Flute Masterclasses, Festivals & Competitions
Flute Festivals, Flute Masterclasses and Flute Competitions compiled by Megan Bence
UCF Summer Flute & Piccolo Institute, Florida: June 15-19, 2026
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One week intensive program designed to educate and inspire young flutists. Experience includes flute choir, daily master classes and individual coaching
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Registration - May 1 and up to June 9 for late registration, 2026
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Target audience: young aspiring musicians
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Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/performingarts/flute-piccolo-institute/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Robert Dick Contemporary Flute Week, Switzerland: June 13th-19th, 2026
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Variety of events including workshops, educational sessions, and evening masterclasses with Robert Dick
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Target audience: all players, can be a participant or performer
Wildacres Flute Retreat, Asheville NC: June 20th - 27th, 2026
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Supportive and educational environment that includes masterclasses and technique classes. Can apply to be a performer and/or a participant
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Target audience: all levels
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Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fluteforum/posts/4270374093215099/
Midwest Flute Institute: June 8-11, 2026
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Annual flute camp that focuses on solo and chamber performances. Includes workshops, lectures, master classes, and private lessons
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Target audience: all levels of flute players (for teens)
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Link: https://www.practiceflute.com/mfi.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
MPulse Flute Institute: June 28 - July 4, 2026
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Serious educational program designed for high school flutists. This program includes instructional classes on tone, technique, intonation, and vibrato.
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Registration: ROLLING (open now)
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Target audience: serious high school musicians
Tarnovia Flute Summer Flute Festival, Poland: July 2nd - 9th, 2026:
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Guest Artists: Greg Pattillo, Viviana Guzmán, Snježana Pavićević, Luisa Sello, Urszula Janik-Lipińska, Natalia Jarząbek, Jan Krzeszowiec, Ewa Murawska, Magdalena Pilch, Hanna Turonek, Łukasz, Seweryn Zapłatyński.
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Exciting week containing concerts, masterclasses, flute beatbox, baroque music, chamber music ensembles, piccolo lessons, orchestral excerpts studies, working with a pianist and harpsichordist, a physiotherapist, self-management and historical flutes.
- Link: https://tarnowskielatofletowe.pl/ENG/zgloszenia.html
Paolo Taballione’s Summer Masterclass: July 5 - 10th, 2026
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Taballione’s only summer masterclass offers individual lessons on repertoire and interpretation, technical group sessions, ensemble work, and collaborating in an international environment
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Registration: closes May 30th
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Target Audience: all levels
Croatia Flute Academy, Croatia: July 5 - 12th, 2026
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Guest Artists: Alice Morzenti, Vincent Cortvrint, Vincent Lucas, Elizaveta Ivanova, Rafael Adobas
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A week of intensive masterclasses, workshops, seminars, concerts, flute ensemble rehearsals, and performances with flutists from around the world
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Registration: first come first serve
Bonite Boyd International Flute Masterclass, Eastman School of Music: June 29th - July 3rd, 2026
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5-day intensive study with daily flute master classes with Bonita Boyd and additional amazing guest faculty like Anne Harrow. Includes lectures on music profession and opportunities to perform in 1-2 concerts
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Registration: still open as of now
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Target audience: relatively advanced
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Link: https://summer.esm.rochester.edu/course/bonita-boyd-international-flute-masterclass/
Vietnam International Flute Festival, July 23 - 28, 2026.
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Wonderful flute festival featuring Guest Artists: Sebastian Jacot, Erin Bouriakov, Viviana Guzmán, Tiong Eng Goh, Meixiang Park, Hiromitsu Abe, Rebecca Viora, and Naoko Ishibashi.
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Link to application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcPEK4OH3lVUocTkNRqQBRyFC2A_UUO8rxQg0Ku2kFWsubNQ/viewform
66th Weimar Master Classes, Germany: August 3-8th, 2026
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Work with the amazing Anna Garzuly-Wahlgren to develop your skills as a musician (in German and English)
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Registration: still open as of now
Marc Grauwels Flute Master Classes 2026, Belgium: August 8 - 14th, 2026
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Work with Marc Grauwels to explore repertoire and perform concerts for the people of Wavre
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Registration: July 7 (with host family), August 1 (without host family)
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Link: https://www.rmiw.be/index.php?option=com_quix&view=page&id=19&Itemid=130&lang=en
Chetham’s Summer School: August 3rd - 9th, 2026
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A great program for young musicians who are looking to up their level! Each day will be fun and action-packed with workshops and personalised guidance.
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Registration: Ages 11-17 (playing at ABRSM Grade 4 level or above), no audition!
The Dobrohoř Academy 2026: August 28 - September 2nd, 2026
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Work with Monika Štreutivá and top-notch instructors to explore interpretations of 20th and 21st-century music.
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Target audience: Only 3 flutists are selected so it is for advanced young musicians
Floot Fire Summer Camps and Soloist Competitions: Range of dates and events
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Explore the website to find summer camps for middle and high schoolers (includes masterclasses, chamber music, flute choir, and electives), as well as adult master classes and competitions.
World Flute Society Convention, University of Wisconsin: July 29 - August 2, 2026
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An amazing musical and cultural journey to inspire and experience richly diverse music! Includes daily classes and workshops, concerts featuring performers, and vendors selling Native American and World Flutes along with other music related products.
Oxford Masterclasses: August 17-22, 2026
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Intensive program that prepares players for their career. Includes 3 masterclass performances and a concert performance
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Target audience: advanced players, postgraduate students, and young professional players
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Link: https://oxfordflutes.co.uk/courses/oxford-masterclass/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Hidden Valley Jazz Flute Master class: August 30 - Sept 4, 2026
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Week-long intensive that includes master classes and improvisation classes
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Target Audience: advanced players
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Link: https://www.hiddenvalleymusic.org/event-jazz-flute-master-class-with-ali-ryerson_798.htm