FLUTE MASTERCLASS WITH SANDRINE FRANÇOIS
Sofia Art Institute
Presents
FLUTE MASTERCLASS WITH SANDRINE FRANÇOIS
17-19 october 2026
9:30 – 18:00
HELIKON ART
The flute masterclass of Prof. Sandrine François will take place from 17 to 19 October 2026. The programme is conceived as an intensive course in a small group of no more than 10 active participants, allowing for substantial individual work and close contact with one of France’s leading flute pedagogues and performers.
During the masterclass, each participant will receive three individual lessons with Sandrine François and take part in group technical sessions, rehearsals and piano coaching, optional participation in orchestral excerpts and a circular breathing Atelier.
For more information, please contact: 0882898605, [email protected]
Part of the “Masterclasses” series
THE MENTOR
Sandrine François is currently Principal Flute in the Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra in France since 1996. She teaches also at the Strasbourg Conservatory and at the HEAR which is a Superior Music Academy.
She performs as a soloist on a regular basis with various orchestras and chamber music groups a varied repertory including harp, percussion, cymbalum and piano.
Regularly invited to give master-classes, notably in China, Japan, Korea, USA, Poland, Italy, France, she is recognized as a performer and as a teacher.
She has also created a show for children, named La Flute de la Salute which is a concert for flute including a beautiful tale with artist Delphine Kammerlocher.
She studied at the National Superior Conservatory of Music in Paris where she obtained a unanimous First Prize in flute and a first Prize in Chamber Music and continued further studies in the USA with Michel Debost.
She has recorded two CDs: Bluesy Prelude with music by Raymond Guiot and Aubade à la lune with the Ensemble Aeneas, flute, harp and string trio.
Application Fee
An application fee of 30 euro is required for the review of each application. Upon acceptance, this amount will be fully deducted from the participation fee for the course. If the applicant is not admitted, the application fee is non-refundable, but it grants the opportunity for free passive participation.
Fee for Active Participants (Main Program)
The participation fee for the main programme includes three individual lessons, an orchestral excerpts workshop, and a circular breathing workshop as part of Prof. Sandrine François’s masterclass.
- 250 euro for registrations completed by October 5, 2026
- 290 euro for registrations completed by October 15, 2026
Places are limited and are confirmed upon successful completion of the application process and receipt of payment.
circular breathing ATELIER
For participants who wish to attend only the specialized Orchestral Excerpts Atelier module, the participation fee is 90 euro.
Passive Participation
Listeners and guests may purchase a ticket for passive participation covering the whole week of the course at a price of 30 euro.
Tuition Support and Scholarships
Applicants who wish to participate but are experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to contact us and describe their situation. In a limited number of cases, full or partial scholarships may be granted.
young artists academy
The Young Artists Academy programme features Sandrine François’s Masterclass as part of its regular programme.
How to Pay
After acceptance, applicants will receive instructions for payment of the remaining balance. A place in the course is considered fully reserved only after the corresponding payment has been received.
Tickets
17 October (Saturday) | 10:00 – 19 October (Monday) | 16:00
