The late longtime patron, supporter, and flutist Rochelle Kline-Casey has donated flutes to La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, to be loaned and used by young, emerging flute players.

There are three instruments available are:

• Professional Abell African Blackwood with sterling silver mechanism Flute, with B and C footjoints
• Upper Intermediate/Professional Powell PS-750 Sonare Piccolo
• Student Gemeinhardt Elkhardt, Ind. M2 Flute

Qualifications:

• The candidate must be under 35 years of age at the time of the application.
• The candidate must be residing in San Diego county.
• Teachers may submit on behalf of their student/their studio for the Gemeinhardt flute.
• You may submit the application and request multiple instruments, though if considered, you may only receive one.
• If considered for the Abell flute, the recipient must have the instrument insured.
• The recipients must agree to basic maintenance and repairs of the instruments.

LJS&C and an appointed committee will review applications by February 6 and select potential candidates to receive an instrument. Please submit the application by February 6, 2026 to be considered. Learn more and access the application link here.