Junior Soloist Competition

The Junior Soloist Competition is open to outstanding young flutists. Three finalists will be selected based on their recorded round audition to compete at the 2027 NFA Convention in Minneapolis. Cash prizes of $500, $250, and $100 will be awarded to the finalists.

Competition Requirements*

AGE REQUIREMENT: All entrants must meet BOTH of the following requirements:
- have been enrolled and in good standing as full time students during the 2026-2027 academic year.
- be age 15 or younger on the first day of the convention. Entrants may be required to show proof of age.

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, 2027. To join or renew, go to nfaonline.org/signup.
Completed entry form
Uploaded all files
$65 entry fee (paid during submission process)
Previous first-place winners of this competition are ineligible to compete again in this event.
Applicants may NOT apply for BOTH the Junior Soloist and High School Soloist competitions in the same year.

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. Movements may be uploaded separately if you choose. All uploaded files must be audio recordings. No videos are allowed.

Cécile Chaminade, Mignonne from Three Pieces with piano (any edition)
Michel Blavet, Sonata Op. 2 No. 2 (any edition), III. Gavotta "Les Caquets"
- Please take the first repeat, do not take the second repeat.

All Recorded Round repertoire must be recorded WITH piano accompaniment.

Final Round Repertoire

This repertoire will be presented at the 2027 NFA Convention in Minneapolis in the order of the finalist’s choosing. The NFA will provide a pianist for the final round.

Germaine Tailleferre, Forlane (Edition: Schott - Flute Music by Female Composers)
Moritz Moszkowski, Spanish Dances, Op. 12 (Edition: Kalmus), No. 2, Moderato

* 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

Allison Asthana
allison.asthana@gmail.com