2024 Vincent Bach Trumpet Competition
Presented by Conn Selmer
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.
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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.
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 | Preliminary Excerpt Round |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Masterclass with Esteban Batallán and Dorival Puccini |
| 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Break |
| 3:30 PM | Brass Quintet Round |
| 4:30 PM | Break |
| 5:30 PM | Recital – Axiom Brass Quintet |
| November 17 | |
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| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Solo 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: | Esteban Batallán and Dorival Puccini |