Because of the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and the Delta variant, this year’s Review and Contest will again be virtual. However, instead of using a live Zoom format as we did in 2020, we will use recorded video auditions.
The Review and Contest is an annual event sponsored by RAFA to further the education of RAFA member flutists. It is an opportunity for flutists of all levels of playing ability to perform for professionals who provide written comments and suggestions for improvement. Students (grades 1 through 12 or at least half-time students in college or graduate school) may enter the Review or Contest, and adults may enter the Adult Review. Each participant performs two pieces for evaluation by two judges.
Contest participants compete against other flutists in the same division and grade level. Contest winners receive prizes of scholarship money and have the option to be featured in the Student Showcase at the virtual RAFA Flute Fair.
Participants in the Review and Adult Review receive written evaluation by the judges but are not eligible for scholarship prizes.
2021 Review and Contest
Sunday, November 4-7, 2021
The 2021 virtual Review and Contest will be completed on Sunday, November 7. Participants will submit video recordings for evaluation by the judges. The deadline for registration is Friday, September 24, and the deadline for video submissions is Wednesday, November 3. The judges will complete their evaluation sheets electronically, and Contest winners will be announced by the end of the day, November 7. For details, see the Review and Contest guidelines.
RAFA Student Showcase at the 2021 Flute Fair
Saturday, November 13, 2021
The RAFA Flute Fair will be a virtual event. Participation in the RAFA Student Showcase will be optional. Each contest who is declared a winner will have the option of preparing a video performance of one of his or her Contest pieces that will be available for viewing during the Flute Fair. Each Contest winner who chooses to participate in the Student Showcase is required to perform with accompaniment or other backing track in the video, if his or her piece is written with piano accompaniment. All winners will be eligible to receive scholarship money regardless of whether they participate in the RAFA Student Showcase.
Guidelines
2021 Review and Contest guidelines
2021 Repertoire Lists
The Review and Contest repertoire committee is reviewing the repertoire lists for possible revisions. The 2021 list will not be changed for this year’s Review and Contest. Updated lists for 2022 and later will be posted when the revisions are complete.
2021 R&C Repertoire Lists (all divisions)
Registration
Registration is closed.