The Arizona Flute Society is currently accepting submissions for their 2026 Composition Competition. This year’s competition is open to works for solo flute, flute and piano, or flute and electronics (electronics may be fixed or live). Submissions may include works for C flute, piccolo, alto flute, and bass flute. There is no duration requirement, and works may be new or previously existing The competition is open to composers of all ages and nationalities. The winner will receive $250 and will be featured on the AFS website and social media platforms. Finalists will also be announced on our website and social media.
By entering the competition, the winning composer agrees to allow AFS members to receive a free electronic copy of the winning piece (pdf and any media required for pieces with electronics will be available for download by AFS members for 1 year following the winner announcement), as well as 1 year of performance and non-commercial recording rights for AFS members. The composer will retain all other rights to their composition, and all performance and recording rights will revert back to the composer 1 year after the date of the winner’s announcement.
Upon completion of competition registration, you will receive an email with a link to the competition entry form. On the entry form, you will need to include your name, email, a short bio, a score free from identifying markings, and a recording of your piece (recordings can be live or midi). If you are submitting multiple works for consideration, you will need to complete a separate entry form and pay the application fee for each submission.
Participants will be notified as to whether they have been chosen as a competition finalist by April 12. Following finalist notification, AFS membership will vote to determine the winning piece.
Please send any questions to arizonaflutesociety@gmail.com