Flute Festival Questions & Answers

Last updated: 03/23/2007

What about parking?

Although there are numerous parking areas near the music building, please allow extra time to get situated.

Do I need to register?

Yes, but you may play your solo or ensemble for your assigned specialist before you wait in the registration line, if that is more convenient for you. If you notice that the line is so long that it will prevent you from warming up, return to the registration area later to get your festival program and get your hand stamped for admission to the concerts.

What should I bring to the festival?
  1. Your flute (the festival won’t be as much fun without it!)
  2. The information about the time and room where you perform (received from your own teacher).
  3. An extra copy of the pieces of music to be performed. Number the measures on both the participant’s copy and the specialist’s copy.
  4. A separate cassette tape for each performance (these will be sold for $3 at the registration desk if you need to buy them there).
  5. A folding music stand if you are in a festival flute choir or a large flute ensemble (stands will be provided in the solo room).

What if I forget my performance time, miss my time, have a need to reschedule, or was accidentally left off the schedule?

The entire master schedule will be available at the registration table. There will be adult volunteers to help with problems, changes, or emergencies.

What if my instrument breaks during the festival?

There will be an emergency repair station set up to help with those situations.

Will lunch be available nearby?

Yes, there are numerous reasonable restaurants and fast food places in the area, but very few are within walking distance. A sack lunch is a good idea for those on a tight schedule.

Is it too late to volunteer for this year’s festival?

No, it certainly is not. Please call Mary Reyes at 972-956-8553 if you can lend a hand before, during, or after the festival. Mary can also be reached by email at mtr613_@hotmail.com.

If I only want to participate in the flute choir, do I need to register to attend the festival?

Yes. You must register as an auditor.

If I register as an auditor, does my family have to pay an auditor fee.

No. Your family members do not have to register to accompany you to the festival.