PURPOSE

Open to brass and percussion performers of all ages, the primary goal of the Mid-Atlantic Brass Band Festival's solo competitions is to provide a supportive competitive environment where participants can compete and receive extensive feedback on their individual performance.  Participants can look forward to educational suggestions for improvement from the area's leading experts in the fields in which they compete.  Non-competing participants are welcomed (and encouraged) to observe and support competing soloists.

Youth High/Low Brass and Percussion Competition

Competition Date/Time: TBA
Submission Deadline: TBA
Registration Fee: TBA (click to pay)  
Details:
  • The youth solo competition is open to all middle and high school trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn, French horn, tenor horn, baritone, euphonium, trombone, bass trombone, and tuba students in grades 6-12. 
  • The youth percussion competition is open to all high school and middle school percussionists in grades 6-12.
  • Each brass participant has a maximum time allowance of twelve minutes for solo performance and setup.  Each percussion participant has a maximum time allowance of fifteen minutes for solo performance and setup.
  • Accompanists are encouraged but not required and contact information will be provided at the bottom of this page.
  • If you have any questions regarding competition specifics, please email Joseph Sino at jsino37@gmail.com.
Registration Material Required:
  • Entry Form (Download​​ here)
  • Three copies of the solo (photocopies are allowed as long as the student owns an original)
  • Signed Parental/Guardian Consent Form (included with the entry form download)
  • Payment (check mailed in with registration or online payment)
Mail To:
Atlantic Brass Band, c/o Joseph Sino
Rowan University
Wilson Hall
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028
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​Prizes for the youth competition to be announced​
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Adult and Collegiate High/Low Brass and Percussion Competition

Competition Date/Time: TBA
Submission Deadline: TBA
Registration Fee: TBA (click to pay)  
Details:
  • The adult and collegiate solo competition is open to all adult (19 and older) trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn, French horn, tenor horn, baritone, euphonium, trombone, bass trombone, and tuba soloists.
  • The adult percussion competition is open to all adult (19 and older) percussionists.
  • Each brass participant has a maximum time allowance of twelve minutes for solo performance and setup.  Each percussionist participant has a maximum of fifteen minutes for setup and performance.  
  • Percussionists must list their required equipment lists ahead of time to ensure that they will be available. Please notate which equipment the participant will provide and which equipment will be required on location.
  • Accompanists are required. The competition will not pay for accompanists. A list of available accompanists will be posted on the festival website. Scroll to the bottom of this page for a list of available accompanists.
  • If you have any questions regarding competition specifics, please email Joseph Sino at jsino37@gmail.com.
​Registration Material Required:
  • Entry Form (Download​​ here)
  • Three copies of the solo (photocopies are allowed as long as the soloist owns an original)
  • Payment (check mailed in with registration or online payment)
Mail To:
Atlantic Brass Band, c/o Joseph Sino
Rowan University
Wilson Hall
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028

​Prizes for the adult competition to be announced.

Accompanists

Accompanists are required for the college and adult competitions (unless the piece is written as unaccompanied). The MABBF does not supply accompanists, but we do work to supply information of area accompanists who are available on these dates. As more accompanists confirm their availability, more will be added. Participants are responsible for contacting their own accompanists and scheduling any needed rehearsal times in advance.

Tricia Betcher Betcherpiano@yahoo.com
Dr. Gloria Kim gloriayk@gmail.com  718.753.6881