Festival of Flutes

**Festival of Flutes Registration is Now Closed.**

The 19th Annual Festival of Flutes on Sunday, February 12, 2012 is an opportunity for an evaluated recital experience. Flutists of all ages and levels are invited to participate in this positive performing opportunity. Each participant will be assigned to a recital according to level. Each recital will be approximately one hour in length and family and friends are invited to attend. Participant evaluations will be presented shortly after each recital and each performer will receive a certificate of accomplishment. The most outstanding performances will be chosen for an Honors Recital at Sherwood on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Recording or videotaping of the performance is prohibited.

Festival Categories

Solo:  For Outstanding rating one piece must be from memory.
Flute Ensemble:  two or more flutists.
Chamber Ensemble:  mixed instrumentation including at least one flutist.

Repertoire Requirements

For Solo, Flute Ensemble, and Chamber Ensemble performers should prepare two pieces of contrasting style.

Festival Ratings/Awards

Outstanding                   I+
Excellent                       I
Good                            II
Needs Improvement      III

Detailed comment sheets from the adjudicators will be mailed to the participant's private teacher. Medals are awarded to students who have participated in Festival of Flutes for three years or who have received an Outstanding rating for two years consecutively.

Festival Levels / Time Allotments

Accompanist

An accompanist is required for all participants in Festival of Flutes. It is the responsibility of the participant to secure an accompanist, not the responsibility of the event organizers. If you need an accompanist and do not have one, click here to download a list of suggested accompanists.

Fees

Solo Participant: $45
Ensemble: $50 for up to 4 members. ($10 for each additional member)

How To Register

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT FOR THE 2012 FESTIVAL OF FLUTES IS A TWO STEP PROCESS:

1. Register for the event online by clicking this link and completing the online form: 2012 Festival of Flutes Event Registration. Registration by phone or in person at Sherwood will NOT be accepted.

2. Once you complete the event registration above, you must pay for the event. There are three ways to pay for the 2012 Festival of Flutes:

1. Online. Click this link to visit our Online Registration Center to pay online. (Click on the "Register For Classes" button, then one of the two links for Festival of Flutes.) You will need to create an account for yourself if you do not already have one.
2. By phone. Call us at (312) 369-3100 to pay by phone.
3. In person. Visit our front desk during normal business hours to pay in person.

Assigned performance times will be emailed to the participant and their accompanist approximately two weeks before the event. An email address is required to register for this event in order to recieve important event communication. Event information will NOT be communicated via postal mail or by phone.

For questions about the Festival of Flutes, call  312-369-3100, ext. 3180 or email lgoethemcginn@colum.edu.

Last day to register is December 23, 2011.
Registration is now closed.