Collegiate Soloist Competition

2027 Competition

Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention
February 13-14, 2027
Application opens August 20, 2026
Deadline for submission: November 1, 2026, 5 PM EST

Collegiate Soloist Competition

The Collegiate Soloist Competition is for outstanding flutists ages 27 and younger (as of February 1, 2027), who are enrolled as an undergraduate at a college, university, or conservatory located in a Mid-Atlantic state or have their residence of record in a Mid-Atlantic state as defined in the 2027 General Competition Information, Rules and Regulations.  Three finalists will be selected for the final round held at the annual Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention.  Cash prizes of $300, $200 & $100 may be awarded. Applicants must be a student member of the FSW. All works for flute and keyboard must be recorded using both instruments. Previous first prizewinners are not eligible to participate. All works for flute and keyboard must be recorded using both instruments.

Requirements*:

  1. Online application and fee, $25
  2. Submit a  preliminary round recording containing the following:
    • Telemann (1681-1767), any Fantasia (complete) from 12 Fantasias for Flute without Bass, TWV 40:2-13 (any edition)
    • Jacques Castérède (1926-2014), Étude XII from Douze Études Pour Flute, Tema con variazioni, molto liberamente, quasi una improvisazione (Leduc)
  3. Final round repertoire:
    • Philip Glass (1937-), Serenade for solo flute (Theodore Presser Company, often listed under Elkan-Vogel)
    • Telemann Fantasia from the preliminary round.

 

*Applicants are subject to all rules and regulations on this page as well as the 2027 General Competition Information, Rules and Regulations. 

Updated 7/10/2026