New York Flute Club Competition 2026
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The NYFC Competition has been recognizing rising artists for more than four decades. Previous winners have gone on to distinguished solo careers and positions in major orchestras, and they teach in top conservatories and colleges.
Flutists ages 18 to 27 are eligible to compete in the annual New York Flute Club Competition. The 2026 NYFC Competition will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026 with applications for entry due by February 27, 2026. The preliminary round will be held at the Manhattan School of Music (130 Claremont Avenue, NYC), with the final round held at the New York Flute Fair later the same day (at the Allen-Stevenson School, 132 East 78th Street, NYC). The winners receive a monetary award and perform in the Competition Winners Recital on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
Prizes
1st Prize: $1500 • 2nd Prize: $750 • 3rd Prize: $500
Requirements
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All entrants must be members of The New York Flute Club. If you are not currently a Club member, you may join or renew online. The membership fee is $85 regular and $40 for full-time students. (If this is prohibitive and prevents your entry, please email kaoruhin@gmail.com.)
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Complete and submit the NYFC Competition application online. The deadline for submission is February 27, 2026.
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The competition fee is $25, which includes entrance to the 2026 New York Flute Fair.
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You must provide and pay for your own accompanist for all stages of the competition. If you are a winner of the competition, the Flute Club will provide $300 to the 1st prize winner for their pianist expenses and $150 each to the 2nd and 3rd prize winners for the recital on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm, .
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Eligible age is 18-27. You must have reached your 18th birthday by March 22, 2026 and NOT have reached your 28th birthday before April 30, 2026. You must provide proof of age with a valid photo ID (either a driver's license or a passport) when you arrive to play your first round at the competition.
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Winners must be available to perform at the New York Flute Club's Competition Winners Concert on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Note to international students: please make sure your visa allows you to perform.
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Repertoire requirements: (i) The required piece is Joueurs de Flute by Albert Roussel, movement 1 (Pan) and (ii) a contrasting piece of your choice.
Please be prepared to play with your pianist as requested for 8-10 minutes in the preliminary round and 12-15 minutes in the final round. Plan to announce your name and selected piece. Be present and prepared to play with your accompanist 10 minutes before your scheduled audition time. Be aware that the final round is open to the public.
To apply: Your online application must be submitted by February 27, 2026. Payment is by PayPal. You must be a logged-in member to complete the form. (If you have a problem submitting, please let us know.)
Past winners:
A list of past NYFC Competition winners can be found here. More about these idividuals can be accessed via the "details" link on that page for NYFC Competitions 2014 and later. We are in the process of compiling a more complete roster of past winners and their achievements. Past winners are urged to send biographical materials and photos to the Club's archivist for inclusion in the archives.
