(For flutists ages 18 years and younger as of March 5, 2021)
*college/university students are not eligible*
VIDEO RECORDING SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE
VIDEO RECORDING SUBMISSION must be a COMPLETE (unedited) single-camera video performance of your FULL program (multiple-camera videos will not be considered), and uploaded as an "unlisted" YouTube video link with your completed entry form on or before February 21, 2021 by 11:59pm (EST).
** IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE A SINGLE TAKE OF YOUR FULL PROGRAM (you may not stop the camera or combine separate takes to make up one video).**
Any questions related to these competitions should be directed to FSGP Competitions Chair/Coordinator,
Cindy Anne Broz at competitions@philaflutesociety.org.
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH ARTIST COMPETITION
~For flutists ages 15-18 as of March 5, 2021~
PRIZES
First Place: $200 and Award Certificate
Second Place: Award Certificate
Third Place: Award Certificate
REPERTOIRE
Entrants must perform TWO contrasting pieces written for solo (unaccompanied) flute.
-One piece (or movement from a piece) must be selected from the Renaissance, Baroque, or Classical Eras (composed BEFORE 1820).
-One piece (or movement from a piece) must be selected from the Romantic, Modern, or Contemporary Eras (composed AFTER 1820).
Entrants should select contrasting pieces that offer a demonstration of both technical skill and lyrical abilities.
Total Time Limit: 16 Minutes
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH ARTIST COMPETITION
~For flutists ages 11-14 as of March 5, 2021~
PRIZES
First Place: $150 and Award Certificate
Second Place: Award Certificate
Third Place: Award Certificate
REPERTOIRE
Entrants must perform TWO contrasting pieces which may be either written for solo (unaccompanied) flute or for flute and piano (must be played *without* the accompaniment).
-One piece (or movement from a piece) must be selected from the Renaissance, Baroque, or Classical Eras (composed BEFORE 1820).
-One piece (or movement from a piece) must be selected from the Romantic, Modern, or Contemporary Eras (composed AFTER 1820).
Entrants should select contrasting pieces that offer a demonstration of both technical skill and lyrical abilities.
Total Time Limit: 12 Minutes
ELEMENTARY YOUTH ARTIST COMPETITION
~For flutists up to age 11* as of March 5, 2021~
(*Note: flutists who turn 11 on or before March 5, 2021 must enter the Junior High Youth Artist Competition)
PRIZES
First Place: $75 and Award Certificate
Second Place: Award Certificate
Third Place: Award Certificate
REPERTOIRE
Entrants must perform TWO contrasting pieces which may be either written for solo (unaccompanied) flute or for flute and piano (must be played *without* the accompaniment).
-One piece (or movement from a piece) must be selected from the Renaissance, Baroque, or Classical Eras (composed BEFORE 1820).
-One piece (or movement from a piece) must be selected from the Romantic, Modern, or Contemporary Eras (composed AFTER 1820).
Entrants should select contrasting pieces that offer a demonstration of both technical skill and lyrical abilities.
Total Time Limit: 8 Minutes
YOUTH ARTISTS COMPETITION GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS
FEES / ELIGIBILITY / REQUIREMENTS / OBLIGATIONS
- Competition Entry Fee is $30 (does not include FSGP Membership Fee).
- FSGP Membership is required for all competition entrants. Before you can register to enter one of these competitions, you must *first* become a FSGP member and create an account. Once you are a FSGP Member, you will be able to access and submit your entry form through the "Member-Access" page.
- All fees (Entry and Membership) are non-refundable.
- The FSGP Youth Artist Competitions are open to flutists meeting the age requirements noted per the specific division.
- There is no residential requirement.
- First Place Prize Winners from previous years are not eligible for the same division.
- The Winners' Recital will be VIRTUAL (date and format TBD).
DEADLINES / VIDEO RECORDING SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Entrants MUST submit a FULL (*unedited*) VIDEO PERFORMANCE. Performances must be single-camera videos (multiple-camera videos will not be considered). ** IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE A SINGLE TAKE OF YOUR FULL PROGRAM (you may not stop the camera or combine separate takes to make up one video).**
- Entrants are required to submit the link to an "unlisted YouTube video performance" with completed entry form on or before February 21, 2021 by 11:59pm (EST). Video Performances which are not received by the deadline or those that are not in the proper format ("unlisted') will not be considered.
- In creating your video recording, please do not identify yourself. Though you are not performing "in person," please consider this a recital performance.
- Recorded Video Performances are only viewable to the adjudication panel, competition chair, and proctor(s). Do not post any audio or video performances for these competitions on any social media platform.
- With permission (required from a parent or guardian), winners' names and teachers' names will be posted on the FSGP website and social media pages on March 7, 2021.
Failure to meet any of the above deadlines or requirements may result in forfeiture.