Competition Opportunities

• Laudie Porter Competition - for young performers, grades 7 through 12.
• UMFA Young Artist Competition - for performers from 18 to 30 years old.
• UMFA Guest Artist Master Class Competition - open to all ages
• Check out our Local Student Competitions page for other opportunities.

Performance Opportunities

• Rising Stars Festival - for flutists of all ages.  Students perform solo and ensemble pieces in a friendly, non-competitive environment at the annual UMFA flute festival.  They receive a certificate of participation and constructive comments from a professional flutist.
• Suzuki Flute Choir - for students of all levels.  Students will have opportunities to premiere new flute choir works in the 2015 Marathon Concert, Flute Choir Showcase, and Flute Fest.
• Honors Flute Choir - for outstanding Junior and Senior High School students.  Students must audition to participate in the choir.  Selected students rehearse together for a day and perform a concert for family and friends.
• UMFA Parlor Concerts - for all ages and levels.  UMFA members perform for a small, friendly audience in concerts hosted at peoples' homes.  Performances are usually followed by delicious food and a flute choir reading session!
• Check out our Summer Flute/Music Camps page for more performance opportunities.