The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” is proud to host the annual Solo Competition as a part of the Tuba-Euphonium Workshop, January 29 - February 1, 2025. This year, we are pleased to spotlight the euphonium as our solo instrument.
General Rules & Requirements
- Both preliminary and final rounds will take place live at at Brucker Hall on Ft Myer, VA.
- Participants are responsible for all transportation and lodging expenses. For selected finalists, piano accompaniment will be provided.
- Preliminary round will take place on January 30, 2025.
- Final round for those selected will take place on February 1, 2025.
- The winning performer will be invited to give a recital at the 2026 U.S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop.
- Participants must not be a full-time paid professional performer or university professor. People of all genders, races, and ethnicities are welcome to compete. There is no age limit.
Competition Dates:
Jan 30, 2025
- Feb 1, 2025
Submission Instructions
To apply, please email the following items to SFC Toby Furr:
- Phone number
- Email Address
- A short biography to be included in the TEW Program
Repertoire
Preliminary Round Repertoire
| Title | Composer | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Stutter Step | Benjamin Horne | Pinnacle Brass Publications |
This round will take place live at Brucker Hall on January 30, 2025.
Final Round Repertoire
| Title | Composer | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Cri De Coeur | Libby Larsen | Potenza Music |
| Cascades | Allen Vizzutti | The Brass Press |
The final round will take place live at Brucker Hall on February 1, 2025.
