Call For Concerto Proposals
The 54th Annual NFA Convention
Origins: Celebrating Trailblazing and Discovery
Portland, OR
August 6th - 9th, 2026
2026 Gala Concerto Proposals
Origins: Celebrating Trailblazing & Discovery
Our 2026 convention will take place in Portland, Oregon, a destination that represents westward expansion, hopes, and dreams. We want to honor origins, the products of imagination, and what has come to life in the hands of trailblazers throughout the world. We also want to celebrate the pathways of the flute in America, as we celebrate the semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the United States.
For the Concerto Gala, we welcome proposals of pieces that represent global expansion and innovation, or that highlight the trajectory of the flute in America and its cultural pluralism.
Please submit a video or audio link (e.g. YouTube, Spotify, website) of a performance of the concerto. If you are not the soloist in this performance, please submit a representative audio or video sample of your performance of a work in
a similar style. Please also submit a score of the concerto.
If the work has not yet been performed, please submit a digital audio file of the piece, as well as a representative audio or video sample of your playing.
Flexibility of orchestration may be a consideration.
Note: You MUST hold an NFA membership to submit a proposal. Learn more about becoming an NFA member.
2026 Program Team
Daniel Pardo, Program Chair
Hilary Janysek Piña, Assistant Program Chair
Submission Instructions:
Step 1: New Form
The form and instructions have changed since last year. Most importantly, you must complete your proposal in one sitting, as you cannot save your progress and return to it later. Please read all guidelines and instructions well before the January 15 deadline.
Step 2: NFA Membership
Ensure that your NFA membership is up to date. An active membership is required to submit a proposal. You can learn more about NFA membership here.
Step 3: Prepare Your Proposal Materials
You must prepare your materials before beginning the proposal form. You will be asked for programming details, links to supporting materials (video/audio recording), and performer bios. All supplemental materials must be uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, or Dropbox, and entered into the proposal form as a working link.
Step 4: Submit Your Proposal!
Submit your proposal through this link or in your Member Portal. You must be prepared to complete the entire form in one sitting - you cannot save your progress and return to it later.
Proposals are due on January 15th, 2025 at 11:59pm Central US Time