Competitions
- Young Artist
- College Masterclass
- High School Soloist
- Young Flutists Showcase
- Solo and Ensemble
- Festival Flute Choirs (by recommendation)
Competition Entry Form [website] [.doc]
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Solo and Ensemble
Competition
TBA.
Young Artist Competition
To be eligible, applicant must be at least 18, but no older than 30 on March 18, 2011. Previous Mid-South first place winners are ineligible. Three finalists will be selected on the basis of recorded auditions to compete live in the final round at the Flute Festival Mid-South 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. The finalists will perform in the closing gala recital playing one of the three final audition pieces, chosen by the judges.
Each entrant will record three pieces from the required list (back of flyer or on web site), one from group A, one from group B, and one from group C. Pieces that require accompaniment must be recorded with accompaniment. Smartmusic© may be used for accompaniment in the recorded round if desired. TWO CDs of the selected pieces must be in the hands of the competition chair NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1ST, 2010, along with completed application form and fees. In early January, the finalists will be notified and be assigned three pieces for the final live round of the competition to be held in Nashville, Tennessee.
The recorded audition must be on a CD. Recordings must be unedited. The recording may include studio as well as concert performances as long as no editing has occurred. The recording device may be stopped between movements in multi-movement works. Recordings found to have been edited will result in the applicant's disqualification. There may by NO IDENTIFICATION on the recording or box and NO SPEAKING. The applicant's name, address, and competition entered must appear ONLY on the outer package. Recordings will be coded and sent to the appropriate judging committee with only the code number identification. Failure to follow these requirements will result in disqualification.
Mail recordings, application, and fees by December 1, 2010 to Competition Chair:
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Dr. Tracey Schmidt
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Department of Music
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400 E. 2nd St.
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Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Mid-South Young Artist Repertoire List 2011
Group A
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JS Bach: Solo Sonata in a minor, Corrente and Sarabande (no repeats)
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CPE Bach: Solo Sonata in a minor, Poco Adagio and Allegro in 2/4
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Marin Marais: Les Folies d’Espagne, Theme & Variations 2,3,4,6,7,8,11,12,15,19 (Bärenreiter edition)
Group B
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Mozart: Andante in C Major, K. 315
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Mozart: Rondo in D Major, K. Anh. 184
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Mozart: Concerto in G Major, K. 313, II. Adagio non troppo
Group C
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Theobald Boehm: Nel cor piu
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Widor Suite: Scherzo and Romance
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Doppler: Hungarian Pastoral Fantasie
Final Round Repertoire:
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Enesco: Cantabile et Presto
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Paganini: Caprice #16 in g minor
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Liebermann: Sonata
College Masterclass
To be eligible, applicant must be a full time undergraduate student enrolled in any college major. Three performers will be selected on the basis of recorded auditions to play for the guest artist at the Flute Festival Mid-South.
Entrants are required to record one piece of their choice not to exceed ten minutes. Single movements of multi-movement pieces are acceptable. Pieces that require accompaniment must be recorded with accompaniment. Smartmusic© may be used for accompaniment in the recorded round if desired. TWO CDs of the selected piece must be received by the competition chair NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1ST, along with completed application form and fees. Winners will be notified in January, and will play the piece on the recording for the masterclass.
The recorded audition must be on a CD disk and recordings must be unedited. The recording may include studio as well as concert performances as long as no editing has occurred. The recording device may be stopped between movements in multi-movement works. If a recording is found to have been edited, the applicant will be disqualified. There may by NO IDENTIFICATION on the recording or box and NO SPEAKING. The applicant's name, address, and competition entered must appear ONLY on the outer package. Recordings will be coded and sent to the appropriate judging committee with only the code number identification. Failure to follow these requirements will result in disqualification.
The competition chair must receive recordings, application, and fees by December 1, 2010.
Kelly Crotts, Competition Chair
Jacksonville State University
Mason Hall, Dept. of Music
700 Pelham Rd. N.
Jacksonville, AL 36265
256-782-5062
kcrotts@gmail.com
High School Soloist Competition
Note that recordings are no longer required for this competition. Please read the new rules below.
- To be eligible, applicants currently must be enrolled in grades 9-12 (or home school equivalent) and not have a high school diploma.
- Students must submit a recommendation form signed by their teacher and a parent.
- Private teachers must be members of the Mid-South Flute Society. If not a member, instructions are on the entry form for them to do join. If the teacher is an ensemble director and not primarily a flutist they can request that the membership requirement be waved.
- A maximum of two students from each teacher's studio will be accepted.
- Students are taken on a "first come, first served" basis. The first recommendation from each studio will be taken in the order received, and then if more finalist slots are available a second entry from a studio will be chosen, also in the order received. There will be a maximum of fifteen finalists.
- Entries will not be accepted prior to January 15, 2011. Entries arriving earlier than that date will be treated as arriving on January 15. Entries will be accepted through February 15, 2011.
- Performances will be limited to six minutes. Single movements, or editing to fit time limit are acceptable. In the finals performances will be stopped after six minutes.
- Pieces written with accompaniment must be performed with accompaniment.
- Judges’ decisions are final.
- Entry fee will include Festival entry and Mid-South Flute Society membership, and services of festival accompanist if needed. (see entry form)
Prizes are $150, $100 and $50 for first, second and third place. The first place winner will have the option of performing on the gala concert.
For further information contact:
Dr. Lisa Vanarsdel, High School Competition Chair
Austin Peay State University
Department of Music
Clarksville, TN 37044
931-624-1811
vanarsdell@apsu.edu
Young Flutists Showcase
This event gives younger players a chance to perform in their own showcase concert at the festival.
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Students must be in the eighth grade (home school equivalent) or younger by March 19, 2011.
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Students must be recommended by their private flute teacher and the teacher must sign their application.
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In order to recommend students, the teacher must be a member of the Mid-South Flute Society.
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A maximum of two students will be accepted from any one teacher's studio.
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Students are taken on a "first come, first served" basis. The first recommendation from each studio will be taken in the order received, then if there is time on the concert the second name will be chosen also in the order received.
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Entries will not be accepted prior to January 15, 2011. Entries arriving earlier than that date will be treated as arriving on January 15. Entries will be accepted through February 15, 2011.
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Performances will be limited to five minutes.
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When applicable, pieces should be performed with the piano accompaniment. A pianist will be provided at no extra charge. Performers may bring their own accompanist if desired.
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Judges' decisions are final.
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All fees for students chosen must be received by the Mid-South Flute Society four weeks prior to the festival in order to be included on the concert.
For additional information please contact:
Dr. Heather Small
UTC Music Department #1451
615 McCallie Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Heather-Small@utc.edu