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Welcome to the Acceptd Application Portal for VFMF!

Virtual Flute Music Festival provides world-class instruction to motivated young flutists via a well-designed online festival that focuses both on expertise in playing and courageous thinking through mindset training.  Through VFMF, participants have the opportunity to interact with  industry leading artists and thinkers, who are often the gatekeepers to top conservatories and symphonies.  VFMF is unique, 100% online, and at the leading-edge of a new reality in music making.  Free from the limitations of location and travel, VFMF brings together artists from around the world to mentor and inspire the next generation of flutists.


VFMF Program Overview

VFMF Dates: June 20th - July 15th

Each VFMF Flute Program participant will receive:

  • Private lessons with Faculty Artists (60 minutes each)

  • Private Collaborative Thinking Sessions with the Artistic Director, Katie Velasquez (30 minutes each)

  • Guided warmups with Faculty Artists and Guest Artists (60 minutes each)

  • Masterclasses (2 hours each) (each participant is guaranteed to play in AT LEAST two masterclasses)

  • Presentations (2 hours each)

  • Additional mock-auditions, instrument presentations, group viewings of concerts, hangouts, participant performances, pod presentations, and group practice sessions

  • Private Facebook group for community, collaboration, and accountability

  • Recordings of all lessons, studio classes, presentations, and masterclasses

Daily Agenda

*All times are CST, subject to change

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Private lessons and collaborative thinking sessions will be scheduled in the time blocks before, between, and after VFMF events

For questions regarding the program or admissions, please contact admissions@virtualflutemusicfestival.com


Teaching Assistantship Details
  • One exemplary applicant will be awarded a full-tuition scholarship
  • The TA must be available to attend the full 4-week program
  • TA duties include attending all classes and helping artistic Director with operational and artistic duties
  • Application process includes Acceptd application and Interviews
  • Applications for the TA position must be received by March 15


Fees:
VFMF

Application submitted on or before March 15: $2,750 (Spot and tuition rate secured with $500 non-refundable deposit)

Application submitted after March 15: $3,500 (Spot secured with $500 non-refundable deposit)


*Scholarships are available and determined through a Scholarship Appointment.  If you are needing financial assistance, please apply as early as possible*

For scholarship information, please email admissions@virtualflutemusicfestival.com

Important Dates VFMF:

March 15: Reduced Tuition Deadline

March 15: Notification of TA Results

June 1: Tuition due for VFMF Participants

June 20: Virtual Flute Music Festival Begins!


Notification of acceptance will be made on a rolling basis until spots are filled.


For any technical questions, please check out the Acceptd Applicant Support Help Desk