Register for Flute Camp
2024 Registration is open!
Apply today!
NEW in 2024: TWO WEEK OPTION!
Tuition
$425 one week
$840 two weeks
Pay in Full -or- 50% Deposit
Deposit balance due by June 1
Registration fee: $25
(non-refundable unless not accepted)
Due date:
Regular: June 1, 2024
(earlier application is helpful!)
Refunds:
Full refund (minus registration fee) until June 1
Covid-19 precautions
TBD as we get closer to the date. Contact us if these precautions impact whether you apply.
Audition: See Audition Information below.
Optional Honors Ensemble: See audition information below.
Why sign up for two weeks?
- Make a big jump in your musical progress as you master challenging music
- Deepen friendships with more bonding opportunities
- Be proud of preparing a higher quality performance
- More opportunities for fun!
- Less summer schedule stress with a 2-week routine
2024 Auditions
- After you register for Flute-a-rama, please send a video-recorded audition.
- At Flute-a-rama Summer Camp students break out into ensemble groups and play with others at their level. We want you to thrive with your peers, so this audition helps us determine which group will be happiest for you and allows us to give you music that will help you play well and improve.
- If you study with Carrie or Melissa you do not have to submit an audition video.
Audition Requirements:
Record a video of yourself playing the scales and excerpts at the level that represents your current playing ability:
Beginner
Excerpts
Scale: C major 1 octave OR F major 2 octave scale
Intermediate
Excerpts
Scales: E-flat major OR G major (2 octaves, slurred if possible)
AND a 2 octave chromatic scale
Advanced
Excerpts
Scales: B-flat major + E major (2 octaves, slurred sixteenth notes)
AND a 3 octave chromatic scale
Due date
Audition videos are due by June 1, 2024. They can be submitted at any time in the application process and are helpful early!
New Flute-a-rama applicants are recommended to submit videos by May 1, 2024.
Minimum level for participation in Flute-a-rama:
(1) At least one year of study at time of application or recommendation of private teacher.
(2) Student must be able to consistently produce a tone up to C just above the staff, and play a one octave C scale.
(3) For reference, student must be able to play this beginner excerpt from 2023.
If you are not yet at this level, we invite you to join us next year!
If you have any doubt about whether you meet the playing level requirements, please contact us.
How to send a video
Send us (1) a link to a YouTube video or (2) a link to a video uploaded to Google drive.
To send the link you can use this form or reply to a previous email that you have received from us. Please contact us if you need help.
2024 Honors Ensemble (optional)
The Flute-a-rama Honors Ensemble is a unique opportunity for advanced students enrolled in the two week Flute-a-rama camp:
• Take your performance to a higher level with a longer rehearsal timeframe
• Collaborate with other high-performing players
• Learn exciting, challenging repertoire
• Develop leadership and teamwork skills
• Cultivate independent work expertise
How to Audition:
Submit a video of yourself performing the listed Honors Ensemble excerpts and scales.
Due date: May 15, 2024
Honors Ensemble Audition excerpts
Scales: A major AND G-flat major scales (2 octaves, slurred sixteenth notes) AND 3 octave chromatic scale (slurred triplet eighth notes)
How to send a video:
Send us (1) a link to a YouTube video or (2) a link to a video uploaded to Google drive.
To send the link you can use this form or reply to a previous email that you have received from us.
Please contact us if you need help.
Do I need to submit a separate audition video to apply for Flute-a-rama?
No. The Honors Ensemble audition video can be a replacement for the general Flute-a-rama audition (see above).
Do I need to submit a video if I am a student of Melissa or Carrie?
Yes, you are required to submit an audition video with the Honors Ensemble excerpt if you would like to be considered for this opportunity.
