George Roberts Bass Trombone Competition

For bass trombonists ages 18 and under - birth date of January 1, 1994 or later

First Prize - TBA

General Rules and Requirements

Additional Rules

  • Live piano accompaniment is required. No pre-recorded accompaniments are not acceptable.
  • Past winners of the George Roberts Bass Trombone Competition are not eligible in the 2013 Roberts Bass Trombone Competition.

Preliminary Round Repertoire

  • Richard Lieb
    Concertino Basso for bass trombone and piano
    Carl Fischer

Final Round Repertoire

  • Jan Koetsier
    Allegro Maestoso for bass trombone and piano
    Editions Marc Reift

Past Winners

Year Winner School
2007 Thomas Knapp Texas Christian University
2008 Steve Warren Oklahoma State University
2009 Zachary James University of Southern Mississippi
2010 Caleb Ketcham Oklahoma State University
2011 Derek Lyp Western Michigan University
2012 Freddy Oulette University of North Texas