Pictures from previous BFS workshops
We’re delighted to be hosting an Adult Players' Workshop at the Competitions 2027 in February for the fourth year running.
This will be a fantastic opportunity for members to play and learn together in a welcoming environment, explore new pieces, and receive advice from our knowledgeable workshop leaders, Andrea Charles and Andrea Kuypers.
Both highly experienced teachers, Andrea Charles is Musical Director of Dorking Flutes and a teacher at the Royal College of Music Junior Department, and Andrea Kuypers is a sought-after teacher and coach and one of the foremost freelancers in the country, with four decades of experience. Find out more about them below!
There’ll also be a chance during the day to watch performances from talented Competitions entrants, and browse trade stands with an array of flutes, accessories and sheet music - a chance to find your next flute, upgrade your kit or discover some fab new repertoire!
How to sign up
The workshop is £30. All participants must also be a BFS member at the time of entry and on the day of the workshop. Individual membership is from £25 a year - to become a member, sign up via our Join Us page.
There’s a discounted rate of £25 for Flute Ensemble Class competitors, who are are invited to combine the competitions and workshop for a full day of fluting.
Please sign up via the entry form below.
Our Workshop Leaders
Andrea Charles
A flautist for 45 years, Andrea has been Musical Director of successful flute group Dorking Flutes for over 20 years and, as a student and professional, has played in chamber groups and orchestras which, she says, she prefers ‘as it always gives me those 'goose bump' moments’. She also coaches mixed chamber groups, which she thoroughly enjoys, and it makes up part of her teaching at the Royal College of Music Junior Department.
Andrea Kuypers
Andrea is a performer and educator with four decades of experience. She studied the flute at RNCM Manchester and has spent most of her working life in Scotland, building her reputation as one of the foremost freelancers in the country and is a sought-after teacher and coach.