FLUTE TECHNICIAN, Missy Mahon. Trained by Eric South. Straubinger Certified. 678.662.2458
FLUTE TECHNICIAN, Missy Mahon. Trained by Eric South. Straubinger Certified. 678.662.2458
Promoting, educating, and encouraging flutists.
2026 YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION
for flutists under 30 years of age at the time of application
PRELIMINARY ROUND REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS
One work selected from each group:
A) a Baroque or Classical sonata, concerto, or solo work
B) a Romantic, 20th Century, or Contemporary work
All repertoire should be performed with accompaniment unless written for flute alone. Single movements from larger works are acceptable. Recordings should not exceed 20 minutes in length. Recordings should be submitted as a continuous take, but each piece may be recorded separately. Recordings should be AUDIO ONLY with no editing. Accepted file types are mp3, wav, and m4a.
1st place - $1000 and a recital at the 2027 AFC Flute Fair
2nd place - $500
3rd place - $250​
The Atlanta Flute Club announces its twenty-fifth (25th) annual Young Artist Competition. The competition is open to flutists who have not reached their thirtieth (30th) birthday at the time of application. Applicants must be members of the Atlanta Flute Club and be current in their dues obligations. Applicants, your membership fee will be automatically added to your $50 application fee at checkout. A preliminary recorded audition is required. The preliminary recording should be AUDIO ONLY, ONE-TAKE. Please note NO EDITING WHATSOEVER IS PERMITTED.
A committee will judge the preliminary audition, and three finalists will be chosen to compete at the AFC Flute Fair on March 14, 2026.
The first place winner will be featured in recital at the 2027 Flute Fair.
Please note that finalists will be required to register for the 2026 Flute Fair.
The deadline for preliminary recorded audition submission is Friday, January 3rd, 2026 at 11:59PM EST.
Finalists will be notified by January 31st.
There is a $50 application fee due upon submission.
​The Young Artist Competition Finals will take place at the Atlanta Flute Club Flute Fair on Saturday, March 14th. Finalists will prepare a 25-30 minute program of their choice. Programs should be representative of the artistic voice and values of the performer, and will be evaluated on their cohesion and creativity in addition to their execution.
YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION WINNERS
2001 - 2025