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Orpheus Virtual Recorder Competition

Celebrating Australian Recorder Music

around the world

VISION
The Orpheus Music Virtual Recorder Competition 2025 celebrates and promotes Australian composers and their recorder compositions w...

Orpheus Virtual Recorder Competition

Celebrating Australian Recorder Music

around the world

VISION
The Orpheus Music Virtual Recorder Competition 2025 celebrates and promotes Australian composers and their recorder compositions worldwide. This competition invites recorder players and ensembles to submit a self-recorded video performance of a complete piece or movement.
COMPETITION DETAILS
Sections:
  • Open Section (Solo and/or Ensemble)
  • Under 18 Section (Solo and/or Ensemble)
Participants may enter twice within their section—once as a soloist and once in an ensemble.
  • Solo entries: Solo performances may include accompaniment (piano/guitar/harp).
  • Ensemble entries: Duos and larger groups are eligible. Multitrack recordings by a single player are also permitted as ensemble entries.
To qualify for the Under 18 Section, all participants must be under 18 years old as of January 13, 2026.
Restrictions on Previous Winners
  • First-place winners from previous Orpheus Music Virtual Recorder Competitions may not re-enter the same section.
  • Past ensemble winners may enter again as a soloist or in a group with at least 50% new members. In this case, the ensemble must have a different name.
Video Submission Guidelines
  • Participants are encouraged to be creative! Videos may include images, photos, animations, and text, but judging will focus on musical interpretation, ensemble intonation, and presentation.
  • There is no time limit—participants may submit a single movement or a complete work.
  • Videos must be newly recorded for the competition and must not have been previously published on YouTube or other platforms.
Finalist Videos
  • Finalists' videos will be premiered on the Orpheus Music YouTube channel and shared on Orpheus Music's website, social media, and newsletters.
  • Participants who are not awarded may publish their videos on their own channels.
ENTRY FEE
  • Under 18 Section: $30 AUD
  • Open Section: $60 AUD
Fees go towards the competition prizes and administrative costs. To be paid through the trybooking link above.
JURY
The jury will be composed of national and international recorder professionals attending the Australasian Recorder Festival 2026. The jury's decision is final.
DEADLINES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Submission Deadline: November 1, 2025
  • Finalists Notified: December 1, 2025
  • Winners Announced: January 13, 2026, at the Australasian Recorder Festival
  • All Finalists Notified by Email: January 14, 2026
PRIZES
Open Section (Solo & Ensembles)
  • 1st Prize: AUD $1000, Interview & video feature in Gecko Newsletter, featured video premiere at the Australasian Recorder Festival, Orpheus Music Gift Pack (3 PDF publications of your choice, merchandise, CD).
  • 2nd Prize: AUD $500, featured video premiere at the Australasian Recorder Festival, Orpheus Music Gift Pack (2 PDF publications of your choice, merchandise, CD).
  • 3rd Prize: AUD $200, featured video premiere at the Australasian Recorder Festival, Orpheus Music Gift Pack (1 PDF publication of your choice, merchandise, CD).
  • Honourable Mentions: Recognition at the Australasian Recorder Festival, 1 PDF publication of your choice.
Under 18 Section (Solo & Ensembles)
  • 1st Prize: AUD $500, Interview & video feature in Gecko Newsletter, featured video premiere at the Australasian Recorder Festival, Orpheus Music Gift Pack (3 PDF publications of your choice, merchandise, CD).
  • 2nd Prize: AUD $250, featured video premiere at the Australasian Recorder Festival, Orpheus Music Gift Pack (2 PDF publications of your choice, merchandise, CD).
  • 3rd Prize: AUD $100, featured video premiere at the Australasian Recorder Festival, Orpheus Music Gift Pack (1 PDF publication of your choice, merchandise, CD).
  • Honourable Mentions: Recognition at the Australasian Recorder Festival, 1 PDF publication of your choice.
All prizes are in AUD.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
  1. Register via the TryBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CZFVP
  2. Submit your video by emailing alex@orpheusmusic.com.au with a download link (Dropbox or WeTransfer). Include:
    • Section (Open or Under 18)
    • Title & Composer
    • Names of all participants
    • Recording location
    • Any relevant additional details

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