2026 Sonata Competition

The Sonata Competition is a great opportunity for flutists to perform classical and jazz repertoire live at the 2026 UFA Convention. Participants from Utah and Idaho compete for cash prizes and receive expert feedback, with an optional sight-reading component for each age and experience level.

Register and Compete in this year’s Sonata Competition!

Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall

If you need a pianist, check out the list of available accompanists in the Logan area to help you shine on competition day.

See the official repertoire list for the 2026 UFA Sonata Competition below.

Strawberry Sarabande – Chocolate Box – Paul Harris

Microjazz Flute Collection 1 – Christopher Norton – choose 2 of the options below:
– A Stroll
– Banana Tree
– Little Lamb

Competition Entry Fee

1 Piece- $15
2 Pieces – $20

Maple Nut Ragย – Chocolate Box – Paul Harris

“Break Time” & “Mango Juice”ย – Microjazz Flute Collection 1 – Christopher Norton

Competition Entry Fee

1 Piece – $20
2 Pieces – $25

Etude no. 1 – Unlock Jazz Vol. V – Sarpay ร–zรงaฤŸatay

Three Jazz Jingles – Kate Cuzner – all three

Competition Entry Fee

1 Piece – $20
2 Pieces – $25

Unlock Jazz Vol. IV – Sarpay ร–zรงaฤŸatay – choose one

Irlandaise – Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio – Claude Bolling

Competition Entry Fee

1 Piece – $20
2 Pieces – $25

Siciliano (Reimagined) for flute and piano – J.S. Bach – arr. Ali Ryerson

Unlock Jazz Vol. IV – Sarpay ร–zรงaฤŸatay – choose one

Competition Entry Fee

1 Piece – $20
2 Pieces – $25

Jazz Dream for Solo Flute (C Flute or Alto or Bass) – Ali Ryerson

Javanaise – Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio – Claude Bolling

Excerpts

Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in Bb Major, Mvt II, bars 64-72

Debussy: Prรฉlude ร  l’aprรจs-midi d’un faun, Bar 1 to [3]

Verdi: Act 1, No. 2, Violetta’s Party, Bar 1 to [2] (Allegro brillantissimo e molto vivace)

Competition Entry Fee

1 Piece – $20
2 Pieces – $25

Etude no. 4ย – Tango Etudes for flute solo – Astor Piazzolla

Mvt. 1, September Shuffleย – Sonata for Flute and Piano – Joseph Makholm

Competition Entry Fee

1 Piece – $25
2 Pieces – $30

Intermediate:ย Unlock Jazz Vol. IVย – Sarpay ร–zรงaฤŸatay – choose oneย 

Advanced:ย Veloceย – Suite for flute and jazz piano trio – Claude Bolling

Competition Entry Fee

1 Piece – $25

This competition showcases exceptional professional flutists fromย Utah and Idaho

Win a $500 Cash Prize!

This exciting competition features a preliminary recorded round followed by a live final round at theย UFA Convention on March 21, 2026, where finalists will perform and the winner will be announced. Come support outstanding artistry, celebrate our regional flute community, and enjoy inspiring performances at this yearโ€™s Sonata Competition!

1st Round: Performers will register and submit an unedited audio (only) recording of the required piece by January 24, 2026. Finalists will be selected and notified by mid-February 2026.

Repertoire:1st (Recorded) Round:Charanga for solo fluteย – Michael Colquhoun

2nd Round: Finalists will compete during the UFA Convention on March 21, 2026, performing both indicated pieces. The winner will be announced at the end of the competition.

2nd (Live) Round:ย Charanga for solo fluteย – Michael Colquhounย Jazz Concertino for flute and pianoย – Peter Senchukย 

Competition Entry Fee

1 piece – $25
2 pieces – $30

This year, we are also welcoming flute professionals in Idaho! Qualifying competitors include:
– Flutists who have completed at least one music degree (major or minor) who resides in the State of Utah or Idaho
– Flutists who have competed at least one music degree (major or minor) at a Utah or Idaho college/university

Orchestral Mock Audition – click the link to register


Category1st Place2nd Place3rd Place
K-3$25$15$10
4-6$50$30$15
7-9$75$50$25
10-12$100$75$50
Adult Amateur$75$50$25
College Undergraduate$150$100$75
Artist Performer$500

We are incredibly grateful for the generous sponsors of the 2026 Utah Flute Convention, whose support makes this inspiring day of music, education, and community possible.

Summerhays, prow flute, sherry lee, USU Music, Utah Flute Association, Sankyo, Carolyn Nussbaum