Mark Sparks Masterclass

Application Deadline : March 1, 2019

As a part of the UMFA 2019 Flute Fest, Guest Artist, Mark Sparks, will present a Masterclass. All flutists are welcome and encouraged to audition. Three performers will be chosen by a panel of judges, based upon a recorded audition. 

Audition Information/Requirements:

• Application with recordings, biography and Audition/Membership Fee must be submitted by March 1, 2019

• Your piece/recording should not exceed 8 minutes. Please make cuts as necessary to accommodate this time limitation. An accompanist is required for the recording.

• Audition with the same piece you will perform at the class. 

• You must be a current 2018-2019 UMFA member. If you are not currently a member, please join UMFA first by becoming a member.
  
  
• If selected to perform, you must register for Flute Fest.

• Masterclass audition fee is $20.
  
  
• UMFA will provide an recommendation for an accompanist for the masterclass, but participants must pay the accompanist's fees. Participants may also work with an accompanist of their choosing. 
  

Click here to start the application. Please submit your recording and biography via Dropbox upload separately.

Audition results will be emailed by March 15th.

Questions regarding the Mark Sparks Masterclass may be sent to president@umfaflutes.org.