Vang Flute Competition 2025
We are excited to introduce the Vang Flute Competition, a highlight of our upcoming Flute Camp at Los Osos High School. Exclusively open to camp attendees, this competition offers a unique platform for young flutists to showcase their talents and vie for exciting prizes.
Participants will compete in various categories, with performances evaluated by our experienced team of flute coaches. This focused environment will provide each competitor with constructive feedback, designed to enhance both technical skills and artistic expression.
The winner of the Vang Flute Competition will receive a $100 prize and a commemorative plaque, celebrating their achievement and dedication to flute mastery. This event promises not only to spotlight individual talent but also to enrich the overall camp experience, fostering a deeper appreciation and passion for flute music among all participants.
The Vang Flute Competition will operate through a modern and accessible format, where competitors are required to upload video submissions of their performances. This digital approach allows participants to capture their best playing in a comfortable setting, ensuring that each competitor can truly showcase their abilities. During the evaluation phase, I will play each video submission for our panel of flute coaches, who will carefully assess and judge the performances. It’s important to note that I (Andrew Vang) will not be part of the judging process; my role will be to facilitate the viewing and ensure a smooth and fair assessment by our dedicated coaches. This method ensures transparency and objectivity, focusing solely on the talents and efforts of our young flutists.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
For the Vang Flute Competition, all video submissions must include piano accompaniment to provide a well-rounded evaluation of each performance in a standard concert setting. We offer a pre-recorded piano tracks that cover the selected repertoire. However, competitors are also welcome to hire their own pianists for their submissions if they prefer live accompaniment for a more flexible and nuanced approach to tempo and interpretive control. Should they choose this option, it is absolutely required that their chosen pianist is also available to accompany them in person, should they be selected as the winner and perform at the camp. If their pianist is not available, the competitor forfeits their winning position. This ensures consistency and quality in both the submission and final performance phases of the competition.
To submit your performance for the Vang Flute Competition, please upload your video(s) to YouTube, setting them as either public or unlisted. Clearly title your video(s) with your first and last name, followed by Vang Flute Competition 2025 in parentheses. If you are submitting two separate videos for different pieces, please number them in the order they are to be performed.
For example: “John Smith (Vang Flute Competition 2025) 1” and “John Smith (Vang Flute Competition 2025) 2” for the second. If you are submitting a single video containing all pieces, numbering is not necessary; simply title it “John Smith (Vang Flute Competition 2025)”. This titling convention helps ensure that your submissions are easily identifiable and organized for our review panel. You may set your video to private or delete it after the camp is over in case extra reviewing is necessary.
Participation in the Vang Flute Competition is completely free of charge, with the sole requirement being enrollment in the Vang Flute Camp. This ensures that all camp attendees have the opportunity to showcase their skills in a competitive setting without any additional financial burden. Additionally, should you be selected as the prize winner, you are expected to perform at the final concert on July 12th, 2025. This performance is a celebratory culmination of your hard work and success during the camp and provides a platform to share your talent with peers, family, and friends.
Selected Repertoire (in performance order):
1. The Orb by Andrew Vang
2. Badinerie from the Orchestral Suite in b minor No. 2 by J. S. Bach.
Submission Deadline: July 5th, 2025 (All submissions are reviewed July 6th, 2025)
Winner Announcement: July 9th, 2025 (First day of Vang Flute Camp)