Vincent Bach International Trumpet Competition
Presented by Conn Selmer
Congratulations to the 2025 Finalists
Congratulations to Robbie Paniagua, winner of the 2025 Vincent Bach International Trumpet Competition!
The 2025 Vincent Bach International Trumpet Competition was held at the Conn Selmer Chicago Studio in the historic Fine Arts Building in downtown Chicago. This one-of-a-kind event challenged participants across a range of musical settings, including solo, chamber, and orchestral performance.
Congratulations to this year's exceptional group of finalists:
First Place:Robbie Paniagua
Second Place:Chris Petrella
Third Place:Sam Ferguson
Runners-Up:David Green and Christian Garner
Applications for 2025 have now closed. Thank you to this year's applicants. Review the Rules and Regulations page for full details.
The 2025 Vincent Bach International Trumpet Competition took place in Chicago, Illinois, in the Conn Selmer Artist Studio inside the historic Fine Arts Building on October 18 and 19, 2025.
Dates:October 18-19, 2025
Conn Selmer Artist Studio & Curtiss Hall, Fine Arts Building, Chicago, Illinois
2025 Judges
Michael Sachs
Principal Trumpet, Cleveland Orchestra
Marie Speziale
Former Associate Principal Trumpet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Chris Kiradjieff
Trumpet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Rules and Repertoire
Applicants must be 25 years old or younger on or before October 18, 2025. Current Bach artists, previous 1st Prize winners and employees of Conn Selmer are not eligible. Click here to view the complete competition rules and repertoire.
Prizes
1st Prize: New Bach Trumpet of Choice, $1,000
2nd Prize: New Bach Trumpet of Choice
3rd Prize: $1,000
Event Schedule
| October 17 | |
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| TBD | Rehearsals with Axiom Brass Quintet and Accompanist |
| October 18 | |
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| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Brass Quinet Round with Axiom Brass |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Masterclass: Marie Speziale |
| 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Break |
| 3:30 PM | Solo Round |
| 4:30 PM | Break |
| 6:30 PM | Recital: Michael Sachs in Curtiss Hall |
| October 19 | |
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| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Orchestral Excerpt Preliminary Round |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Masterclass: Michael Sachs & Chris Kiradjieff |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Break |
| 3:00 PM | Orchestral Excerpt Final Round & Announcement of Prizes |