FLÛTE GAM(M)ES COMPETITION
Annual flute competition for 6-20 year olds
October 2-5, 2025 – Nyon (VD)
Categories
A-Expert
Young talents
Maximum age 17 years
B-Flute Fan
All levels
Maximum age 20 years
Unconducted Ensembles
Maximum age 20 years
D-I Have Good Taste
Early music
Maximum age 25 years
Category available in 2026
E-I Play My Music
Composition
Maximum age 25 years
pre-academidal level
New category starting in 2026
With a spirit of kindness, the Flute Gam(m)es competition is open to children and young people of all ages and levels, up to 17 years old for the Young Talent category (Category A) and up to 20 or 25 years for other categories (Categories B, C, D, E).
Young flutists present pieces at their level, either as soloists or in chamber music ensembles. A special prize is awarded to children performing their own composition.
The jury consists of flutists and professors from the Lake Geneva region, Switzerland, and abroad.
Photo © Pierre-Alain Balmer Photography
Competition 2025
Dates: October 2-5, 2025
Location: Conservatoire de l’Ouest Vaudois – Nyon site (Villa Thomas – Route de Genève 4 – 1260 Nyon)
Registration deadline:
- July 15, 2025, guaranteed spot
- August 31, 2025, on waiting list, confirmation subject to availability
Registration by August 12, 2025
Repertoire
It is mandatory to play the first compulsory piece from the original scores.
Please order them in advance.
A check will be carried out on the day of the competition.
The piece to be played by heart is published by the competition. The score is provided to candidates.
Download in the red box opposite.
Mandatory repertoire
Piece to be played by heart
Click to download your mandatory piece to be played by heart – SHEET MUSIC AND AUDIO FILE
Category A1 - Experienced
Candidates born between October 2, 2010 and October 5, 2014
Age between 11 and 14 years old
Repertoire:
- L’Oiseleur – Claude-Henry Joubert – Ed. Lafitan
- Kustino Oro – Flute 2 by heart
Category A2 - Emeritus
Candidates born between 2.10.2007 and 5.10.2010
Age between 15 and 17 years old
Repertoire:
- Andante et scherzo – Louis Ganne
- Kustino Oro – Flute 3 by Heart
Catégorie B1 - Largo
Candidates born on or after 5.10.2005
Maximum age: 20 years old
Repertoire:
- Caracas – arr. E. Dutrieux et D. Etiévant – Le petit flûtorama – Ed HIT Diffusion
- Dance dance – Flute 4 by heart
Catégorie B2 - Adagio
Candidates born on or after 5.10.2005
Maximum age: 20 years old
Repertoire:
- Petit Matin – Robert Martin – Le Petit flûté vol. 1 – Ed. R. Martin
- Dance dance – Flute 3 or 4, choice, by heart
Catégorie B3 - Andante
Candidates born on or after 5.10.2005
Maximum age: 20 years old
Repertoire:
- Comme Adèle – Anders Soldh – Le nouveau petit flûté vol. 11 – Ed. R. Martin
- Dance dance – Flute 3 or 4, choice, by heart
Catégorie B4 - Moderato
Candidates born on or after 5.10.2005
Maximum age: 20 years old
Repertoire:
- Une nuit à Vienne – Jérôme Naulais – Le petit flûté à travers les siècles vol. 9 – Ed. R. Martin
- Dance dance – Flute 2 by heart
Catégorie B5 - Allegretto
Candidates born on or after 5.10.2005
Maximum age: 20 years old
Repertoire:
- Valse Gracieuse – Wilhelm Popp – la flûte au salon – ed. Mitropa music
- Dance dance – flute 1 by heart
Catégorie B6 - Allegro
Candidates born on or after 5.10.2005
Maximum age: 20 years old
Repertoire:
- Barcarole et Tarentelle – Bernard Molique – la flûte au salon – ed. Mitropa music
- Kustino Oro – Flute 2 by heart
Catégorie B7 - Presto
Candidates born on or after 5.10.2005
Maximum age: 20 years old
Repertoire:
- Staccato Fantaisie – Wilhelm Popp – ed. Billaudot
- Kustino Oro – Flute 3 by Heart
Category C1 - Elves
Candidates born on or after 5.10.2005
Ensembles of 2 or more musicians, without conductor
Free repertoire:
- 2 pieces of different styles
- Elementary level
- maximum 4 minutes
Category C2 - Farfadets
Candidates born on or after 5.10.2005
Ensembles of 2 or more musicians, without conductor
Free repertoire:
- 2 pieces of different styles
- Intermediate level
- maximum 6 minutes
Category C3 - Enchanters
Candidates born on or after 5.10.2005
Ensembles of 2 or more musicians, without conductor
Free repertoire:
- 2 pieces of different styles
- niveau Secondaire
- maximum 8 minutes
Category E - I play my music
Candidates born on or after 5.10.2005
Age: 20 years old
Musical composition:
- Piece composed by the candidate
- Soloist or ensemble
- Can be added to categories A-B-C or presented in category E only
- Maximum 4 minutes
Registration
Registration deadline: July 15, 2025 (August 31, subject to availability)
!! Starting July 16, all registrations are placed on a waiting list – deadline August 31, 2025!!
The competition is fully booked, and registration for the 2025 session is now closed. We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 competition. Registration will be open after Easter and until June 30, 2026.