Young Artist 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

Young Artist Competition

The Young Artist Competition is for outstanding flutists, ages 29 or younger, as of February 1, 2027, who have completed an undergraduate degree at a college, university, or conservatory. Three finalists will be selected for the final round held at the annual Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention. Cash prizes of $1,000, $750, and $500 may be awarded. Previous first prize winners are not eligible to participate. There is no residency requirement. Applicant must be a current full or life member of the FSW. Music written for flute and keyboard must be recorded with both instruments. Accompanist for the final round is the responsibility of the finalist.

Requirements*

  1. Online application and fee, $40
  2. Submit a preliminary round recording containing the following: Robert Maggio (1994-), Elysian Fields for solo flute (Theodore Presser) and up to ten minutes of music of applicant's choice. Selected repertoire may consist of a single movement or excerpt from a larger work. Extended introductions or interludes may be shortened or omitted at the performer's discretion.
  3. Final round repertoire: Elysian Fields from the preliminary round and one or more selections of the applicant’s choice, which may be different from preliminary round selections. The repertoire should represent at least two musical periods, one of which must be different from that of the required repertoire. Selected repertoire may consist of a single movement or excerpt from a larger work. All finalists will begin their program with the required music selection, Elysian Fields. The applicant's final round repertoire, including titles, movements, composer's dates, and publishers are required at the time of the application. Finalists will be bound by their original selections. Total maximum time is 20 (twenty) minutes, including the required selection, applicant’s selections, and time between movements/pieces.

 

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

Updated 7/28/2026