With Guest Artist, Andrea Oliva
Principal Flute of the National Academy of St. Cecelia in Rome, Italy
The Flute Orchestral Excerpts Competition is open to all flutists. Three winners will be selected to play for Andrea Oliva. The masterclass will be open to all registered festival attendees. Applicants will be judged based on accuracy of rhythm, intonation, and technique and overall interpretation and musicianship. Winners of the Flute Orchestral Excerpts Masterclass Competition will prepare recorded excerpts for the masterclass IN ADDITION to excerpts decided upon with the guest clinician prior to the festival.
Competition Requirements (recordings must be emailed, registrations forms must be completed, and payment must be made by 11:59pm on January 30th, 2024):
Record THREE orchestral excerpts of your choice. No accompaniment is required.
- The recording must be unedited! However, excerpts/different movements may be recorded on different tracks. Edited recordings will be disqualified.
- Do not speak or make any identifying sound on your recording.
- Previous winners are eligible to participate.
- Incomplete entries will not be judged.
- All judges' decisions are final.
To Submit Your Recording:
1. Email your recording in MP3 format to AmyLWilliams23@gmail.com no later than 11:59pm on January 30th, 2024.
- In the subject line of your email, enter LFS 2024 FLUTE ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS MASTERCLASS COMPETITION.
- In your email, include your name as you prefer it to be listed in the program.
- List the school and program (Undergraduate/Graduate) in which you are currently enrolled.
- List repertoire selection.
2. Submit your festival registration forms and payment HERE, no later than 11:59pm on January 30th, 2024.
*To be eligible for our Guest Artist Masterclass Competitions, you are required to be a member of the Louisiana Flute Society. Registration fees include LFS membership dues. Materials submitted after January 30th and/or without payment will not be considered.
Questions?
Email Amy Williams, Competitions Coordinator, at AmyLWilliams23@gmail.com