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CRTEC

Tuba & Euphonium Competition

The CRTEC Tuba & Euphonium Competition celebrates performers at every stage of their musical journey. Whether you are a beginning school musician, a private student, a university performer, or a community amateur, these competitions provide an opportunity to receive professional feedback, showcase your musicianship, and perform alongside other dedicated low brass players.

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Competition Format

• Video Submission  Start: September 1st, 2026

•                            Deadline: October 5th, 2026

• Performances are submitted by video and adjudicated by our Main Adjudicator: Michael Eastep​ and conference adjudicator  Jennifer Stephen.

• Prize Sponsor: TO BE ANNOUNCED​

• IMPORTANT: Please note that the recorded pieces should be the pieces you intend to perform at the Winner’s Concert should you advance.  

• A selection must consist of a single work, single or multi-movement.

• Performs choses for the Winner’s Concert, can play an unaccompanied work, a work with recorded accompaniment, or a work with piano accompaniment.

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Eligibility

All competitors must hold a current membership with the International Tuba Euphonium Association (ITEA).  

https://iteaonline.org/join-itea/

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• Student Membership: USD $36 (includes e-membership)

• Amateur Membership: USD $50 (includes e-membership)

Awards

• A winner will be selected in each competition category.

• Category winners will be invited to perform during the Saturday Winners' Concert.

• Scholarship prizes will be awarded in kind.                 _________________________

 

Competition Categories

Competitions are offered for both:

• Tuba

• Euphonium                                                                                  

These divisions are intended for students participating primarily through their school music program. Competitors should enter according to both their school grade and years of experience on their instrument. 

1.1 Solo - All grades up to grade 9

        Choose your own unaccompanied piece.                  Time limit 5 minutes.

2.1 Solo - Grade 10–12 - not taking private lessons

        Choose your own piece.

        Time limit of 10 minutes.

3.1 Solo - University students

        Choose your selection.

        Time limit 15 minutes.

4.1 Solo - Community Amateur

        Open to adult and community musicians

        who perform for enjoyment or personal                    development and are not pursuing

        professional performance careers.

         Choose your selection.

         Time limit 10 minutes.

5.1 Pre-University Chamber Ensemble 

        Choose your selection.

        Time limit 10 minutes.

5.2 University Chamber Ensemble

         Choose your selection.

         Time limit 10 minutes.

5.3 Community Chamber Ensemble

         Choose your selection.

         Time limit 10 minutes.

 

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Entry Information

• Entry Fee: $30 per competition (Ensembles count as one entry.)

• Submission Format: Video (unlisted YouTube video link)

• Submission Deadline: October 5, 2026

• ITEA Membership Required

• Winners from each division will be invited to perform at the Saturday Winners' Concert and will receive scholarship prizes in kind.