Solo & Ensemble Competitions
2025 Finalists and Winners Announced!
Finalists and winners of the 2025 ITA Solo & Ensemble Competitions are being announced on our Facebook page. Head over and read the latest news!
For rules and information, please visit the competitions pages. The 2025 competition finals will be held during the 2025 International Trombone Festival. We hope to see you there!
2025 Solo & Ensemble Competitions
George Roberts Bass Trombone Competition
sponsored by Greg Black Mouthpieces, Rejano Mutes, Cherry Classics, Encore Music Publishers, Cimarron Music Press…
Gilberto Gagliardi Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by Greg Black Mouthpieces, Cherry Classics, Cimarron Music Press, C. Sharpe Editions For trombonists…
Larry Wiehe Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by Conn Selmer For trombonists ages 23 and under (birth date of January 1,…
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 Yamaha Canada For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1,…
ITA Trombone Quartet Competition
Sponsored by the ITA, Long Island Brass Company, Encore Music Publishers, C. Sharpe Editions First…
Kai Winding 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 XO Brass For trombonists ages 22 and under (birth date of January 1,…
ITA Alto Trombone Competition
sponsored by Voigt Brass For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1,…
Robert Marsteller Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by Greenhoe Trombones For trombonists ages 22 and under (birth date of January 1,…
Frank Smith Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by Butler Trombones, Rejano Mutes, Cherry Classics For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth…
Edward Kleinhammer Orchestral Bass Trombone Competition
sponsored by Greg Black Mouthpieces, Rejano Mutes, Cherry Classics, Cimarron Music Press, C. Sharpe Editions…
Donald Yaxley Bass Trombone Competition
sponsored by Greg Black Mouthpieces, Rejano Mutes, Cherry Classics, Cimarron Music Press, Encore Music Publishers…
J.J. Johnson Jazz Trombone Competition
sponsored by Rath Trombones For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1,…