The High School Young Artist Competition (HSYAC) is open to any flutist in grades 9–12 who has not previously won the first prize. This competition is part of the SEMFA Festival. Please plan to attend the entire day of the SEMFA Festival.

Six finalists will be selected on the basis of recorded auditions. Judges will award, at their discretion, first and second place cash prizes in the amounts of $500.00, and $300.00. The first place winner will perform in a masterclass for the festival guest artist. 

The HSYAC has a $30.00 non-refundable application fee that can be paid via PayPal on the application. 

Interested applicants should complete the HSYAC Online Application Form below and complete payment. Applications and Payment must be received by April 10, 2025 11:59 pm ET. 

All applicants must be current SEMFA members.

Applicants are responsible for their own collaborative pianists. Works with piano must be recorded/performed with piano. Our recommended pianist is Dianne Frazer who will be available at the SEMFA 2025 Festival.

Recorded Preliminary Round

• Three Preludes by Robert Muczynski (Any Standard Edition)

Live Round

• Three Preludes by Robert Muczynski (Any Standard Edition)

And CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Sérénade aux étoiles, Op.142 by Cécile Chaminade (Any Standard Edition)
• Pièce, Op. 189 by Mel Bonis (Any Standard Edition)

• Previous first place winners of the HSYAC are ineligible for this competition.
   
• The final round is open to the public.
   
• Finalists must provide their own accompanist.
   
• Finalists agree to appear at the SEMFA Festival at their own expense.

Prepare one UNEDITED HIGH QUALITY video recording of your performance and upload this to a private YouTube link. Submit the link to your video in the google form. All pieces must be in one video link and edited recordings will be disqualified.

Fill out the online HSYAC Competition application form above.

Pay $30 non-refundable application fee (along with $15 student SEMFA membership dues if you are not currently a SEMFA member) by PayPal. You will receive an email confirmation when we have all of your materials and payment. Payment for both available in HSYAC Online Application.