Four State Symphonic Winds Solo Competition Information
Eligibility: All players of standard band instruments. Both high school students and local adult instrumentalists will be considered.
Repertoire: Concerto (or like) with band accompaniment
One concerto movement -OR- stand alone piece not to exceed 8 minutes
The winner is responsible for purchasing or renting the band accompaniment to be used in the performance.
Registration/Logistics
Please complete the form below and submit with your video recording no later than: March 13th, 2026
Submissions should be sent to Cheryl Cotter at [email protected]
Competition Procedure/Adjudication
Entrants must:
Failure to comply with the above will result in disqualification
Award
1-3 Winners will be selected to perform with the FSSW.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM BELOW
ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED SHORTLY AFTER:
Four State Symphonic Winds
Solo Competition Application
Name:______________________________________________________
Year in School:____________________________________________
School Attending:_________________________________________
Email Address:____________________________________________
Phone Number:___________________________________________
Repertoire Performed for Application:___________________________________
Please provide here a musical resume listing your honors and awards, to include district and state solo and ensemble experience, district and state honor band experience, and any other honors you may have received that we should consider.
Eligibility: All players of standard band instruments. Both high school students and local adult instrumentalists will be considered.
Repertoire: Concerto (or like) with band accompaniment
One concerto movement -OR- stand alone piece not to exceed 8 minutes
The winner is responsible for purchasing or renting the band accompaniment to be used in the performance.
Registration/Logistics
Please complete the form below and submit with your video recording no later than: March 13th, 2026
Submissions should be sent to Cheryl Cotter at [email protected]
Competition Procedure/Adjudication
Entrants must:
- Complete the form below
- Perform with a piano accompanist (arranging for their own accompanist) for their video
- Provide a PDF the music for the judges
- Submit their video using a YouTube link (Can be a Private Video)
Failure to comply with the above will result in disqualification
Award
1-3 Winners will be selected to perform with the FSSW.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM BELOW
ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED SHORTLY AFTER:
Four State Symphonic Winds
Solo Competition Application
Name:______________________________________________________
Year in School:____________________________________________
School Attending:_________________________________________
Email Address:____________________________________________
Phone Number:___________________________________________
Repertoire Performed for Application:___________________________________
Please provide here a musical resume listing your honors and awards, to include district and state solo and ensemble experience, district and state honor band experience, and any other honors you may have received that we should consider.