Application Deadline : March 15, 2023
The Adult Amateur Competition provides an opportunity for adults 18 years and older to compete in a solo competition and receive scholarships. Current UMFA members (may join with competition application) that are at least 18 years of age. The contest fee is $25 plus current UMFA membership.
The Competition: All competitors will perform live at UMFA's Flute Fest, held in Minneapolis on April 1, 2023.
Prizes:
Winner: $150
Runner-Up: $125
Monetary Awards will be given to the two highest scoring individuals.
Repertoire Requirement:
* Contestants are encouraged to perform repertoire by BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) composers. *
Perform 2 pieces of your choice. The pieces must be contrasting in style, from differing musical time periods, or be composed by different composers. The total performing time needs to be more than 8 minutes but less than 12 minutes.
How to apply:
Competition Rules:
Contestants must agree to these rules:
Must perform with an accompanist if the piece is written with accompaniment.
Must be at the site ready to perform 15 minutes before assigned time.
Must provide your own accompanist.
The following will result in disqualification: Contest fees will not be returned to disqualified competitors.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM ON March 15, 2023.
For questions regarding the Adult Amateur Competition, please contact president@umfaflutes.org