The first round of qualifying for the Solo Piccolo Division is a video screening.

The first round of the competition for the following categories will be judged online via video.
　　▶ Solo Section
　　▶ Piccolo Section

• Required piece
  • Solo Section
  • 　P.Jeanjean: Études modernes pour flûte No.1 or No.3
  • Piccolo Section
  • 　J.S.Bach: Allemande and Bourrée anglaise from Partita a-moll BWV1013 (both without repeat)

• Video Screening Notes
  • Video recordings must be uninterrupted, simultaneous recordings of image and sound by a single camera.
  • An external microphone or mixer may be used for audio.
  • Do not edit the video (image and sound). Cutting and pasting of videos is also prohibited.
  • There are no restrictions on recording equipment.
  • Images must be recorded with an angle of view that includes the performer’s upper body (full body is also acceptable), face, mouth, and the entire instrument.
  • The angle of view should be set so that the performer does not move off the screen during the performance.
  • The video must be recorded for this competition. Videos that have already been made public will not be considered.
  • If the jury determines that the video has been edited and does not meet the above requirements, it will not be considered for judging.

• How to Submit a Video
  • The video will be submitted through an online submission via the internet. Please note that submissions through DVD or USB memory will not be accepted.
  • If submitting through Youtube:
    • Upload the video to the performer’s Youtube channel as “Unlisted” and obtain the URL.
    • Include the obtained URL in the URL field on the contest application page and submit it.
    • Please be aware that if the submitted video link cannot be viewed from the submitted video link, the contest application will not be accepted.
    • If the submitted video status is changed from “Unlisted” to another status, it will not be considered in the evaluation.
  • If you are unable to use Youtube and need to use a file transfer service, please include this in the comments section and contact the contest office after submitting your application.
  • Here are some representative file transfer services:
    • WeTransfer: A cloud-based service that allows you to send up to 2GB of files at once.
    • Google Drive: Google’s cloud storage service, which you can use for free up to 15GB if you have a Google account.
    • Dropbox: A cloud storage service that you can use for free up to 2GB with the free version.
    • Microsoft OneDrive: Microsoft’s cloud storage service, which you can use for free up to 5GB with the free version.
  • If you are applying for video review using a file transfer service, please note that sending and receiving files will take some time, so please apply as soon as possible.
  • At the latest, send your application by May 12 and communicate with the association about the file transfer method.