Flute Alliance is comprised
of long-time professional flutists, Dawn Weiss, Denise Westby, and Carla Wilson. Brought together by the desire to share
their knowledge with flutists of all ages, they have designed the successful Flute Boot Camps and the BreakAway Flute Vacations.
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Dawn
Weiss is a noted orchestral and solo flutist as well as recording artist. Principal Flute with the Oregon Symphony from
1980-2005, Dawn brings an innate sense of what it takes to be a successful performing flutist in many genres. She has been
chosen as a performer in many high-profile masterclasses with Julius Baker, James Galway,
Jean Pierre Rampal, Marcel Moyse, Maxence Larrieu, Keith Underwood, and Burton Kaplan. Besides her love of music, Dawn enjoys
sharing her well-developed ability to practice yoga, often combining the two in a complimentary manner.
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Carla
Wilson has held the Third Flute/Piccolo position with the Oregon Symphony since 1973. Her teachers included John May,
Jean-Pierre Rampal, and Walfrid Kujala. Her passion is for music education in the schools and has developed specialized
programs to assist classroom teachers to encourage an appreciation for music in children. As a member of Flute Alliance
she is able to combine her passion with her expertise in piccolo and flute performance.
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Denise Westby grew up knowing that flute
was her "thing" from the age of 11. A member of the earliest Metropolitan Youth Symphony as well as the Portland
Youth Philharmonic, she received her initial training from John May of the Oregon Symphony and then went on to attend
the University of Oregon School of Music. She is the adjunct flute instructor at Linfield College, has a home studio in Tigard,
and is the Principal Flute with Sinfonia Concertante Orchestra. She also serves as the Flute Alliance administrator.
Dawn, Denise, and Carla are all private instructors, teaching students of
all ages and levels. A memorable soundtrack, our flute trio is perfect for special occasions and gatherings. The
Flute Alliance are proud members of the American Federation of Musicians, Local #99 and the Greater Portland Flute Society.
If you are interested in hiring our trio or in taking lessons, please contact us through our e-mail
addresses found on the "Contact Us" page.
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