Solo & Ensemble Competitions
2026 repertoire and rules announced!
The 2026 competition finals will be held during the 2026 International Trombone Festival in Riga, Latvia, July 29 – August 1, 2026. For rules and information, please visit the competitions pages.
We hope to see you in Latvia this summer!
2026 Solo & Ensemble Competitions
George Roberts Bass Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 20 and under (birth date of January 1, 2005…
Gilberto Gagliardi Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 18 and under (birth date of January 1, 2007…
Larry Wiehe Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 23 and under (birth date of January 1, 2002…
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, 2000…
ITA Trombone Quartet Competition
Sponsored by TBA First Prize – TBA Combined ages of members may not exceed 100…
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, 2003…
ITA Alto Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1, 2000…
Robert Marsteller Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 22 and under (birth date of January 1, 2003…
Frank Smith Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1, 2000…
Edward Kleinhammer Orchestral Bass Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1, 2000…
Donald Yaxley Bass Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1, 2000…
J.J. Johnson Jazz Trombone Competition
sponsored by TBA For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1, 2000…