International ONLINE competition 2024

German Flute Society for young flutists in the category Flute Solo

The aim of this competition is to give young flutists the chance to present their skills on an international platform, to compete with colleagues of their age, to develop their individual strengths and to showcase them. This includes key competences such as instrumental and artistic skills, stage presence and individual presentation. This strengthens and enhances the international dimension of youth activities. Through differentiated international jury feedback, participants will receive support to improve the quality of their performance and thus enhance their chances in international competition.

The competition is announced for flute solo without accompaniment. Solo concertos and works with continuo accompaniment are not permitted. Submissions with piano accompaniment cannot be considered. The competition will be held in 2 categories:

Categorie 1 – Non-Professionals

Children, teenagers and young adults who have not yet begun professional musical training. They will be divided into three age groups (cut-off date in each case is 31st May 2024):

• Agegroup I: 12-14 years | Performance: 5 –10 Minuten
• Agegroup II: 15-17 years | Performance: 10 – 15 Minuten
• Agegroup III: 18-20 years | Performance: 10 – 15 Minuten

Competition programme

The competition programme consists of a compulsory piece and one or more works or movements from another period within the required playing time. Arrangements for solo flute are permitted. Indivi- dual works may be presented in individual videos as well as in a complete video; individual works or movements may not be edited. The recordings must not be older than 6 months. Participation is by sending video clips to https://dgff.wetransfer.com

Compulsory pieces

Agegroup I – Anton Stamitz: aus 8 Capricen für Flöte solo, Nr. 4, Allegro moderato
Agegroup II – Jacques Ibert: Pièce pour flûte seule
Agegroup III – Eugène Bozza: Image pour flûte seule

Categorie 2 – Professionals

Students with flute as their main subject up to the age of 24 (deadline 31.05.2024).
The competition will be held in one round and the duration of the performance is 15 - 25 minutes.

Competition programme

The competition programme consists of a compulsory piece and one or more works or movements from another period within the required playing time. Arrangements for solo flute are permitted. Individual works may be presen- ted in individual videos as well as in a complete video; individual works or movements may not be edited. The recordings must not be older than 6 months. Participation is by sending video clips to https://dgff.wetransfer.com

Compulsory piece

André Jolivet, from Cinq Incantations: IV. Pour une communion sereine de l´être avec le monde

Registration

The following are required for registration:

1. Fill in the online registration form
2. Upload a portrait photo (either via the registration form or separately as an e-mail attachment to wettbewerb@floete.net)
3. Sending the video clips in accordance with the rules set out in the registration conditions
4. Payment of the registration fee

Registration fee: € 70.-.  Payment exclusively via PayPal to: pay@floete.net (please indicate «DGfF Flute Competition 2024 + name of participant» as payment reference)

Payments that cannot be allocated will not be considered. Registration is only valid once the registration form has been completed in full, the video and portrait photo have been sent in and the registration fee has been received.

Deadline for application and submission of the video: 31. Mai 2024