2021
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Eligibility
- All 2021 CedarLuke Young Artist Competitors must be 25 years old or younger on the date of the competition.
- Current MFA membership is required to participate (MFA memberships can be purchased in the competition application form below). Recordings submitted by non-members will not be considered.
- Previous first prizewinners are ineligible to compete.
Prizes
- 1st Place - $600
- 2nd Place - $300
- 3rd Place - $200
Procedures and Deadlines
- All application materials must be received by Friday, March 26, 2021, 11:59pm MST.
- Montana Flute Association Membership (can be purchased in competition application)
- CedarLuke Young Artist Application (click button below)
- CedarLuke Young Artist Competition Fee - $25 (can be paid in competition application, non-refundable)
- Preliminary Round video recording (submit via YouTube as unlisted) email link to: montanafluteassociation@gmail.com.
- Finalists will be notified by Friday, April 2, 2021.
- Finalists must submit their Final Round recording by Friday, April 30, 2021, 11:59pm MST.
- Final Round video recording (submit via YouTube as unlisted) email link to: montanafluteassociation@gmail.com
- Final Round performance video must be recorded in one continuous take to mimic an in-person competition performance.
- Failure to meet the deadlines above will result in ineligibility to compete.
Repertoire Requirements and Submission Information
Preliminary Round Repertoire
Due: Friday, March 26th, 2021 11:59PM MST
Performers may choose to record each work separately or in one continuous take for the Preliminary Round.
Competitors will record and submit an unedited YouTube video performance of the following works:
Final Round Repertoire
Finalists will be notified by Friday, April 2, 2021.
Due: Friday, April 30, 2021, 11:59PM MST
Finalists will record and submit one unedited YouTube video performance of a recital program 15-20 minutes in length (including time between movements and works).
- Please upload video recordings for both the preliminary and final rounds to YouTube as unlisted.
- Email the unlisted video links to: montanafluteassociation@gmail.com.
- Please state your name and announce your program in order of performance. You may record your introduction portion separately and attach to the performance if you wish.
- Include your first and last name as the video title, and list your program in the video description.
Preliminary Round Repertoire
Due: Friday, March 26th, 2021 11:59PM MST
Performers may choose to record each work separately or in one continuous take for the Preliminary Round.
Competitors will record and submit an unedited YouTube video performance of the following works:
- Danza de la Mariposa by Valerie Coleman
- Les Folies d'Espagne by Marin Marais
- Theme & four variations only (to be selected by the performer)
Final Round Repertoire
Finalists will be notified by Friday, April 2, 2021.
Due: Friday, April 30, 2021, 11:59PM MST
Finalists will record and submit one unedited YouTube video performance of a recital program 15-20 minutes in length (including time between movements and works).
- All finalists must perform one piece (either Coleman or Marais) which was included in the preliminary round.
- The remainder of the program is to be freely chosen by the performer but is limited to works originally written for solo flute.
- Final Round video submission must be recorded in one continuous take to mimic an in-person competition performance.
Information
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact our Competition Coordinator: Tyler Menzales (tmenzel91@gmail.com)
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact our Competition Coordinator: Tyler Menzales (tmenzel91@gmail.com)

About Margaret Cornils Luke
Margaret is an active flutist and composer, and her recorded works are widely published. Margaret Cornils Luke has performed alongside such classical music greats as Isaac Stern and Mstislav Rostropovich, and has also soloed with contemporary personalities including Garrison Keillor and Anne Murray. She has been active in theater direction as well as church sanctuaries. She has studied flute privately with Geoffrey Gilbert (teacher to Galway, Bennett, and Wye), Charles Delaney, Mary Louis Poor, Peter Middleton, Gale Coffee, Tadeu Coelho, and Jacob Berg.
Margaret Cornils Luke has over 35 years of teaching experience from beginning level to college and professional level. She has taught at the following colleges; Clarke University, Loras College, University of Wisconsin/Platteville, Hamline University, College of St. Catherine’s and Concordia College. She has taught at the following high schools; Glenbard South, West Chicago, Wabonsee Valley, Woodstock, Sterling and Galena which are all located in Illinois. She has taught privately and performed master classes all across the country.
Margaret has performed, judged and her compositions have been performed at several National Flute Association National Conventions. She has adjudicated competitions from All State to International Young Artist Competition. She has hosted and organized State Flute Festivals. Margaret Cornils Luke is a National Arts Associate with Sigma Alpha Iota.
Margaret has brought to stage flute standards from Syrinx by Debussy to the Poulenc Sonata. She has scheduled newly-commissioned work as well, ranging from Michael Gilbertson’s Sonata to Gary Schocker’s Morning Noon Night. She has premiered new concertos and has in turn been commissioned to compose works for all instruments and voices. She has been heard live on national public radio and been featured on national public television.
Margaret is an active flutist and composer, and her recorded works are widely published. Margaret Cornils Luke has performed alongside such classical music greats as Isaac Stern and Mstislav Rostropovich, and has also soloed with contemporary personalities including Garrison Keillor and Anne Murray. She has been active in theater direction as well as church sanctuaries. She has studied flute privately with Geoffrey Gilbert (teacher to Galway, Bennett, and Wye), Charles Delaney, Mary Louis Poor, Peter Middleton, Gale Coffee, Tadeu Coelho, and Jacob Berg.
Margaret Cornils Luke has over 35 years of teaching experience from beginning level to college and professional level. She has taught at the following colleges; Clarke University, Loras College, University of Wisconsin/Platteville, Hamline University, College of St. Catherine’s and Concordia College. She has taught at the following high schools; Glenbard South, West Chicago, Wabonsee Valley, Woodstock, Sterling and Galena which are all located in Illinois. She has taught privately and performed master classes all across the country.
Margaret has performed, judged and her compositions have been performed at several National Flute Association National Conventions. She has adjudicated competitions from All State to International Young Artist Competition. She has hosted and organized State Flute Festivals. Margaret Cornils Luke is a National Arts Associate with Sigma Alpha Iota.
Margaret has brought to stage flute standards from Syrinx by Debussy to the Poulenc Sonata. She has scheduled newly-commissioned work as well, ranging from Michael Gilbertson’s Sonata to Gary Schocker’s Morning Noon Night. She has premiered new concertos and has in turn been commissioned to compose works for all instruments and voices. She has been heard live on national public radio and been featured on national public television.