Vincent Bach Trumpet Competition
Presented by Conn Selmer
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The 2024 inaugural Vincent Bach Trumpet Competition took place in Chicago at the historic Fine Arts Building on November 16 and 17, 2024. This unique competition challenged our participants in a variety of musical settings including solo, chamber music, and orchestral performance. Out of all our talented competitors, four bright musicians stood out from the crowd to be named finalists.
Congratulations to the 2024 Finalists
First Place
Michail Thompson
Second Place
Kalebe Requena
Third Place
Nikolaj Hansen
First Runner-Up
Oliver Zhang
(Left to Right): Oliver Zhang, Kalebe Requena, Nikolaj Hansen, Michail Thompson
2024 Judges
Esteban Batallán, Principal Trumpet, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Dorival Puccini, Axiom Brass Quintet
Marie Speziale, former Associate Principal Trumpet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Mark Hughes, Principal Trumpet, Houston Symphony Orchestra
Prizes
1st Prize
A new Bach Trumpet (any standard model), $1,000, and a solo appearance with the Elkhart Symphony
2nd Prize
A new Bach Trumpet (any standard model)
3rd Prize
$1,000
Rules and Repertoire
Applicants must be 25 or under as of October 26, 2024. Vincent Bach Artists are ineligible. Click here to view the complete competition rules and repertoire.
Event Schedule
| November 15 | |
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| TBD | Rehearsals with Axiom Brass Quintet and Accompanist |
| November 16 | |
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| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Quintet Round |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Masterclass with Esteban Batallán |
| 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Break |
| 3:30 PM | Solo Round |
| 4:30 PM | Break |
| November 17 | |
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| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Preliminary Excerpt Round |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Masterclass with Marie Speziale |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Break |
| 3:00 PM | Orchestral Excerpt Final Round |
| 4:30 PM | Break |
| 5:00 PM | Announcement of Winners |
| Recital: | Axiom Brass Quintet with Special Guest, Esteban Batallán |