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The live final round of this international traverso competition for students takes place during the International Adams Flute Festival in April, in the Netherlands. Designed especially for students, this competition has become a true launching pad for many future professionals. The live performances are free and open to the public. You’re warmly welcome at Aziëstraat 17-19 in Ittervoort.
We offer you a well-organized competition, a great festival and the opportunity to gain contacts for life...
January 15, 2026: ticket sales for the 19th International Adams Flute Festival
February 1, 2026: closing date for submitting all videos
March 1, 2026: announcement of the participant's selection
April 17, 2026: rehearsal day (and start of the festival)
April 18, 2026 (9:00 am): final round traverso students
Prizes category traverso students:
Artist in Residence at Huis Nyengaerde
Handmade traverso of Roberto Bando
Download documents for participants:
Guidelines and repertoire list 2026
Participants regulations and fee 2026
General information and group accommodation 2026
Travel instructions and timetable 2026
Please read the additional information you will receive by e-mail in advance!
Staying overnight for participants and visitors:
Accommodation is possible in Bekerhof group accommodation. This is a converted farmhouse with very simple facilities. The cost is €60.00 per night, including breakfast, a packed lunch, dinner and bedding with duvet and transfers. The hostel is 3.2km away from the competition location. It is a pleasant walk for those who want to do this, but a free shuttle bus is also provided for transport to and from the competition, and the railway station at Weert. Practice facilities are limited at the hostel, but there are study rooms, with and without piano, at the competition location.
As mentioned above, this option provides simple accommodation and that is reflected in the price. (A local hotel with all meals included will cost at least three times this price.) Therefore, don’t expect a lot of privacy, or 5-star treatment. However, you are here to focus on the competition. Many of our past students have formed friendships for a lifetime with the other flute players staying in the hostel. A support network of contacts is exactly what every flute player needs!
A more expensive alternative with more privacy is Maasresidence. However, most apartments do not have a kitchen for preparing hot meals.
Save the date
From April 16 to 18, 2027, we will host the final round of the 17th Dutch International Flute Competition, this time together with the 4th Dutch International Piccolo Competition. In 2028 we will organize a traverso competition again.
We look forward to your video and the live performances...
