Flute Competition
Classical music on the modern stage
Compete for $4,000 in prizes!
Classical music belongs everywhere.
The audience for classical music is bigger than the concert hall. So we’re bringing it to TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, where the next generation of listeners and performers already lives. If you’re a flutist, compete for $4,000 in prizes and play to an audience of thousands.
Prizes
1st Place
$1,500
2nd Place
$1,000
3rd Place
$750
Special Mission Award
$500
Most Creative Entry
$250
Final Round Judges
Sooyun Kim
Sooyun Kim is an internationally acclaimed flute soloist who has performed with the Munich Philharmonic, Bavarian Radio Symphony, and Boston Pops. An Artist Member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, she teaches flute at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
Keith Underwood
Keith Underwood is a 2023 NFA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and one of the most sought-after flute teachers of his generation. He is on the faculties of NYU Steinhardt, Mannes, and Queens College, and has performed with the New York Philharmonic and recorded across classical and popular genres.
Tara Helen O’Connor
Tara Helen O’Connor is a two-time Grammy-nominated flutist, Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, and artist of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. She serves as professor of flute at the Yale School of Music and has recorded for films and series including Barbie and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
First Round Judges
Soo-Kyung Park
Soo-Kyung Park is a Juilliard-trained flutist who has performed across the U.S., Europe, and Asia and released her debut album on SONY Korea. She is an Artist Professor at NYU, a Manhattan School of Music Pre-College faculty member, and founding artistic director of the Musicians of Lenox Hill.
Monica Park
Monica Park is an award-winning, classically trained flutist with degrees from NYU Steinhardt and SUNY Purchase. Merging her classical pedigree with a vibrant digital presence, she shares creative performances with a global audience.
Guest Judge
Evelyn Ha
Evelyn Ha is a classically trained oboist who studied classical music performance at the Manhattan School of Music, graduating in 2021. She is also a content creator with millions of followers across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, where she shares vlogs, comedy, and lifestyle content.
Interested in Sponsoring?
We’re always looking for partners who share our passion for bringing classical music to new audiences. If you’re interested in sponsoring the MP Flute Competition, reach out to us at [email protected].