Apply Now for the 2024-2025 James Pappoutsakis Flute Competition

The prestigious James Pappoutsakis Flute Competition is now accepting applications for its 2024-2025 season. This annual competition, open to talented flutists enrolled in select Boston-based music programs, offers participants the chance to compete for valuable prizes and recognition.

Application Deadline: November 1, 2024

Flutists interested in applying must submit their applications no later than November 1, 2024. Detailed application instructions can be found at the end of this page. For any questions or concerns, please reach out via email at admin@pappoutsakis.org for assistance.

Prizes

Participants in the James Pappoutsakis Flute Competition stand to win several exciting prizes, though these are subject to change without notice. Below is an overview of the awards:

First Prize Winner

$2500 Cash Award

Eight hours of professional studio recording time at Futura Productions, engineered by Grammy-nominated John Weston

A Flute FX Gift Certificate for a Clean, Oil, and Adjust service (valued at $395)

Second Prize Winner (The William H. Grass Memorial Prize)

$1500 Cash Award

Three hours of professional studio recording time at Futura Productions with John Weston

Fenwick Smith Memorial Prize (For Best Performance of a Modern Work)

$500 Cash Award (or equivalent)

Remaining Finalists

Gift Certificate from a Local Music Retailer

Eligibility

The competition is open to any flutist enrolled in a degree program and studying flute at one of the following institutions during the Fall 2024 semester:

• Berklee College of Music
• Boston Conservatory at Berklee
• Boston University
• Longy School of Music
• New England Conservatory of Music

For aspiring flutists in these programs, the James Pappoutsakis Flute Competition represents an extraordinary opportunity to showcase their talent, gain valuable feedback, and vie for significant prizes that can further their musical careers. Be sure to submit your application by the November 1 deadline!