BTS Community Trombone Choir Competition 2026

Applications are invited for
The British Trombone Society Community Choir Competition 2026

The competition will consist of two rounds; a preliminary round where applicants must submit an audio recording and a final live round which will take place at the British Trombone Festival 2026, held at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Three Finalists will be chosen for the final which is to be held on Saturday, 24 October, 2026.

Community Trombone Choir Competition 2026 1

The Prize

Winner to receive the British Trombone Society Community Award, to be held by the ensemble for two years.

Entry Details

REPERTOIRE:

Trombone choirs should select their own programme, to not exceed 20 minutes in duration.

Applications close Monday, 10 August 2026.

General Conditions

  • Choirs must contain a minimum of 8 players and may contain any combination of instruments.
  • Choirs must be made up entirely of players from their local community.
  • Entrants must submit a completed intention, no later than midnight (BST), 10 August 2026.
  • Entrants must be available to perform at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7RX on Saturday, 24 October, 2026 as part of the British Trombone Festival.
  • Final round performances are open to the public.
  • Travel expenses to and from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will not be paid.
  • The decision of the judges is final and binding, there is no right of appeal.
ENTRANCE FEES:

Entry is free.

To register an intention to compete, please send an email to: [email protected]