The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” is proud to host the annual Solo Competition as a part of the Tuba-Euphonium Workshop, February 18 - 21, 2026. This year, we are pleased to spotlight the tuba 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 February 18th, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
- Final round for those selected will take place on February 19th, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
- The winning performer will be invited to give a recital at the 2027 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:
Feb 18, 2026
- Feb 19, 2026
Repertoire
First Round Repertoire
| Title | Composer | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Capriccio for Solo Tuba | Krzysztof Penderecki | |
| Three Furies for Solo Tuba, Movement 2 | James Grant | |
| Sweet Dances, Movements 3 and 4 | Elizabeth Raum |
Choose ONE of the pieces above.
Live Round Repertoire
| Title | Composer | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Concerto for Tuba and Piano, Movements 2 and 3 | Ricardo Molla |
Submission Instructions
To apply, please email the following items to SSG Marc Placencia:
- Phone number
- Email Address
- A short biography to be included in the TEW Program
