Chicago Flute Club
Competitions & Grants

Annual Student Competition

Calling All Students!

April 11, 2027
In Person at Elmhurst University, Irion Hall, Elmhurst, IL

Repertoire requirements for each of the three divisions (Elementary, Junior, and Senior) are now available, as well as details for the competition through the link below! There will be one pre-selected piece per division, and students are required to select a piece of their choice to complete their competition program. 

Biennial Kujala International Piccolo Competition

Piccolo Players from around the world compete for prizes

Next Competition will take place in the 2026-2027 season
Finals: Saturday, February 20, 2027 Virtual via Zoom

Open to all flutists aged 18 years or older from any geographical region. Candidates will submit an unedited YouTube video performance of the preliminary round. Finalists will record and submit an unedited YouTube video performance of a recital program 20 minutes in length. Preliminary Round online submission will be open October  15, 2026 – November 15, 2026. 

Biennial Florence Nelson Leadership in Music Grant

Leadership, Performance, Advocacy

Next Application Cycle opens January 1, 2027
Deadline February 1, 2027
Award announced in April 2027

The CFC will award $2,000 to one flutist to support a project proposal of their choosing. Applicants will submit a narrative statement and video explaining their project proposal and its significance. Special consideration will be given to proposals that promote leadership, performance, and advocacy in the music field.

Biennial Donald Peck International Competition

The Chicago Flute Club will hold the 2027 Donald Peck International Flute Competition during our biennial flute festival, which will take place in the fall of 2027. The competition is open to non-members and members of the Chicago Flute Club, college-level and professionals, with no age limit. Registration open May 1 – June 15, 2026.