FREE Flute Audition Workshop

You are invited to a FREE online workshop covering the Basic, Intermediate, and Comprehensive Suzuki Association audition flute repertoire with UMKC Suzuki Flute Institute Co-Directors Zara Lawler and Mary Bassett Shemon. This workshop will help you get a sense of what the adjudicators are looking for, why these specific pieces are used for auditions, as well as offer you a chance to play your piece in front of a supportive audience for constructive feedback.  Please come prepared to play!

This year, the Suzuki Association (SAA) is starting a pilot program and auditions are no longer required for Unit 1 training.  However, passing an audition IS required to apply for an SAA scholarship (including Unit 1), and for any training beyond Unit 1. 

✅ Find out more information and register for all sessions here: https://flutepedagogy.com/for-teachers/

Please register by Friday, March 27th.

Repertoire to be covered: 

• Basic level: Blavet Sonata No. 2 in D Minor (La Vibray), movements 4 and 5 (Sarabande and Allegro); qualifies you for training Units 1 to 4
• Intermediate level: Mozart Concerto No. 2 in D Major, K. 314, movement I or II; qualifies you for training Units 1 to 9
• Comprehensive level: Chaminade Concertino; qualifies you for training all Units (1 to 14) 

Everyone will receive:

• The criteria that will be used for the evaluation of your audition
• Personalized feedback on your chosen audition piece

Please note: The Suzuki Association of the America’s goal is to make the audition process supportive and inclusive while determining eligibility for course participation. If you would like to request approval to submit an alternative piece for the Comprehensive Audition, please reach out to [email protected]

If this date doesn’t work for you, but you would like feedback on your audition, please reach out to Zara Lawler and Mary Bassett Shemon at [email protected].