2026 Flute Fest Masterclass Audition

Application Deadline: March 22nd, 2026

As a part of the UMFA 2026 Flute Fest, Guest Artist Catherine Ramirez 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 video audition. An accompanist will be provided on April 11th with a 20 minute rehearsal time slot.

Audition Information/Requirements:

• Application with recordings, biography and Audition/Membership Fee must be submitted by 11:59pm on the deadline March 22nd, 2026

• Your piece/recording should not exceed 8 minutes. Please make cuts as necessary to accommodate this time limitation. A pianist is not required for the recording but recordings with pianists are accepted.

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

• You must be a current UMFA member. If you are not currently a member, please join UMFA first by becoming a member.

• Masterclass audition fee is $25.

Questions regarding the Flute Fest Masterclass may be sent to president@umfaflutes.org.