March 21-24, 2012

Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, Virginia

NATIONAL TROMBONE QUARTET COMPETITION

The Eastern Trombone Workshop presents the National Trombone Quartet Competition. Our goal is to promote this important and popular genre for players of all ages. In addition to gaining valuable experience in preparing for a national competition, those selected will be given the opportunity to perform a full recital for the ETW audience. We encourage all who are interested to take part in this new and exciting event.

ELIGIBILITY

This competition is open to all trombone quartets. There are no age restrictions. The winning quartet will perform a solo recital at the Eastern Trombone Workshop.

REPERTOIRE

  1. One of the three following required pieces:

    • Apon, Saskia Quartet No. 1 pub. By Warwick Music
    • Dondeyne, Désiré Suite for 4 Trombones pub. By Marc Reift Editions (EMR454)
    • Bach, J.S. Fugue in g-moll pub. By Marc Reift Editions (EMR428)
  2. One complete work of your choice.

Deadline for all material is November 1, 2011. Please remember that your submission will be received along with many of others. Therefore, it is very important that you clearly and accurately mark your submission with the following information:

  • Name
  • Pieces
  • Current Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address

MAIL RECORDING(S) TO:

The United States Army Band Eastern Trombone Workshop National Trombone Quartet Competition c/o SSG Dale Moore 400 McNair Road Fort Myer, VA 22211

Recordings will not be returned to the applicants. Winners are responsible for all transportation and lodging expenses. If you have any questions contact SSG Dale Moore.

GENERAL RULES & REQUIREMENTS

Recording postmark date is November 1, 2011. CD format only. No editing of any type is permitted within a movement of the work. A postal carrier should be consulted to ensure that your application packet is received before that time. NOTE: Tracking number services through postal carriers are highly recommended. Media mail service is NOT recommended. Recordings will not be returned to the applicants. Therefore, be sure to keep track of the masters (do not send master recordings, only a high quality copy on CD). Selected participants are responsible for all transportation and lodging expenses.

FREQUENT CAUSES FOR DISQUALIFICATION

  • Observance of postmarked deadline (please see above).
  • An unedited recording (please see above).
  • Avoidance of all spoken dialogue on recording.
  • Observance of instructions regarding the labeling of CD and CD container (please see above).

Past Winners

2011 - Co-winners: Oklahoma State University Trombone Quartet and University of Michigan Trombone Quartet

2010 - Rittenhouse Quartet

2009 - Northwestern University Trombone Quartet

2008 - Southern Methodist University Trombone Quartet

2007 - University of North Texas TF Quartet

2006 - Chicago Trombone Quartet

Updated Thursday, September 22, 2011 2:23 PM