Solo & Ensemble Competitions
2027 repertoire and rules announced!
The 2027 competition finals will be held during the 2027 International Trombone Festival at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, USA, July 7 – July 10, 2027. For rules and information, please visit the competitions pages.
We hope to see you in Ohio next summer!
2027 Solo & Ensemble Competitions
George Roberts Bass Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 20 and under (birth date of January 1, 2006…
Gilberto Gagliardi Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 18 and under (birth date of January 1, 2008…
Larry Wiehe Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored TBA For trombonists ages 23 and under (birth date of January 1, 2003 or…
Emory Remington Trombone Choir Competition
For ensembles of 8 or more trombonists (no euphoniums, tubas or percussion allowed) First Prize:…
Lewis Van Haney Philharmonic Prize Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1, 2001…
ITA Trombone Quartet Competition
Sponsored by the TBA First Prize – TBA Combined ages of members may not exceed…
Melba Liston Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition
For ensembles of 2 or more trombonists (with rhythm section) First Prize: Featured performance at…
Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 22 and under (birth date of January 1, 2004…
ITA Alto Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1, 2001…
Robert Marsteller Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 22 and under (birth date of January 1, 2004…
Frank Smith Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1, 2001…
Edward Kleinhammer Orchestral Bass Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1, 2001…
Donald Yaxley Bass Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1, 2001…
J.J. Johnson Jazz Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1, 2001…
