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Take part in Australia’s Greatest Recorder Competitions
The Orpheus Music Performance Competitions aim to create opportunities for up-and-coming recorder performers and ensembles. The aim of the competition is to provide an opportunity for participants to:
- Improve their playing ability by preparing a selection of music to performance standard, as a soloist or in an ensemble.
- Enhance their appreciation of the musical potential of the recorder.
- Receive a written evaluation of their performance in the competition finals from a jury comprising international and Australian recorder professionals.
- Receive prize money for winning performances and perform in the Highlights Concert.
Orpheus Music has been running world-class recorder events for over 25 years. From workshops and technique classes to major festivals, we create platforms for recorder competitions where musicians grow, compositions get discovered, and the recorder community strengthens.
How to Enter the Composition Competitions
Eligibility requirements:
Australian/New Zealander recorder players
Non-professionals: A professional recorder performer is not eligible to enter the competition.
Participation in the Orpheus Recorder Festival: All players entering the Preselection stage and finalists must be enrolled in the Australasian Recorder Festival 2028.
Australasian Recorder Festival 2028
The festival runs annually at Presbyterian Ladies' College, Armidale with classes, ensembles, and concerts.
Festival includes:
- Tiered groups matching playing standards
- Multiple tutors per ensemble
- Youth section for players under 30
- Topics from medieval music to jazz
- Professional concerts and trade display
Full board is available including meals and accommodation.
Enter the Orpheus Music Recorder Competition Today
Our competitions offer performers serious opportunities for performance and professional development with substantial prizes.