2024 Vincent Bach Trumpet Competition

The inaugural Vincent Bach Trumpet Competition will take place in Chicago at the historic Fine Arts Building on November 16 and 17, 2024. This unique competition will challenge participants in a variety of musical settings including solo, chamber music, and orchestral performance.

Submissions will be accepted between August 1 and October 1.

To enter the competition, click the button below to submit your YouTube demo video link and complete the entry fee payment.

Submit Your Entry

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2024 Judges

Esteban Batallán, Principal Trumpet, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Dorival Puccini, Axiom Brass Quintet

Marie Speziale, former Associate Principal Trumpet, Cincinnati 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.

Official Rules

Event Schedule

November 15
TBD	Rehearsals with Axiom Brass Quintet and Accompanist

November 16
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
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