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Piccolo Master Class Performers

The Flute Society of Washington, Inc.

2021 Competitions

Held at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention

February 20-21, 2021

General Competition Rules, applies to all competitions:
  • All applicants must be current FSW members (the membership must be active through November of current year). Note: Young Artist Competition requires a full membership. You may join or renew at fsw.net.
  • All applicants must complete an online application through fsw.net The application must be submitted by November 1, 2020 at 5:00 pm EST. Online applications accepted beginning August, 1, 2020. No late entries will be accepted.
  • If entering more than one competition, a separate application must be completed for each competition.
  • Recording MUST be an mp3, mp4 or wav file. Video recordings not accepted.
  • The recording should demonstrate the highest possible audio quality so your performance can be evaluated successfully. No speaking on the recording. Only a continuous performance of the entire work or movement is allowed. Recordings must not be edited or contain studio-produced effects. By uploading a music file, an applicant agrees their recording is continuous and unaltered.
  • Results will be available online on the FSW website on or before January 6, 2021.
  • Accompanists are the responsibility of the finalists for competitions. Master class performers may use the staff accompanist or provide one at their own expense. Use of staff accompanist must be selected on your application.
  • Flutists may enter more than one competition but can only be selected to perform in one event or competition at the flute convention.
  • A preliminary or final round performance in excess of the maximum performance time allotted WILL disqualify the applicant.
  • Incomplete applications will be subject to disqualification.
  • Application fees and membership dues are not refundable.
  • The decision of the judges is final.
  • All competitions EXCEPT the Young Artist 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).

 

Piccolo Master Class Performers

Piccoloists of the highest caliber will be selected to perform in the class at the Convention. Competitors can record either an unaccompanied solo, solo with piano, or 3 standard orchestral excerpts for the class. Music written for piccolo and keyboard must be recorded using both instruments. Applicants must reside or attend school in a Mid-Atlantic state as defined above. Staff accompanist will be provided at no fee to the selected performers. There is no age limit for this competition.

  1. Application fee $25.

  2. Submit recording containing music the applicant wishes to perform in the class, if selected.

  3. Recording must not exceed 10 minutes.

Piccolo Master Class Performers online application August 1, 2020.