Mid-Atlantic Flute Fair

All applicants:

1. All auditions must be recorded on compact disc (CD). There must be no speaking recorded. Each selection, movement or excerpt must be recorded continuously without stopping, restarting, or splicing.

2. A preliminary or final round performance in excess of the maximum performance time allotted will disqualify the applicant.

3. All applicants must be a current (2008) member of The Flute Society of Washington or enclose membership dues with application. Membership dues for the FSW are: student member $10 and full member $20. The membership year follows the calendar year.

4. A recording, applicable fees and a written application (online pdf application available at fsw.net) must be postmarked by November 15, 2008. Applications with a later postmark date will be returned. If entering more than one competition, each competition application, applicable fees and recording must be sent separately from other competitions. All applicable fees (or dues statement) must be included with the corresponding competition application. Please list the competition for which you are applying on the outside of the package. Mail recording and application in a sturdy package to:

5. Incomplete applications will NOT be judged or returned. Please check to be sure that all requirements have been met and are enclosed. Please note that no printed application form is needed but an online version is available for your convenience (fsw.net).

6. The decision of the judges is final.

7. All competitions, EXCEPT the Young Artist Competition and the Orchestral Audition Competition, are limited to performers who live or attend school in the Mid-Atlantic States (Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, West Virginia, Washington, DC, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania). The Young Artist Competition has no residency restrictions. The Wallace Mann Orchestral Audition Competition is limited to flutists who live or attend school in Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia or West Virginia.

8. Flutists may enter more than one competition but can only be selected to perform in one event at the flute fair.

9. Please enclosed a self-addressed stamped envelope, if an applicant would like judges’ comments.

10. If you would like to confirm receipt of your recording/application, enclose a self-addressed stamped postcard. Only postcards will be returned.

The Young Artist Competition is for outstanding piccolists, under the age of 30 (as of February 1, 2009), who have completed an undergraduate degree at a college, university, or conservatory.  Finalists for the Young Artist Piccolo Competition will be selected, on the basis of their recorded audition, to compete on Saturday at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Fair.  Cash prizes ($1,000, $750 & $500) will be awarded. Previous first prize winners are not eligible to participate.

3. A written application listing name, address, telephone, e-mail address, school, degree level, flute teacher, date of birth, a short biographical sketch (under 100 words), and a list of repertoire performed on the audition tape.

4.  A $30.00 application fee and payment of dues or a statement that FSW dues have been paid.

The Wallace Mann Orchestral Audition and Masterclass Competition is open to flutists who are age 18-25 by February 1, 2009, live or attend school in Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia or West Virginia and are capable of demonstrating a high level of playing ability. This competition is in two sections: an actual mock audition followed by a masterclass. Up to four finalists will be chosen to perform a mock audition at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Fair, where prizes of $500 and $250 will be awarded.  A masterclass will be held with finalists playing excerpts selected from the mock audition round repertoire.  No accompaniment should be used on the recording. Previous first prize winners are not eligible to participate.

1. Mozart: Concerto in G, exposition (beginning to m. 91)

2. Debussy: Prelude to Afternoon of a Faun - Opening Solo (beginning to rehearsal 3)

3. Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night's Dream - Scherzo, 2 before P to the end

4. Rossini: William Tell Overture: 1 after F to 18 before H

5. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel: Rehearsal 6 to Rehearsal 8 and Rehearsal 33 - Rehearsal 34

6. Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe Suite #2 – Rehearsal 176 until 2 after Rehearsal 179

Repertoire for the mock audition and the master class will be selected from recorded round repertoire and the following additional excerpts:

1. Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra: Intermezzo interotto, 136 to 144

2. Brahms: Symphony #4: Movement 4, bar 93 to 105

3. Beethoven: Leonore Overture #3 - Bar 328 to 360

4. Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis, movement 3 - solo 5 before C to the end

5. Stravinsky: Firebird Suite: L'oiseau de feu plus variation

2. An application listing name, address, telephone, e-mail address, school, degree level, flute teacher, date of birth, and a short biographical sketch (100 words or less).

3. A $15.00 application fee and payment of dues or a statement that FSW dues have been paid.

The Collegiate Soloist Competition is for outstanding flutists, under the age of 28 (as of February 1, 2009), who are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at a college, university, or conservatory. Finalists will be selected, on the basis of their recorded audition, to compete at the Flute Fair. Cash prizes will be awarded. Previous first prize winners are not eligible to participate. 

2. A list of repertoire of the applicant's choice to be performed, if selected as a finalist. Final repertoire list cannot be changed. Maximum time: 10 minutes. In addition to final repertoire, all finalists will begin their program with the Mozart Concerto in G, first movement (m.1-91). This is in addition to the maximum time.

3. An application listing name, address, telephone, e-mail address, school, degree level, flute teacher, date of birth, a short biographical sketch (100 words or less), and a list of repertoire performed on the audition tape.

4. A $15.00 application fee and payment of dues or a statement that FSW dues have been paid.

The Mid-Atlantic High School Flute Choir is open to all high school students in grade 9-12. Members of this choir are selected on the basis of a recorded audition. The choir will rehearse during the Flute Fair weekend, culminating with a concert. Music written for flute and keyboard is not required to be recorded with both instruments, but is strongly encouraged.

2. A written application listing name, address, telephone, e-mail address, school, grade, and flute teacher.

3. A statement expressing your interest in playing piccolo, alto and/or bass flute. Please state if you can provide the instrument(s).

4.  A $10.00 application fee and payment of dues or a statement that FSW dues have been paid.

Flutists of the highest caliber will be selected to perform in the class on Sunday at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Fair. Music written for flute and keyboard must be recorded using both instruments. Flutists performing on the 2008 guest artist masterclass are not eligible to participate in the 2009 masterclass. Guest Artist to be announced.

2. A written application listing name, address, telephone, e-mail address, school, grade, teacher (if applicable), statement that the performer will use the staff accompanist or provide their own,  a short biographical sketch (under 100 words), and the name of the selection(s) performed on the audition tape.

3. A $10.00 application fee and payment of dues or a statement that FSW dues have been paid.

Young flutists will be selected to perform for the classes, taught by local artists and teachers, at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Fair. The class is open to all students in grade 12 and under. Music written for flute and keyboard does not need to be recorded with both instruments, but is encouraged. At least two students from each performance level (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) will be selected to perform during the class. Flutists who performed in a student master class at the 2008 flute fair are not eligible to participate in the 2009 class at the same level. Performance level is based on the musical selection, not age or grade. This program is part of the pedagogy series. Note: Applicants are discouraged from entering required selections from other 2009 FSW competitions.

2. A written application listing name, address, telephone, e-mail address, school, grade, flute teacher, number of years of study, a statement that the performer will use the staff accompanist or provide their own, a short biographical sketch (under 100 words), and the name of the selection on the tape.

3. A $10.00 application fee and payment of dues or a statement that FSW dues have been paid.

FSW Student Honors Competition

This competition is for outstanding flutists in grade 12 and under. Winners will be selected on a basis of their recording from each division (Senior High School division: grade 10-12 , Junior High Division: grade 7-9 and Elementary Division: grade 6 and under). Cash and other awards will be presented to the winners at the flute fair. Previous first prize winners are not eligible to participate in the same division. The decision of the judges is final. Note: Honors Competition winners may perform in any fair event since there is no final round held during the 2009 flute fair.

3. A $15.00 application fee and payment of dues or a statement that FSW dues have been paid.