jan 31, 2007
Assistant Newsletter Editor, Christina Savin, will be transitioning into the role of Newsletter Editor over the new few months, eventually replacing David Dahl, who has served as GPFS Newsletter Editor for many many many years (and has done a fabulous job). David will continue on the Board as GPFS Membership Chair.

Jan 31, 2007
We’d like to give our sincere thanks to Publicity Chair, Rose Wood, who is stepping down from the Board. Thank you, Rose, for your many years of service to GPFS!! In the same vein, we’d like to welcome, Donna Schmidt, who is joining the GPFS Board as Publicity Chair, replacing Rose Wood. Donna is a magazine editor and has a background as a journalist. She is also a member of Rose City Flute Choir and has served as the Volunteer Coordinator for Flute Fair in 2006. Welcome, Donna!

Dec 31, 2006
The Commercial Sponsors, Calendar, and Membership Plus pages have all been updated with current information. Also, the GPFS Accompanist List is now on-line. Please check them out.

September 5, 2006
The Oregon Symphony will have an audition for its substitute flute list on Sept. 30.  Read more 

July 30, 2006
We have recently had several changes to our GPFS Board of Directors line-up.  We’d like to welcome new Board Members Marcy Lohman, Deborah Johnson and Christina Savin, and thank LeeAnn Sterling for her hard work and input to our organization as she leaves. Read more 

July 30, 2006
A new GPFS season is approaching and it is time to renew your membership. Make sure that your membership stays current by renewing no later than September 1^st.  Read more 

June 20, 2006
Portland State University has substantial scholarship money available for a flutist next fall. If you have students that might be interested in trying for the scholarship, or if you know of someone outside your own studio, please have them contact GeorgeAnne Ries.

Nov. 1, 2005
Student Study Grants Offered - Deadline December 15, 2005. The purpose of this Study Grant is to financially assist young flutists to secure ongoing private musical training. The award is based on financial need, ability and promise. Eligible students must be in high school or middle school, with at least one year of flute performance with a musical group or private teacher. The recipient(s) will be awarded financial assistance to pursue private study with a GPFS flute teacher. In addition the recipient(s) will receive free membership in GPFS, discounted admission to GPFS sponsored events for one year and the use of a flute(s) if one is not already available to them. There will be three scholarships awarded this year. No audition is necessary, however the student application and parent financial form must accompany a letter of recommendation from the student’s current music teacher or music professional. Read more 

Oct. 31, 2005
Membership Plus Page is now on line. Follow the link above for more information. If you paid for Membership Plus please contact the GPFS Webmeister to get your information posted.

Sep. 23, 2005
Its time to renew or join GPFS. More 

Sep. 22, 2005
GPFS board member update. More 

Apr. 6, 2005
Images from Flute Fair 2005 are available now. See them here 

Jan. 26, 2005
Images from the concert by Adrianne Greenbaum & FleytMuzik Klezmer Band are available now. See them here 

Sept. 12, 2004
GPFS welcomes Kathryn Brallier as a new Board Member.

Sept. 8, 2004
GPFS welcomes two new members to the Board of Directors: LeeAnn Sterling and Liberty Broillet. More 

July 26, 2004
Bob Frymire, Mary Raetz, and Marc Sackman retire from GPFS Board. More 

Feb. 27, 2004
On April 1, 2004, two new publications by composer Phyllis Avidan Louke will be available from ALRY Publications. More 

Feb. 3, 2004
The GPFS Accompanists List is coming soon. Interested accompanists are encouraged to apply. More 

Nov. 19, 2003
Images from Bernard Z. Goldberg's Nov. 2 Etude Master Class are now on the Pictures page. See album 

Oct. 31, 2003
RoseWynde releases their third CD on Nov. 5, 2003. See press release 

Oct. 24, 2003
Images from the Oct. 12 Members Recital are now on the Pictures page. See album 

Oct. 22, 2003
The GPFS Flute Teachers’ List is here! More 

Mar. 7, 2003
We are pleased to announce that the GPFS Lending Library (all six boxes) will now be housed at the home of GPFS Librarian, Mary Raetz. GPFS owns an extensive collection of flute music: flute solos, etudes, orchestral excerpts, duets, trios, quartets, flute choir and mixed ensemble chamber music, including flute and strings and woodwind quintets. The inventory of the GPFS Lending Library has been recently updated and reorganized to make it easier than ever to use. The music is available to be checked out to GPFS Members at no cost.