Syllabus - Woodwinds - Flutes
WHAT'S NEW FOR 2027
- The volume of registrations in this discipline has been sufficient to reintroduce the distinction between flute and reed instruments. Since recorders and similar instruments are neither flutes nor reeds, they are defined as a distinct category of instrument.
- As such, various classes previously lumped together as "woodwind instrument" classes have been broken out into flutes, recorders, and reeds classes.
- Classes for Conservatory repertoire now strictly require performance of Conservatory repertoire. Similar to piano, "Own Choice" classes have been added to allow the performance of single selections not found in Conservatory lists. Concert group classes still do not require Conservatory repertoire.
- The Festival has added virtual woodwinds classes.
HOUSEKEEPING
Adjudication Woodwinds classes will be split between flute and reed adjudicators. Recorder classes will be overseen by an adjudicator based either on the adjudicator's professional experience with the instrument or on the quantity of registrations and available time for scheduling, whichever consideration is most pertinent.
DEFINITIONS
Woodwind Instrument For the purpose of the Festival, a woodwind instrument is any instrument qualifying as either a flute, reed, or recorder instrument.
Flutes For the purpose of the Festival, a flute instrument is any type of flute or piccolo. Any other instrument qualifies as a flute instrument at the adjudicator's sole discretion.
Recorders A recorder instrument is any type of recorder or whistle. Any other instrument qualifies as a recorder instrument at the adjudicator's sole discretion.
Reeds A reed instrument is any type of clarinet or bass clarinet, oboe or English horn, saxophone, or bassoon or contrabassoon. Any other instrument qualifies as a reed instrument at the adjudicator's sole discretion.
Flute Duet, Trio, or Ensemble A flute duet, trio, or ensemble is:
- Any duet where either or both performers are playing a flute instrument.
- Any trio where at least two performers are playing a flute instrument.
- Any ensemble of four or more performers, in which at least half of the performers are playing a flute instrument.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Adjudication Classes in this discipline are adjudicated competitively except where otherwise specified.
Instrumentation Each class in this discipline permits solo flute instrument performers or flute duets, trios, or ensembles, all as defined above.
Repertoire Each class specifies the quantity of repertoire selections required for that class in its description. If a class permits performance of more than one selection, multiple selections must be contrasting - distinct from one another in style, mood, tempo, and so on. Selections may be accompanied or unaccompanied except when one or the other is specified by the class rules. When in doubt, the adjudicator determines the suitability of a repertoire selection for its class.
Classical Repertoire Selections in classical categories must be art music or "classical" repertoire. Repertoire selections may be the performer's own choice except where otherwise specified. Selections specified as Conservatory selections must be drawn from an RCM or CC repertoire list. If a class specifies a Conservatory level, selections performed in that class must match or approximately match its level; otherwise, they must be suited to the technical proficiency of the performer or performers.
Popular Repertoire Selections in popular categories may be from any popular genre, such as jazz, pop, rock, hip-hop, country, folk, and so on, instumental works of music theatre, or chosen from film, television, video games, or similar media. Selections may be the performer's own choice. They must be suited to the technical proficiency of the performer or performers.
Multi-Movement Works You may perform a single movement from a multi-movement work as a single selection. You may also combine multiple movements from a multi-movement work into a single selection. These movements must be contrasting where possible. You may not perform multiple movements from the same work as different selections in the same class. When performing multiple movements from a multi-movement work in a class, you combine a specified number of movements from the work together according to the class's rules.
Concerto A woodwind concerto, or a related work such as a concertino, may only be performed in concerto classes, and may not be performed in any other class in this discipline. Accompaniment must be a reduction of the orchestral parts, performed by a collaborative pianist.
Etude An etude may only be performed in etude classes, concert group classes, non-competitive classes, or virtual classes, except where otherwise specified.
Orchestral Excerpt An orchestral excerpt may only be performed in orchestral excerpt classes.
Classical Flute Duet or Trio
Eligibility The oldest member of a duet or trio determines the class that duet or trio may enter.
Multi-Movement Works When performing a multi-movement work, you may combine up to two movements from such a work together into a single selection, as long as the total performance time does not exceed the time limit of your class.
Keyboard Parts A piano or keyboard part may be performed by a professional or by an amateur who is also being adjudicated.
| Class | Earlybird | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:WW245 - Flute Duet or Trio Age 10 and Under Repertiore One or two selections; Time Limit 8 minutes. | Earlybird:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW246 - Flute Duet or Trio Age 12 and Under Repertiore One or two selections; Time Limit 10 minutes. | Earlybird:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW247 - Flute Duet or Trio Age 14 and Under Repertiore One or two selections; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Earlybird:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW248 - Flute Duet or Trio Age 16 and Under Repertiore One or two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Earlybird:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW249 - Flute Duet or Trio Age 18 and Under Repertiore Two or three selections; Time Limit 18 minutes. | Earlybird:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW250 - Flute Duet or Trio Age 28 and Under Repertiore Two or three selections; Time Limit 20 minutes. | Earlybird:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW251 - Flute Duet or Trio Adult Repertiore One or two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. One performer in this ensemble must be an adult performer; any number of other performers may be child performers. | Earlybird:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW252 - Flute Duet or Trio Teacher and Student Repertiore One or two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. One performer in this ensemble must be an adult performer who:
The other performer(s) may be adult or child performers. | Earlybird:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW253 - Flute Duet or Trio All Ages Non-Competitive Repertiore One or two selections; Time Limit 12 minutes. Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. Ensembles in this class may include any number of amateur or professional adult performers. | Earlybird:$55.00 | Closed |
Classical Flute Ensemble
Eligibility Each class specifies the permitted make-up of performers in ensembles entering that class. Ensembles containing young adult performers may enter any class that does not exclude performers of their age cohort. Ensembles containing adult performers may only enter classes allowing such perfmers.
Multi-Movement Works When performing a selection, you may combine up to two movements from such a work together into a single selection, as long as the total performance time does not exceed the time limit of your class.
Keyboard Parts A piano or keyboard part may be performed by a professional or by an amateur who is also being adjudicated.
| Class | Earlybird | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:WW254 - Junior Flute Ensemble Repertiore One or two selections; Time Limit 12 minutes. Ensemble An ensemble in this class may consist of:
| Earlybird:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW255 - Intermediate Flute Ensemble Repertiore One or two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Ensemble An ensemble in this class may consist of:
| Earlybird:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW256 - Senior Flute Ensemble Repertiore Two or three selections; Time Limit 20 minutes. Ensemble An ensemble in this class may consist of:
| Earlybird:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW257 - Open Flute Ensemble Repertiore Two or three selections; Time Limit 30 minutes. Ensemble An ensemble in this class may consist of:
| Earlybird:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW258 - Adult Flute Ensemble Repertiore One or two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. One performer in this ensemble must be an adult performer; any number of other performers may be child performers. | Earlybird:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW259 - Flute Ensemble Teacher and Student Repertiore One or two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. One performer in this ensemble must be an adult performer who:
The other performer(s) may be adult or child performers. | Earlybird:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW260 - Flute Ensemble All Ages Non-Competitive Repertiore One or two selections; Time Limit 12 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. Ensembles in this class may include any number of amateur or professional adult performers. | Earlybird:$55.00 | Closed |