Repertoire

• 3 (OR MORE) CONTRASTING SELECTIONS OF YOUR CHOICE - AT LEAST ONE SWING 8TH SELECTION
• ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS ARE ENCOURAGED
• CREATIVE ARRANGEMENTS OF STANDARDS ARE ENCOURAGED

General Rules & Requirements

Submissions should be recorded live and emailed in digital format. Audio or video recordings are accepted. Recordings must be RECEIVED by December 1, 2025. Please remember that your submission will be received along with many others. Therefore, it is very important that you clearly and accurately include the following details in your email with your performance submission:

• Name
• Pieces
• School Affiliation (if any)
• Phone Number
• Email Address

Submission Guidelines:

• Submissions must be uploaded to YouTube. Video Titles are to be set as: ATW National Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition 2026, Your name, Title of work
• for example: ATW National Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition 2026, Frankie Frankerton, Blues in B
• Submit only one YouTube link per piece. If you have any problems with this please email the competition coordinator.
• Submissions must be available on YouTube set to "unlisted" access, at least until results are officially released.
• Submissions must include accompaniment if the piece requires it.

Recording Instructions:

• There is to be no editing of any audio or video within a movement. Submissions do not need to be continuous in between movements. Feel free to record movements separately. Separately recorded movements must be combined and submitted as one YouTube video link.
• If a piece does not contain movements it must be recorded in one take.
• The performer has to be continuously visible throughout the entire performance.
• Video must be recorded from a single camera position. If recording separate movements the performers must be in consistent positions.
• All separate recordings of movements or works must be recorded in the same recording space. Failure to submit congruent videos may be considered reason for disqualification.
• Be sure to carefully set mic gain levels during recording and utilize appropriate mic/camera placement when making your video. If necessary, normalize the audio before submitting. (Adjustment to the overall recorded volume of the track does not constitute as editing for nefarious purpose and will not disqualify a submission.)
• "Automatic gain" features should be disabled on your recording device to allow for an accurate dynamic representation of the performance.
• Video submissions should have audio and video properly synced. Out of sync audio and video may be considered reasons for disqualification. Make sure to preview your final video file before AND after you upload it to ensure that the video remains in-sync throughout your performance.
• Insufficient recording quality may result in disqualification.
• Include a link to your YouTube performance in the form.

Applications for the 2026 ATW National Solo Competition can be submitted via our new application form by using the embedded link on this page. Everyone must use this form. Application deadline is December 1st, 2025.

Events

The winning ensemble will be invited to perform live at The American Trombone Workshop 2025.