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U.S. Naval Academy Band Announces Brass Composition Competition

The U.S. Naval Academy Band is looking for ways to expand the repertoire for brass chamber music by holding a composition competition. Both original compositions and arrangements of public domain works (certain rules apply) are allowed for this competition that can feature a wide variety of instrumentation and style.

Three compositions will be selected and professionally recorded in 2022 as well as promoted via social media.

The deadline to submit a composition is December 1, 2021.

Visit this link for more information on guidelines and requirements.

Photo Source: USNA Band Website

Jeremy Smith

Jeremy E. Smith is the Founder and Editor of Last Row Music. He received music degrees from Grace College, Carnegie Mellon University, and The Ohio State University. Currently, Jeremy is the bass trombonist of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and performs throughout Ohio, where he lives with his wife and two sons. Smith is a member of the International Trombone Association and the Jazz Journalists Association.