Over the past year, we’ve been busy behind the scenes developing a brand new website. We wanted to create something more attractive, easy to use and useful - making it easier to manage membership and access member benefits, showcasing clearly what the BFS does, and providing more resources for members and the wider flute community.
Read MoreWe have been doing BFS weekly challenges through our social media platforms, to give flautists some goals to work towards during the week and chance to share their playing with others!
Read MoreWe’re looking for volunteers to work on the council as soon as possible. Our much-valued treasurer, Julie Butler, will be stepping down, and there are also roles of Legal Advisor, Bookkeeper and Membership Secretary.
Read MoreThis year’s competitions took place on 19 February at London’s Regent Hall and received nearly 70 entries across the three classes. The young performers presented repertoire ranging from Bach to Edwin Roxburgh, with Mozart and French Romantic works also appearing.
Read MoreOur panel of expert adjudicators includes some of the leading lights of the flute world. Read on for more about Sarah O'Flynn, Susan Torke, Hallfríður Ólafsdóttir and Silvia Careddu.
Read MoreWe’re so excited to be hosting the brilliant Eliza Marshall and Philippa Davies for a performance and Q&A at our AGM on June 30!
Read MoreThe BFS are delighted to have teamed up with the Open College of the Arts to offer a £50 discount on enrolments to BFS members.
Read MoreWe would love to hear from any members interested in joining the BFS Council!
To apply please contact secretary@bfs.org.uk for more details and to receive a nomination form.
Malcolm was Chair for three and a half years, but has been involved with the BFS since its earliest days - becoming the Society’s first Education Representative when it was founded in 1982.
Read MoreThe new issue of Pan, our triannual members' journal, is out now! It's jam-packed with flute news, events and reviews, updates from the BFS community, and articles exploring topics like the origin of the B♭ key, colourful American composer Michael Kallstrom, setting up a flute choir, and playing with dyslexia - plus much more!
Read MoreThe British Flute Society are inviting applications for the position of Legal Adviser. This role would suit a candidate with a love of music who is seeking to undertake some rewarding charity work within the BFS family.
Read MoreWe're delighted to have secured a fantastic range of prizes for our Competitions winners.
Read MoreWe're delighted to announced the adjudicators for the BFS Competitions 2019
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