Southeast Trombone Symposium 2021 Competitions


Registration for the 2021 Southeast Trombone Symposium (STS) Competitions is now open.

STS is proud to host multiple competitions for students in different age groups. The Youth Competition is open to pre-college and trombonists under the age of 19 as of July 14, 2021. The Excerpts and S.E. Shires Competitions are open to trombonists under the age of 26 as of July 14, 2021.

This year’s symposium is being held in partnership with the 2021 International Trombone Festival. Participants are welcome to participate in all ITF and STS clinics, competitions, and events.

In the event that the 2021 ITF/STS cannot be held in person, the three STS competitions will continue via recordings.

For further information, including rules, repertoire, and deadlines, please visit the STS website.