The competition is open to any woodwind, brass, or percussion student in grades 9 through 12 who lives in Linn County or participates in a school band program in Linn County. Auditions will take place at Cedar Rapids Washington High School on Wednesday, April 19 (conveniently timed after IHSMA Solo/Small Ensemble Festival), between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Applicants should prepare a solo or solo excerpt approximately 5-6 minutes in length. Use of an accompanist is highly recommended but not required. Audition pieces do not need to have a published band accompaniment. The winner of the competition will be the featured guest soloist during one week of the summer season and receive a $650 cash award. Runners-up may be named, receive a cash prize ($250), and perform with the band, as well.
Please confirm availability with your accompanist prior to submitting this form.
You will receive an email with your performance time and additional information by April 10.
Questions? Email CRMB Conductor, Steve Shanley, at sshanley@coe.edu.