The British Flute Society is Europe's oldest flute organisation and has a lot to offer its members. Flute, the society's journal, is recognised world-wide as a highly informative and entertaining flute journal. Every quarter Flute brings you articles on all aspects of the flute and flute playing. It is the authoritative guide to the latest flute news, listings of concerts, courses and reviews of new music, books and recordings.
Welcome from BFS Chairperson
Welcome to the British Flute Society's brand new website! We hope that you will enjoy exploring the site and that you will find it a valuable resource. If you are a current member of the Society you will find information about how to log in to the members' area of the site in the December 2011 issue of the BFS journal, Flute.
If you are not currently a member of the Society we hope that you will consider joining us to become part of our wide network of flute players based both in the UK and overseas. Members come from all walks of life and include amateur and professional players, teachers, students, the flute trade, and people who simply love the flute.
Members receive a range of benefits including the well-respected quarterly journal, Flute. The journal includes all the latest flute news, features , articles and reviews. We also run regular events for our members including the prestigious BFS-RAM Premier Flautist Series, our annual competitions for flute players under the age of 25 years, and the biennial BFS International Convention. Visit the events page for further details and we look forward to welcoming you soon.
Carole Jenner-Timms BFS Chairperson
BFS Eighth International Convention 2012
Booking now open!
Click here to view the BFS convention programme information
The British Flute Society's Eighth International Convention will held at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, from 17-20 August 2012. Events will include:
world-class recitals
a chance to meet the top players. Be inspired and pick up performance tips
professional development sessions for teachers
flute choirs for all
flute competition for adult amateurs
flute-related health and well-being workshops
trade high street and demonstrations
or catch up with old friends and make new ones.
All under one roof with accommodation just 2 minutes' walk away!
Don't miss it!
Open to all BFS members, BFS conventions have a unique atmosphere with so much to offer. Booking opens on 1st January 2012 and we look forward to seeing you there. Visit the BFS events page for the latest convention news and to book online.
BFS Journal, Flute: March 2012 issue
Flute Summer Schools 2012 Listing Amendments
Following the publication of the March 2012 issue of the BFS journal, Flute, please note the following amendments to the Flute Summer Schools 2012 list (page 18):
Monday 16 - Thursday 19 July 2012 Flutes at the Barns Summer 2012 Residential course for adult flute players with Zoë Booth, Staffordshire, UK. Contact: info@flutesatthebarns.com 01727 765511/07976 613750. www.flutesatthebarns.com
Wednesday 22 - Thursday 30 August 2012 Trevor Wye International Flute Summer Course, Tonbridge School, Kent, UK. Contact: Felix Niël, felixniel@me.com, www.flutesummercourse.co.uk Tel: 07554424966
Welcome to the British Flute Society's brand new website! We hope that you will enjoy exploring the site and that you will find it a valuable resource. If you are a current member of the Society you will find information about how to log in to the members' area of the site in the December 2011 issue of the BFS journal, Flute. 