2026 Sonata Competition

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 Rag – Chocolate Box – Paul Harris

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

Competition Entry Fee

1 Piece – $20
2 Pieces – $25

Etude no. 1 – Unlock Jazz Vol. V – Sarpay Özçağatay

Three Jazz Jingles – Kate Cuzner – all three

Competition Entry Fee

1 Piece – $20
2 Pieces – $25

Unlock Jazz Vol. IV – Sarpay Özçağatay – choose one

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

Competition Entry Fee

1 Piece – $20
2 Pieces – $25

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

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

Competition Entry Fee

1 Piece – $25
2 Pieces – $30

Intermediate: Unlock Jazz Vol. IV – Sarpay Özçağatay – choose one 

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

Competition Entry Fee

1 Piece – $25

This competition showcases exceptional professional flutists from Utah and Idaho

Win a $500 Cash Prize!

This exciting competition features a preliminary recorded round followed by a live final round at the 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 year’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 flute – 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: Charanga for solo flute – Michael Colquhoun Jazz Concertino for flute and piano – Peter Senchuk 

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