Masterclass Performers Competition

The Masterclass Performers Competition will select six college flutists to perform in masterclasses for master teachers Carol Wincenc and Carlos Cano at the 2023 NFA Convention in Phoenix. This competition is open to any flutist who has been a full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college, university, or conservatory during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Competition Requirements*

• All flutists must be current NFA members at the time the entry is submitted. If chosen to perform or present during the convention, flutists must also be current members at the time of the convention and register for the convention by July 1, 2023. To join or renew, go to nfaonline.org/signup
  • Applicants agree to be available to attend any day of the convention when they apply.  Winners will receive an assigned masterclass date and time upon selection and must register for at least that day of the convention.
• Completed entry
• Uploaded files
  
• $55 entry fee (paid during submission process)

All entrants must submit their entry, upload recordings/supplemental materials, and pay competition and membership fees by 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time, Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Recorded Round Repertoire

Each piece should be uploaded as a separate file in the following order. All uploaded files must be audio recordings. No videos are allowed.

• Astor Piazzolla, Tango-Ètudes, III. Molto marcato e energico, for solo flute (Editions Henry Lemoine)
• Valerie Coleman, Fanmi Imèn (Theodore Presser)

All Recorded Round repertoire must be recorded WITH piano accompaniment.

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