2025 FLUTE FESTIVAL & COMPETITION
Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Phoenix College
If there are fewer than 4 competitors, only 1st and
2nd place will be awarded.
Competitive Performers
The competitive portion of the festival is open to all Arizona Flute Society Members* as outlined below. Please see the Repertoire List button above for the required repertoire each Competitive Division. Both solo flute and solo piccolo are allowed but you may only play one instrument in the assigned division.
Debut Division: Grades 6 and under
Junior Division: Grades 7, 8, 9
Senior Division: Grades 10, 11, 12
Adult Enthusiast Division: 18+ adult performer who does not have nor is
working towards a degree in music performance
Young Artist: Current Undergraduate Students
Adult Professional Division: 18+ adult performer who is either a current graduate student or is a not a student but has a completed music performance degree
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The winners of the Debut & Junior Divisions will be awarded the following:
1st Place: 100% scholarship to the AFS Summer Flute Workshop
2nd Place: 50% scholarship to the AFS Summer Flute Workshop
3rd Place: 50% scholarship to the AFS Summer Flute Workshop
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The winners of the Senior, Young Artist, and Adult Professional Divisions will be awarded the following:
1st Place: $100 + 100% scholarship to the AFS Summer Flute Workshop
2nd Place: $50 + 50% scholarship to the AFS Summer Flute Workshop
3rd Place: $25 + 25% scholarship to the AFS Summer Flute Workshop
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The winners of the Adult Enthusiast Division will be awarded the following:
1st Place: $75 & 100% scholarship to the AFS Summer Flute Workshop
2nd Place: $50 & 50% scholarship to the AFS Summer Flute Workshop
3rd Place: $25 & 25% scholarship to the AFS Summer Flute Workshop
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Piano accompaniment is required for all performances in the Competitive category unless the selected piece is written for solo unaccompanied flute.
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Adult Enthusiasts, Young Artists, and Adult Professionals may select any flute or piccolo solo that is a maximum of 10 minutes duration. All other performers should choose solo flute or solo piccolo pieces of 7 minutes or less.
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Pieces can only be performed in the division they are assigned. If a contestant wishes to perform repertoire from a higher division, he/she must compete in the more advanced division. Please see the Repertoire List button above for the required repertoire.
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If there are fewer than 3 competitors in a division, only 1st place will be awarded. If there are fewer than 4 competitors, only 1st and 2nd place will be awarded.​​​
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* Note: Registrants must be domiciled in the State of AZ, a student at a grade school, junior or senior high school, and/or be enrolled in a state college or university to be eligible to compete. Registrants must also have an active 2024-2025 AFS membership to register for the Flute Festival and Competition.
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Registration Deadline: March 14, 2025
Registration Fee: $25
Festival Performers (Non-Competitive)
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The non-competitive category of the AFS Flute Festival is open to Arizona Flute Society Members* of all ages.
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Performances can include flute solos, piccolo solos, low flute solos, and flute ensembles. Participants may perform a piece of their choice lasting no more than 7 minutes.
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Piano accompaniment is optional for non-competitive performances.
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Non-competitive performers will receive a Certificate of Participation and judges' comment sheets.
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Registration Deadline: March 14, 2025
Registration Fee: $25
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​Please use the Registration, Repertoire, and Membership buttons to access the repertoire list, registration form, and AFS membership page. Please share with anyone you know who may be interested in participating.
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If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Peterson at arizonaflutesociety@gmail.com
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Payment Options​​
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Pay online with a credit card during registration. Choose the correct "ticket" for your Division/Category and pay the registration fee. ​
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Festival Exhibitors & Vendors
Want to reserve a booth at our Festival?
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The $100 registration fee includes a booth for your organization, company, or store. We will provide tables and there are wall outlets available. Please complete the registration form here so we know what you'll need!​
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Phoenix College Music Building
