The Victorian Flute Guild’s 30th Annual Flute Ensemble Competition took place on Sunday 26 May, 2024 at Methodist Ladies’ College in Kew, bringing together flute players of all ages for a vibrant day of ensemble performance, collaboration, and celebration.
From duets to large flute choirs, the event featured a rich variety of ensemble types and repertoire, with sections for primary-aged beginners through to advanced and professional musicians in the Open Section. Ensembles included traditional flute groupings as well as creative combinations with other instruments and percussion.
🎶 2024 Ensemble Categories & First Place Winners
With 22 sections across 17 ensemble types, the competition catered to a broad spectrum of group sizes and age groups. Congratulations to the following first-place ensembles:
| Section | Category | 2024 First Place Winner |
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| A | Primary – Duet | Austin Zhou & Kallen Ye |
| B | Primary – Duet + 1 (non-flute instrument) | Donvale Christian College Year 6 Wind Trio – Sarah, Alice, Claire |
| C | Primary – Small Ensembles (3–5 players) | Scotch College Junior School Flute Ensemble |
| D | Primary – Large Ensembles (6+ players) | St. Kevin’s College ‘Glendalough’ Flute Ensemble |
| E | 14 Years & Under – Duet | Ingrid Liang & Kristina Li |
| F | 14 Years & Under – Duet + 1 | Charlotte & Daisy |
| G | 14 Years & Under – Small Ensembles | The Three Octaves |
| H | 14 Years & Under – Large Ensembles | Henley Flute Ensemble |
| I | 16 Years & Under – Duet | Vanessa & Owen |
| J | 16 Years & Under – Duet + 1 | Genazzano FCJ College Senior Flute Duet |
| K | 16 Years & Under – Small Ensembles | Haydn London Trio |
| L | 16 Years & Under – Large Ensembles | Genazzano FCJ College Intermediate Flute Ensemble |
| N | 18 Years & Under – Duet + 1 | Trillium |
| P | 18 Years & Under – Large Ensembles | Camberwell Grammar School Flute Ensemble |
| S | Open Section – Duet | Monash University Flute Duo |
| U | Open Section – Small Ensembles | Ensemble Kimpton |
| V | Open Section – Large Ensembles | Victorian Flute Ensemble |
🎼 2024 Repertoire Highlights
This year’s performances drew from a wonderfully diverse repertoire, including classical favourites, movie themes, contemporary works, and pop arrangements. Highlights included:
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Au Printemps – Akira Tanaka
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My Favourite Things – Rodgers, arr. Coulthard
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Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
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Canon – Pachelbel
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Mamma Mia – ABBA
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Gloria in D Major – Vivaldi, arr. Carolyn Grace
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In Remembrance – Burl Red
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And many more, spanning beginner to advanced levels
👏 Thank You
The Victorian Flute Guild extends sincere thanks to:
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Students and teachers for their hard work and musicality
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Parents and supporters for their encouragement and enthusiasm
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Adjudicators: Alison Conrau, Evonne Hampton, Emily Kimpton, Anne Rose, Terence Teow, and Rachel Williams
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Our volunteer team and MLC staff for their invaluable support
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And our sponsors, whose contributions help make events like this possible
🎶 Grand Finale
To celebrate three decades of flute ensemble music, the event closed with a massed performance by the Open Flutes Collective, presenting Vivaldi’s Gloria and In Remembrance by Burl Red — a powerful and moving conclusion to an unforgettable day.
📅 Looking Ahead
We can’t wait to see you next year for the 31st Annual Flute Ensemble Competition in 2025!