Flute Competition

flute photo by Jean-Paul Wright

Santa Monica Flute Competition 2023

Competition date:  March 4, 2023

Round 1 Video Submission deadline:  February 24, 2023 by 11:59 PM                                   

 

The Santa Monica Conservatory of Music invites talented young local flutists to audition for an award, a cash prize, and comments by the University of Southern California Professor and Los Angeles Philharmonic Associate Principal Flutist Catherine Ransom Karoly. 

Auditions are open to all flute students studying in the Los Angeles area.

Round 1 MUST be uploaded to YouTube and must not have any audio edits. Instructions for YouTube upload and format instructions can be found HERE. 

Awards are given in the following categories:

Junior Division – Grade level 3-7: first place winner(s) will receive $100.

Senior Division – Grade level 8-12: first place winner(s) will receive $200.

In addition, a $300 Conservatory Scholarship for Excellence Award MAY be awarded.

Repertory:

Junior Division (Grades 3-7)

Repertoire can be found by clicking HERE

Round 1

uploaded by February 24, 2023 by 11:59 PM

  • Caprice no. 1 by Joachim Andersen from 26 Little Caprices 

Round 2

Live at Santa Monica Conservatory of  Music

  • Sicilienne by Gabriel Faure: (measures 1-43) 
  • Caprice no. 1 by Joachim Andersen from 26 Little Caprices 

Senior Division (Grades 8-12)

Repertoire can be found HERE. Please only print/download Movement 1 as Movement 5 is NOT needed for the competition. 

Round 1

uploaded by February 24, 2023 by 11:59 PM

  • Suite in A Minor: Overture by Telemann (measures 1-112) 

Round 2

Live at Santa Monica Conservatory of  Music

  • Suite in A Minor: Overture by Telemann (entire movement)
  • Syrinx by Debussy 

Piano accompaniment will be provided, but competitors are welcome to bring their own accompaniment. 

Competitors will be contacted by February 27th with results from Round 1. Those who advance to Round 2 will be asked to play their repertoire in the order listed. Round 2 will take place from 3-6 pm on Saturday, March 4th. Jurists include Catherine Karoly (Associate Principal Flute of the LA Phil), Sierra Schmeltzer (SMCM Flute Instructor), and David Ramirez (SMCM Flute Instructor). Awards and comments will follow immediately after. 

Judges decision will be final, including the decision not to give an award in any or all of the categories.

Judges