Patti Watters is the Flute Faire Coordinator.

How do we get to the event?

See our new "Directions" page

What do the fees go to?  Is this a “for profit” event?

The Hampton Roads Flute Faire is non profit.  The event is presented by professional flutists in Hampton Roads, in partnership with the Governor’s School for the Arts and Old Dominion University.  The participating professional flutists are listed as our “Advisory Board.”  The event is a gift to the local community that encourages everyone to participate in music, and especially the art of playing the flute. 

The Advisor Board donates their time for the event.  Tasks such as registration, vendors registration, planning for accompanists, program design, logistical planning, etc. are divided among the Advisor Board members to make the event happen.

The money that is paid to the Hampton Roads Flute Faire offsets the expenses of the event (printing, Guest Artist expenses, websites, accompanists, etc.)  The goal is that the balance sheet = $0.00 for each year.  Fees are set in an attempt to achieve a zero balance sheet. 

Donations to the Flute Faire should be tax deductable.  (As always, consult with your tax professional.) 

Donations to the Flute Faire are always appreciated, and often make the difference in the bottom line of our balance sheet!!!

When and where are the competitions?

The College division and Adult Amateur competitions will be held during Flute Faire on Saturday morning, February 14, 2009. Entries for these two divisions must be POSTMARKED by January 28, 2009. You will be notified of your audition time on our Web site at: www.flutefaire.com These auditions will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Elementary, Middle School, and High School divisions:
must be POSTMARKED by January 15, 2009.  

The College division and Adult Amateur competitions:
must be POSTMARKED by January 28, 2009.

You will be notified of your audition time on our Web site at: www.flutefaire.com

There are no music eligibility requirements. Maximum solo length is 10 minutes. An accompanist must be used if the piece was written for such. If you do not have your own accompanist, one will be provided at the cost of $10 for Elementary and Middle School, $20 for High School, and $25 for College and Adult Amateur. If you are using a Flute Faire accompanist, a copy of the piano score must be included with this registration form. All participants must provide one copy of the flute part to the judges on the day of the competition.

Winners will not be charged an additional accompanist fee for performing in master classes.

Awards may include monetary prizes, accessories, or tickets.  The top 3 winners of the Elementary and Middle School divisions will perform at a master class on Saturday, February 14, 2009. The 3 High School and College winners will perform for Dr. Shelley Binder in her master class at 11:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.

Do I need to send the registration via Certified Mail or UPS/ FedEx?

No  Regular US Mail works fine. 

Where can I get the form?

It can be downloaded here.