Tuba Solo Competition

Tuba Solo Competition

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 31 - February 3, 2024. This year, we are pleased to spotlight the tuba as our solo instrument.

Competition Dates:
Jan 31, 2024

General Rules & Requirements

  • For the primary round, all applicants must prepare a quality recording of the required pieces.
  • Preliminary recording must be received by November 1, 2023.
  • No editing of any type is permitted within each piece.
  • Selected participants are responsible for all transportation and lodging expenses. All selected participants will perform with piano accompanists provided by the TEW.
  • Final round for those selected will take place live on January 31, 2024 at 4:00 PM at Brucker Hall on Ft Myer, VA.
  • The winning performer will be invited to give a recital at the 2025 U.S. Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop.
  • Participants must not be a full-time paid professional performer or university professor. People of all genders, race and ethnicities are welcome to compete. There is no age limit.

Competition Dates:
Jan 31, 2024

Repertoire

Primary Round (Recorded) Repertoire

Title Composer Publisher
Unaccompanied Suites BVW 1007-1012 for Tuba - Suite 1: Sarabande Bach, Arr. Ralph Sauer Cherry Classics
Contraptions for Solo Tuba - I. Pulleys, Gears, Cogs and Levers; IV. Bulldozer Miles Cimarron Music Press
PLEASE REFER TO THE RECORDING GUIDELINES

Live Round Repertoire

Title Composer Publisher
Concerto for Tuba and Strings (Full concerto) Plau Ovation Music