The Koechlin International Flute Competition took place remotely throughout March and April, with competitors from 20 countries submitting recordings of their performances of the celebrated 'Chants de Nectaire' to a team of adjudicators.

Congratulations to Old Wellensian Katie Taunton (2017) who was Highly Commended in the 25 years and Under category. Katie is now studying at the Royal Northern College of Music, with Kevin Gowland and Jennifer Hutchinson. Whilst at Wells she studied under the guidance of Susie Hodder-Williams. Wells also had success in the competition; Year 10 flautist Annie Banks who was awarded Third Place in the 18 Years and Under category; Year 9 flautist Diego Jurado Hoshino and Year 12 flautist Amy Cleverley, who were Highly Commended in the 14 Years and Under and the 18 Years and Under categories, respectively.