(For flutists ages 18 years and younger as of March 5, 2021)
*college/university students are not eligible*
COMPETITION ENTRY DEADLINE : February 21, 2021 by 11:59pm (EST)
VIDEO RECORDING SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 21, 2021 by 11:59pm (EST)
VIDEO RECORDING REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMISSION
VIDEO RECORDING SUBMISSION must be a COMPLETE (unedited) single-camera video performance of your FULL program (multiple-camera videos will not be considered), and submitted on or before the competition deadline: 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).** Acceptable formats include: MP4, MOV or AVI.
Most videos are too large to send directly via email, so you will need to upload them to your preferred cloud storage and email the link to ddorff@danieldorff.com. You must complete the competition application BEFORE sending the link to your audio files.Any questions related to these competitions should be directed to FSGP Competitions Chair/Coordinator,
Cindy Anne Broz at competitions@philaflutesociety.org.
SENIOR 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 in the SENIOR YOUTH ARTIST COMPETITION must perform TWO contrasting pieces composed/written for solo (unaccompanied) flute.
**Pieces composed/written for flute and piano DO NOT meet the repertoire requirements for this division.**
(SELECT MOVEMENTS MAY BE PERFORMED FROM MULTI-MOVEMENT PIECES / SINGLE MOVEMENT PIECES MUST BE PERFORMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY)
-One piece (or movement from a piece) must be selected from the Renaissance, Baroque, or Classical Eras (composed BEFORE 1820) AND composed/written for solo (unaccompanied) flute.
-One piece (or movement from a piece) must be selected from the Romantic, Modern, or Contemporary Eras (composed AFTER 1820) AND composed/written for solo (unaccompanied) flute.
Entrants should select contrasting pieces that offer a demonstration of both technical skill and lyrical abilities.
Total Time Limit: 16 Minutes
JUNIOR 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: $100 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
- COMPETITION ENTRY DEADLINE: February 21, 2021 by 11:59pm (EST)
- VIDEO SUBMISSION must be a COMPLETE (unedited) single-camera video performance of Entrant's FULL program (multiple camera videos will not be considered) and submitted by the competition deadline. Acceptable video formats include MP4, MOV, and AVI. For identification purposes, your file name should include your first and last name, as well as the name of the division you are entering (example: "CindyBrozSenior" "CindyBrozJunior" "CindyBrozElementary"). Video files will be renamed by number for the purpose of anonymity prior to being sent to the adjudication panel. Entrants are required to submit the video file on or before February 21, 2021 by 11:59pm (EST). Video Performances not received by the deadline (or those not in the proper format) 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).**
- In creating your video recording, please do not identify yourself. Though you are not performing "in person," please consider this a recital performance.
- Most videos are too large to send directly via email, so you will need to upload them to your preferred cloud storage and email the link to ddorff@danieldorff.com. You must complete the competition application BEFORE sending the link to your audio files.
- 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.