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 Greg Black Mouthpieces, Rejano Mutes, Encore Music Publishers, and Maiocco Music and Design…
Gilberto Gagliardi Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by Greg Black Mouthpieces, Encore Music Publishers, and Maiocco Music and Design For trombonists…
Larry Wiehe Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by Butler Trombones, Laskey Mouthpieces, Maiocco Music and Design, and Cherry Classics For trombonists…
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 Laskey Mouthpieces, Rejano Mutes, Encore Music Publishers, and Maiocco Music and Design For…
ITA Trombone Quartet Competition
Sponsored by the ITA, Cherry Classics, Cimarron Music Press, and C. Sharpe Editions First Prize…
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 Conn-Selmer For trombonists ages 22 and under (birth date of January 1, 2003…
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 and Laskey Mouthpieces For trombonists ages 22 and under (birth date…
Frank Smith Tenor Trombone Competition
sponsored by Laskey Mouthpieces, Encore Music Publishers, Maiocco Music and Design, and C. Sharpe Editions…
Edward Kleinhammer Orchestral Bass Trombone Competition
sponsored by Greg Black Mouthpieces, Rejano Mutes, Encore Music Publishers, and Maiocco Music and Design…
Donald Yaxley Bass Trombone Competition
sponsored by Greg Black Mouthpieces, Rejano Mutes, Encore Music Publishers, and Maiocco Music and Design…
J.J. Johnson Jazz Trombone Competition
sponsored by Rath Trombones For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1,…
