Registration for FluteFest 2020 is now full!
But...you can still get on the waiting list! Sign up below, and we'll notify you when a spot becomes available.
Register for the Wait List for FluteFest 2020
Welcome! We're so excited that you're interested in FluteFest 2020!
If you know us, you know that we have a pretty awesome sense of humor. But, sometimes we need to be serious, like right now, for example. Because FluteFest will be really awkward and sad if people skip this next part.
(Don't skip this next part)
FluteFest is partly a sight-reading festival, so we have to get people grouped with other players of the same ability level. Most people don't enjoy feeling lost and out of their league, or frustrated because the people they are playing with can't keep up...so let's make sure everyone gets playing buddies who are on the same comfy level as themselves!
Please use the excerpts below to choose your level for the day. We'll make sure that you and the people around you have a great time! Or, as a new option this year, you may choose to join the Free Improvisation group, coached by Minta White.
*Warning!* (In case you thought you could skip this, hahaha) These are not the same as last year’s excerpts...
What’s the best way to do this?
We recommend giving yourself just 10 minutes to look over the excerpt of your choice, and then turn on your metronome and play it at the printed tempo marking. Record yourself. Listen to it. Does it sound effortless and musical? Were you able to pay attention to the dynamics and articulations? Compare it to the sample recording. How accurate were you on pitches and rhythms? If you only made a couple of mistakes, that’s the level for you. If you feel like you are in between levels, please choose the easier level. Remember, it’s about creating beautiful music and having fun with other flutists, and not about ego.
Also, keep in mind that your sight-reading level is often a level or even two or three levels easier than what you could learn to perform given a week or two or even a few hours. We all know and understand, and are in the same boat! So don’t be shy about leveling down. You’ll only get two hours or less to sight-read AND rehearse with your group at FluteFest, so you don’t want to be bogged down worrying about technique.
Is Level 1 just a little too fast/high/rhythmic? Make a practice plan, and we’ll see you next year!
If you know us, you know that we have a pretty awesome sense of humor. But, sometimes we need to be serious, like right now, for example. Because FluteFest will be really awkward and sad if people skip this next part.
(Don't skip this next part)
FluteFest is partly a sight-reading festival, so we have to get people grouped with other players of the same ability level. Most people don't enjoy feeling lost and out of their league, or frustrated because the people they are playing with can't keep up...so let's make sure everyone gets playing buddies who are on the same comfy level as themselves!
Please use the excerpts below to choose your level for the day. We'll make sure that you and the people around you have a great time! Or, as a new option this year, you may choose to join the Free Improvisation group, coached by Minta White.
*Warning!* (In case you thought you could skip this, hahaha) These are not the same as last year’s excerpts...
What’s the best way to do this?
We recommend giving yourself just 10 minutes to look over the excerpt of your choice, and then turn on your metronome and play it at the printed tempo marking. Record yourself. Listen to it. Does it sound effortless and musical? Were you able to pay attention to the dynamics and articulations? Compare it to the sample recording. How accurate were you on pitches and rhythms? If you only made a couple of mistakes, that’s the level for you. If you feel like you are in between levels, please choose the easier level. Remember, it’s about creating beautiful music and having fun with other flutists, and not about ego.
Also, keep in mind that your sight-reading level is often a level or even two or three levels easier than what you could learn to perform given a week or two or even a few hours. We all know and understand, and are in the same boat! So don’t be shy about leveling down. You’ll only get two hours or less to sight-read AND rehearse with your group at FluteFest, so you don’t want to be bogged down worrying about technique.
Is Level 1 just a little too fast/high/rhythmic? Make a practice plan, and we’ll see you next year!
Level 1
Who usually plays in Level 1? Intermediate/Advanced adult amateurs, high school and college players, anyone who wants a little challenge and a lot of fun!
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Level 2
Who usually plays in Level 2? Advanced players of any age, many college players, pros who want to relax a little, and anyone who wants to have fun, but isn't scared of lots of accidentals and prickly key signatures.
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Listen:
Excerpt 1 (Lyrically)
Excerpt 1 again....(Less Lyrically, but rhythmically accurate and in the correct key for you soulless sticklers out there)
Excerpt 2 (Allegretto con moto)
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Level 3
Who usually plays in Level 3? Professional classical flutists, graduate-level flute students, DMAs, anyone with exceptionally polished tone, technique, and musicality who is comfortable reading anything, including extended techniques.
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New! Level X: Free Improvisation Chamber Group
This year Minta White is offering to coach a free improv chamber group. This would be in place of your sight-reading small chamber group. If you are interested, the group will meet to rehearse at the same time as the other sight-reading groups. Minta will guide you in learning to freely improvise with other flutists. No prior experience is required, and players of Levels 1 - 3 are welcome.
Register for the Wait List
1. Make sure you followed the directions above carefully!
2. Are you sure? Don't skim, go back and really read it, and follow all the steps.
3. Confident you chose the best level for you? Go ahead and register using the form below!
4. Registration fee is optional - please, feel welcome to attend for free. First and foremost, we want to see your smiling face at FluteFest 2020! However, having such an awesome time in the company of awesome people inspires ideas for future betterments, enhancements, and improvements, some of which require [gasp!] money! If you are able to chip in, with any amount, your contribution will help us to: add to our sheet music wish list fund, start an ensemble piece commission fund, buy dinner for our presenters, and get snacks for you. Thank you!
5. Get a shirt! (Not required, but lots of fun!) Shirts will be available for pickup at FluteFest if you want to save on shipping, or select "Ship to My Address" to have it delivered to your door before FluteFest.
2. Are you sure? Don't skim, go back and really read it, and follow all the steps.
3. Confident you chose the best level for you? Go ahead and register using the form below!
4. Registration fee is optional - please, feel welcome to attend for free. First and foremost, we want to see your smiling face at FluteFest 2020! However, having such an awesome time in the company of awesome people inspires ideas for future betterments, enhancements, and improvements, some of which require [gasp!] money! If you are able to chip in, with any amount, your contribution will help us to: add to our sheet music wish list fund, start an ensemble piece commission fund, buy dinner for our presenters, and get snacks for you. Thank you!
5. Get a shirt! (Not required, but lots of fun!) Shirts will be available for pickup at FluteFest if you want to save on shipping, or select "Ship to My Address" to have it delivered to your door before FluteFest.
FluteFest 2020 is limited to 60 participants, and registration will close January 1, 2020.
If we reach more than 60 registrants before January 1st, we'll change this page to be a waiting list sign up.
Register soon and tell your friends - FluteFest fills up very quickly. Can't wait to see you!
If we reach more than 60 registrants before January 1st, we'll change this page to be a waiting list sign up.
Register soon and tell your friends - FluteFest fills up very quickly. Can't wait to see you!
Wait List Registration Form
Don't see a form here? Follow this link instead.