The RAFA Artist Competition was created to provide advanced flutists ages 17 and above an opportunity to compete on a worldwide level.
Six semi-finalists chosen from the recorded preliminary round will perform for a panel of judges and the general public on Friday, November 10, 2023.
Up to 3 finalists will be selected to perform for a panel of judges and the Flute Fair audience on Saturday, November 11.
- The first place winner will receive a cash prize of $1000 and will be invited to perform at an event during the Raleigh Area Flute Association’s 2024-2025 season.
- The second place winner will receive a cash prize of $500.
- The third place winner will receive a cash prize of $250.
Congratulations to the 2023 RAFA Artist Competition winners:
- First Place: Kyrese Washington
- Second Place: Lorien Britt
- Third Place: Sarah Haines
Judging results from the 2023 Preliminary recorded round:
Semi-finalists (in alphabetical order by last name)
- Lorien Britt
- Phoebe Chen
- Sarah Haines
- Jaein Kim (withdrawn)
- Jonathan Oldham
- Elaina Palada
Alternates
- Kyrese Washington (advanced to Semi-Final)
- Cortney Morley
2023 RAFA Artist Competition Semi-Final Round
Friday, November 10, 6:30 p.m.
Highland United Methodist Church
1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
Our 6 semi-finalists will perform 20-minute programs of unaccompanied music for a panel of judges and for the general public.
Open to the public
Free admission
2023 RAFA Artist Competition Final Round
with pianist Kenneth Grigg
Saturday, November 11, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (during the RAFA Flute Fair)
Highland United Methodist Church
1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
Flute Fair: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Up to 3 finalists chosen from the Semi-Final round will perform 20-minute programs with piano for a panel of judges and the Flute Fair audience.
The first place winner will receive a cash prize of $1000 and will be invited to perform at an event during the Raleigh Area Flute Association’s 2024-2025 season. The second place winner will receive a cash prize of $500. The third place winner will receive a cash prize of $250.
We hope you will attend both events!
Preliminary recorded round repertoire:
- G.P. Telemann: Fantasia No. 6 in D Minor
- J. Ibert: Pièce pour flûte seule
Electronic submission deadline: 11:59 p.m., Saturday, September 16
Semi-final round:
November 10, 6:30 p.m.
Highland United Methodist Church
1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
Final round:
November 11 (during the RAFA Flute Fair)
Highland United Methodist Church
2023 RAFA Artist Competition official rules
2023 RAFA Artist Competition PDF flyer
For more information, contact Kelly Nivison, Artist Competition Coordinator
rafa.artist.competition@gmail.com
Registration is now closed.