Jazz Flute Masterclass Competition

The biennial Jazz Flute Masterclass Competition will select three jazz flutists to perform for a prominent jazz flutistat the 2027 NFA Convention in Minneapolis. This competition is open to all flutists. Entrants may play either piccolo, C flute, alto flute, or bass flute on their recordings. Each selection must include one or two improvised choruses. Audition repertoire should be played with a play-along recording (ie. Aebersold, Band-in-a-Box, iRealb).

Competition Requirements*

NFA membership - all flutists must be current NFA members at the time the entry is submitted (nfaonline.org/signup) 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, 2027.
Completed entry
$65 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, Monday February 15, 2027.

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.

Freddie Hubbard, "Up Jumped Spring" from Freddie Hubbard, Volume 60 (Edition: Jamey Aebersold Jazz)
Charlie Parker, "Blues for Alice", from Four & More, Volume 65 (Edition: Jamey Aebersold Jazz)
Wayne Shorter, "Black Nile" from Wayne Shorter, Volume 33 (Edition: Jamey Aebersold Jazz)

Recorded Round repertoire should be played with a play-along recording (ie. Aebersold, Band-in-a-Box, iRealb).

* Competitions are subject to all rules and regulations on this page as well as the General Competition Information and Rules and Regulations. Incomplete entries will be subject to disqualification.

Coordinator

Brendon Wilkins
bwilkins@colby.edu