You Are Invited to First Tuesdays Online with GPFS where the talented and passionate community of GPFS Members & Friends showcase a performance or educational topic, 7:00 - 8:00 pm PST. See the next session below and the full set of sessions at the bottom of this webpage. No fee, no registration, simply use the Zoom link below to join in! |
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Mikaela Storm is a performer, teacher, and composer based in the Central Oregon region. She has earned degrees in music performance from Central Washington University, Western Illinois University, and is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Northern Colorado. She is the principal flutist of the Central Oregon Symphony, co-directs the Central Oregon Flute Ensemble, and plays with various chamber groups in the region. She also teaches privately and at the Cascade School of Music in Bend, Oregon. | UP NEXT! DECEMBER 1, 2026 at 7:00 pm (PST) Mikaela Storm - The History of the Piccolo Concerto, Including Her Newly Composed Concerto for Piccolo and Orchestra - The Dreamer. Mikaela Storm present on historic and modern piccolo concertos and the composers who have contributed to the genre. Particular attention is given to recent works by women composers, as well as a newly created and openly accessible database of works in this genre, and a brief introduction to her own piccolo concerto. ZOOM LINK: There is no pre-registration, just show up at 7:00 pm Pacific Time. The Zoom will open 10 minutes before the session. The host will let you in.
Thank you to our loyal and generous Commercial Members and Sponsors whose support makes it possible to offer these sessions. Please consider giving their business your support first. GPFS is also a proud and grateful fourth-time recipient of an Oregon Arts Commission grant. |
What is First Tuesday with GPFS? See List of Past First Tuesdays: Past First Tuesdays |
 What: First Tuesdays Online with GPFS began in Covid times and has continued ever since. Every first Tuesday of the month features a performance or a workshop held by a GPFS member or friend of our society. The sessions focus on the flute and other music topics of interest to members. This is an opportunity to feature and celebrate the talents of our membership and meet other musicians and composers in the region. When: The online sessions will begin at 7:00 pm each 1st Tuesday of the dedicated winter months chosen for the annual series and last for about 45 minutes to an hour. How: No registration and no fee. The Zoom link can be found on this webpage, above. You Can Help: Participate. Invite others. Spread the word. Send your ideas for future sessions to: president@gpfs.org. |
New Season of First Tuesdays: January 2026 - April 2026 See Our List of Past First Tuesdays: Past First Tuesdays |
December 1: Mikaela Storm History of the piccolo concerto and insights into her own newly composed Concerto for Piccolo and Orchestra: The Dreamer January 5: Umoja A representative from the Umoja Flute Institute, an organization for flutists of African descent with all levels of playing abilities, will tell us of their mission, events and accomplishments February 2: Phyllis Louke Everything you wanted to know about low flutes, but were afraid to ask March 2: Dawn Weiss Creating the Oasis Ensemble - a professional flute, cello and piano trio -- how we started, challenges, and possibilities |
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