RAFA Artist Competition

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 7, 2025.

Up to 3 finalists will be selected to perform for a panel of judges and the Flute Fair audience on Saturday, November 8.

• 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 2026-2027 season.
• The second place winner will receive a cash prize of $500.
• The third place winner will receive a cash prize of $250.

Preliminary recorded round repertoire:

• G.P. Telemann: Fantasia No. 9 in E Major, with all repeats
• A. Hailstork: Yuhwa

Electronic submission deadline: 11:59 p.m., Saturday, September 13

Semi-final round:
November 7, 6:30 p.m.
Highland United Methodist Church
1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

Final round:
November 8 (during the RAFA Flute Fair)
Highland United Methodist Church

2025 RAFA Artist Competition official rules
2025 RAFA Artist Competition PDF flyer

For more information, contact Kelly Nivison, Artist Competition Coordinator
rafa.artist.competition@gmail.com

Entry and electronic submission

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Age as of January 1, 2025 *

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Final Round Repertoire *

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RAFA Membership Options

• Student - $15.00
• Adult - $30.00
• Family - $35.00
• Life - $400.00

How would you like to be involved?

• Review and Contest participant (date TBD)
• Review and Contest judge (date TBD)
• Solo and Ensemble Fest participant (date TBD)
• Solo and Ensemble Fest judge (date TBD)
• Members' Recital performer (date TBD)
• Flute choir
• Photography
• Newsletter (article writing)
• Fundraising
• Publicity
• Volunteer at events
• Provide refreshments

Non-refundable audition fee

Price: $75.00

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• I agree

By completing this application, I acknowledge that I was age 17 or above on or before January 1, 2025. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the Raleigh Area Flute Association 2025 Artist Competition Official Rules. I further understand and agree that if chosen as a semi-finalist I will perform in the Semi-Final round on Friday, November 8, 2025, in Raleigh, NC, and I agree that if selected as a finalist I will perform in the Final round on Saturday, November 9, 2025, in Raleigh, NC. I understand that it is my responsibility to arrange for my own pianist at my own expense for the Final round (a qualified pianist will be available locally for rehearsal and performance).

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Use the following form to register for the 2024 Artist Competition and submit your Preliminary round recordings.