WEST MICHIGAN FLUTE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

2024 YOUTH COMPETITIONS and Events

Saturday February 24, 2024

Located at Hope College Department of Music in Holland, Michigan

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

 
 
 

The West Michigan Flute Association, in partnership with the Great Lakes Flute Festival, is introducing the Darlene Dugan Young Artist competition.

2024 Darlene Dugan Young Artist Competition (ages 18-25) is a live competition that will be held February 24, 2024 onsite at the Great Lakes Flute Festival this year.

Eligibility: We invite applications from flutists who will be at least 18 years of age and younger than 26 years of age at the time of the competition

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Competition is now CLOSED. Come and see the Darlene Dugan Young Artist Finalists at the Great Lakes Flute Festival February 24, 2024.

 
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Youth Masterclass And Recital

The West Michigan Flute Association, in partnership with the Great Lakes Flute Festival, is introducing a new masterclass competition.

2024 Masterclass Performers Competition (ages 18 and younger) a competition held via a submitted recording. Competition applications open September 1 and closes December 1, 2023. Selected winners will perform live in masterclass at the Great Lakes Flute Festival, February 24, 2024.

Eligibility: we invite applications from student flutists through the age of 17 on or before February 24, 2024

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Competition is now CLOSED. Support our Youth at the at the Great Lakes Flute Festival February 24, 2024.

 
 
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Competition and Masterclass Application Process

1. Apply for the Great Lakes Youth Program

2. Submit Application and Registration Fee. (included in application and below).

Application will remain open September 1 and closes December 1, 2023.


Location:

the Great Lakes Flute Festival

Hope College

Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts

221 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI 49423


Eligibility

The West Michigan Flute Association, in partnership with the Great Lakes Flute Festival, is introducing the Darlene Dugan Young Artist competition AND masterclass competition.

2024 Darlene Dugan Young Artist Competition (ages 18-25) is a live competition that will be held February 24, 2024 onsite at the Great Lakes Flute Festival this year.

2024 Masterclass Performers Competition (ages 18 and younger) a competition held via a submitted recording. Competition applications open September 1 and closes December 1, 2023. Selected winners will perform live in masterclass at the Great Lakes Flute Festival, February 24, 2024.

  1. Apply for the Great Lakes Youth Program

  2. Submit Application and Registration Fee. (included in application and below).

Application will remain open September 1 and closes December 1, 2023.


Prizes

Darlene Dugan Young Artist Cash Prizes:

1st place: $300 

2nd place: $200

3rd place: $100


REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

See you February 24, 2024!



Required Repertoire

Darlene Dugan Young Artist Competition:

Preliminary Round Submission: 1 or 2 pieces that represent your playing. They do not need to be the piece(s) you will be performing. 

Live Round: 2 contrasting pieces not more than 12 minutes in length.

2024 Masterclass and Recital

Preliminary Round Submission: 1 or 2 pieces that represent your playing. They do not need to be the piece(s) you will be performing.  

Live Masterclass and/or Recital Performance: A piece of your choice not more than 8 minutes in length.  



Submission

Applicant must submit the following materials for consideration

 


For more information email:

wMFAYOUTHCOMPETITION@gmail.com

Good luck to all students!


 

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