THE JAMES PAPPOUTSAKIS FLUTE COMPETITION

The James Pappoutsakis Flute Competition was begun in 1979 to honor the memory of Mr. Pappoutsakis, a Boston Symphony Orchestra flutist for almost 40 years.

The competition consists of a preliminary round, with contestants playing behind a screen, and the final round, which is open to the public. Each year the Competition commissions a composition for the final round. Flute students studying in the fall semester at the Berklee College, Boston Conservatory, Boston University, Longy School of Music and the New England Conservatory are eligible.

Here are two articles about Mr. Pappoutsakis and the Competition.

The Competition is being funded in part by contributions from local flutemakers:

Brannen Brothers, Verne Q. Powell Flutes,
NNI, Inc./Nagahara Flutes, Burkart-Phelan Flutes, Mancke Flutes,
Emmanuel Flutes, Falls House Press, Keefe Piccolos,
Music Espresso, Spectrum Music, and Yesterday Service.