March 16-19, 2011
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
One of the three following required pieces:
Claude Debussy - Trois Chansons
Anton Bruckner arr. Rose - Aequale (2)
Buxton Orr - 5 Sketches
One complete work of your choice.
Deadline for all material is December 1, 2009. 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 Barry Hearn
GENERAL RULES & REQUIREMENTS
Recording postmark date is December 1st, 2009. CD format only. No editing of any type is permitted within a movement of the work. Materials will be forwarded to adjudicators on December 15, 2009, so 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). The winners will be notified by mail and email by January 15, 2009. Selected participants are responsible for all transportation and lodging expenses.
FREQUENT CAUSES FOR DISQUALIFICATION
- Observance of postmark deadline (please see above).
- An unedited recording (please see above).
- Avoid all spoken dialogue on recording.
- Follow all instructions regarding the labeling of CD and CD container (please see above).
Past Winners
Updated Thursday, November 5, 2009 6:59 PM
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