Will the application fee be refunded if I need to withdraw before the competition date?

Once you submit your application, the fee is non-refundable.  Should you need to withdraw after your submission, you will forfeit your fee.

Do I need an accompanist for the screened Semi-Finals?

No accompanists are allowed during the Semi-Finals.  However, should you advance to the Final Round of the competition, you will need to arrange for an accompanist.          

Will the accompanist fees for the Final Round be reimbursed?

The JPMF will contribute $250 toward the costs of the accompanist for each Finalist.  Each competitor is responsible for any accompanist fees over $250.

On the day of the competition (both preliminary and finals), will warm-up rooms be available?

Yes, warm-up rooms are always available on the day of the competition.  For the preliminary round, there will be a warm-up room offered to the next person in the competition line-up.  For the final round, there will be two warm-up rooms, first offered to the finalists in the first half and then offered to the finalists in the second half.  On occasion, additional warm-up rooms may be offered.

May I use a personal recording device for my performances in the competition?

All rounds of the competition are professionally recorded.  The competitors will receive a recording of their final round performance at no extra charge.   Video equipment (including cell phones) is not allowed.

Will judges’ comments be available?

Yes; they will be emailed to you after the competition.

Who are the judges?

The judges are carefully chosen.  They are a combination of distinguished flutists and musicians from both inside and outside the Boston community.   The panel will always include at least one board member.  Judges are also vetted to insure they have had no interaction with any of the contestants to prevent biases.

Will the competition be open to the public?

The preliminary round is not open to the public.   The final round is open to the public.  Anyone may attend free of charge.  The finalists will receive an email template to invite personal family and friends.

When will we hear about the results?  How long does it take?

For the preliminary round, all four finalists will be notified within two weeks of the preliminary date.  For the final round, the winners are announced immediately following the competition at the post-competition reception.

May we take pictures at the competition?

Photos and videos are never allowed during the competition.  You are welcome to take photos at the reception for personal pictures.  There will also be a photographer on site taking pictures which will be posted on the JPMF website.

I don’t have a car.  Will the competition locations be easily accessible to me?

Yes, all competition locations are located within walking distance to an MBTA subway stop. 

If I am a finalist, when will I receive a copy of the commissioned piece?

If there is a commissioned piece for the finals, competitors will all be sent the score as soon as announced, usually within 2 weeks of the preliminary round.