Vincent Bach International Trumpet Competition

The 2025 Vincent Bach International Trumpet Competition will take place in Chicago, Illinois, in the Conn Selmer Artist Studio inside the historic Fine Arts Building on October 18 and 19, 2025. This unique competition challenges our participants in a variety of musical settings including solo, chamber music, and orchestral performance. All competition rounds, masterclasses, and performances are free and open to the public.

The deadline to apply for 2025 is September 1.

Judges
Michael Sachs, Principal Trumpet, Cleveland Orchestra
Marie Speziale, Former Associate Principal Trumpet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Chris Kiradjieff, Trumpet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Dates
October 18-19, 2025

Location
Conn Selmer dStudio & Curtiss Hall,
Fine Arts Building, Chicago, Illinois

Prizes
1st Prize: New Bach Trumpet of Choice, $1,000
2nd Prize: New Bach Trumpet of Choice
3rd Prize: $1,000

Click this link to learn more about the Competition.

*Editor’s Note: My employer Conn Selmer sponsors this event. I am not receiving compensation for posting this event on Last Row Music. – Jeremy