Competitions

HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION

The Southern Flute Festival High School Competition is open to high school flutists whose age are not more than 19 years old. The competition will consist of only one live performance which will be held during the Southern Flute Festival on February 15, 2025. The Southern Flute Festival will provide a staff accompanist for the competition.

Competition applicants must apply by February 1st, 2025.

REPERTOIRE
– One solo piece (with or without piano accompaniment) of the applicant’s choice. The selection must be three to ten minutes in length.

PRIZES
Winners of the High School Competition will be awarded the following prizes:

1st Place: $150 + Featured Solo with The Southern Miss Flute Ensemble

2nd Place: $100 + Featured Solo with The Southern Miss Flute Ensemble

3rd Place: $50 + Featured Solo with The Southern Miss Flute Ensemble

MASTERCLASS COMPETITION

The Southern Flute Festival Masterclass Competition is open to flutists who are attending college or high school. A jury will select masterclass performers based on a recording submitted with the application. Recordings must be unedited and pre-recorded piano accompaniment is acceptable. Up to six winners will perform at both Masterclasses held on February 14 and 15, 2025. The Southern Flute Festival will provide a staff accompanist for the selected performers. Winners will be notified of their status by February 3rd, 2025. Competition applicants must apply by February 1st, 2025.

REPERTOIRE
– One solo piece (with or without piano accompaniment) of the applicant’s choice. The selection must be up to 15 minutes in length.

PRIZES
Winners of the Master Class Competition will be performing for Dr. Jesus Castro (Feb 14) or Dr. Maria Castillo (Feb 15).

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