March 19-21, 2009

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 or 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.

REPERTOIRE

  1. One of the three following required pieces:

    • Anthony Plog - Trombone Quartet No. 1 “Densities”
    • Saskia Apon - First Trombone Quartet
    • Claude Debussy, arr. Levin - Trois Chansons

  2. One complete work of your choice.

Deadline for all material is December 1, 2008. The winning quartet will be notified via email shortly after all material has been received. Tape cassette or CD only containing the following information:

Name
Pieces
Current Mailing Address
Phone Number
Email Address

Mail recording to:

The United States Army Band Eastern Trombone Workshop National Trombone Quartet Competition C/O SSG Barry Hearn 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

Past Winners

2008
  • Southern Methodist University Trombone Quartet

2007
  • University of North Texas TF Quartet

2006
  • Chicago Trombone Quartet

Updated Tuesday, May 6, 2008 9:37 AM