George Roberts Bass Trombone Competition

First Prize - B & S Tenor Trombone donated by B & S Trombones

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Zachary Earnest - Oklahoma State University
Paul Compton, teacher

Quinton Ho - Ann Arbor Huron High School, Ann Arbor, MI
Randy Hawes, Ava Ordman, Jon Holtfreter, teachers

Zachary James - University of Southern Mississippi
Bruce Tychinski, teacher

No Alternates Named

Judges:
Randy Campora, Bass trombonist, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Bob Hughes, Former bass trombonist, London Symphony Orchestra
Paul Pollard, Bass trombonist, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

Emory Remington Trombone Choir Competition

Winner:
Codarts Trombone Ensemble, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Pierre Volders, Jörgen van Rijen, and Ben van Dijk, conductors

Runner-up
LSU Trombone Choir, Louisiana State University
Jeannie Little, conductor

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order):
Baylor University Trombone Choir
Brent Phillips, conductor

Eastman Trombone Choir, Eastman School of Music
John Marcellus, conductor

McGill University Trombone Choir
David Russell Martin, conductor

Northwestern University Trombone Choir
Pete Ellefson, conductor

Trombonly, Musikhochschule, Detmold, Germany
David Bruchez, conductor

RAM Trombone Choir, Royal Academy of Music-London
Bob Hughes, conductor

RNCM Trombone Choir, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, England
Christopher Houlding, conductor

Judges:
Per Brevig, Principal trombonist, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (retired)
Paul Compton, Trombone professor, Oklahoma State University
Jay Friedman, Principal trombonist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Robert Marsteller Trombone Competition

First Prize - Courtois Trombone donated by Buffet-Crampon

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Eric Bowman - Western Michigan University
Steve Wolfinbarger, teacher

Keith Dyrda - McGill University, Montreal
James Box, teacher

Isaac Washam - Oklahoma State University
Paul Compton, teacher

First Alternate:
Carl Lundgren - University of North Texas
Tony Baker, teacher

Second Alternate:
Paul Jenkins - Northwestern University
Michael Mulcahy, teacher

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order):
Jan Donner - Folkwanghochschule, Essen, Germany
Christopher Houlding, teacher

David Ferneau - University of Kansas
Michael Davidson, teacher

Vanessa Fralick - Juilliard School of Music
Joseph Alessi, teacher

Patrick Pfister - Indiana University
Carl Lenthe, teacher

Judges:
Henry Charles Smith, Retired principal trombonist, Philadelphia Orchestra
Carsten Svanberg, professor, Musikhochule, Graz, Austria
Matthew Vaughn, Associate principal trombonist, Philadelphia Orchestra

Edward Kleinhammer Orchestral Bass Trombone Competition

First Prize - Getzen 1052 FD Eterna Bass Trombone donated by The Getzen Company

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Brian Hecht - Northwestern University
Michael Mulcahy, Charles Vernon and Pete Ellefson, teachers

Christopher Hernacki - University of Michigan
David Jackson, teacher

Christian Poitinger - University of Music and Art, Vienna, Austria
Hans Stroecker, teacher

First Alternate:
Raymond Flores - Conservatory of Music, Puerto Rico
Luis Fred, teacher

Second Alternate:
Callan Milani - Coburn Conservatory, Los Angeles
Mark Lawrence, teacher

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order):
Josh Becker - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Phillip Ostrander, teacher

Adam Chapman - Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Peter Norton, teacher

Kiel Lauer - Michigan State University
Ava Ordman, teacher

Mark Miller - University of Southern California
Terry Cravens, teacher

Daniel Pendley - University of Maryland
Matthew Guilford, teacher

Dan Sebastian - Baylor University
Brent Phillips, teacher

Judges:
Thompson Hanks, Retired tubist, New York Brass Quintet and New York City Ballet
Edward Kleinhammer, Retired bass trombonist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Darren McHenry, Bass trombonist, Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Gilberto Gagliardi Trombone Competition

First Prize - P. Weingrill Open-Wrap Tenor Trombone donated by Weril Musical Instruments

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Kevin Dombrowski - Eastman School of Music
John Marcellus, teacher

Christian Larsen - Horsens Statsskole-Aarhus, Denmark
Niels Ole-Bo Johanssen, teacher

Corey Sansolo - Eastman School of Music
John Marcellus, teacher

First Alternate:
Zach Earnest - Oklahoma State University
Paul Compton, teacher

Second Alternate:
Amanda Lester - LBJ/LASA High School, Austin, TX
Brenda Sansig, teacher

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order):
Matt Carr - University of Texas
Nathaniel Brickens, teacher

Stephen Houck - Eastman School of Music
John Marcellus, teacher

Nicolas Mahoy - University of North Texas
Jan Kagarice, teacher

Bethany Mann - University of Minnesota
Tom Ashworth, teacher

Travis Marks - West Texas A & M University
Raimundo Morales, teacher

Brandon Martell - Northside Christian School, Seminole, FL
Harold Van Schaik, teacher

Kirsten Schaffert - Western Michigan University
Steve Wolfinbarger, teacher

Judges:
Radegundis Feitosa - Professor Universitat de Paraiba, Jõa Pessoa, Brazil
Don Hough - Retired professor, University of Tennessee
Pierre Volders - Principal trombonist, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

Donald Yaxley Bass Trombone Competition

First Prize - ETB634 Eastman by Shires Tenor Trombone donated by Andreas Eastman Company

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Brian Hecht - Northwestern University
Michael Mulcahy, Charles Vernon, Peter Ellefson, teachers

Nozomi Kasano - New England Conservatory of Music
Douglas Yeo, teacher

Dan Sebastian - Baylor University
Brent Phillips, teacher

First Alternate:
Jeremy Stones - Rotterdam Konservatorium
Ben van Dijk, teacher

Second Alternate:
Mark Hsieh - Michigan State University
Ava Ordman, teacher

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order):
Benjamin Green - Juilliard School of Music graduate
Don Harwood, teacher

Nate Lodge - Curtis Institute of Music
Blair Bollinger, teacher

Willie Seals - Oklahoma State University
Paul Compton, teacher

Judges:
James Markey, Bass trombonist, New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Paul Milner, Bass trombonist, London Symphony Orchestra
David Ridge, Bass trombonist, San Francisco Opera Orchestra

J.J. Johnson Jazz Trombone Competition

First Prize—Rath Jazz Tenor Trombone donated by Michael Rath Trombones

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Ryan Dragon - Berklee College of Music
Jeff Galindo, teacher

Seth Gory - Tempe, AZ
Pete Vivona/David Vining, teachers

Robbie Harvey - Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London
Malcolm Earle Smith, teacher

First Alternate:
Adam Machaskee - Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Mark Fields/Tim Anderson, teachers

Second Alternate:
James Hall - Vienna, Austria
Ed Neumeister, teacher

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order):
James Hubbard - Louisiana State University
Willis Delony, teacher

Bradley Jepson - Greenville, SC
No teacher listed

Judges:
Wycliffe Gordon - New York Jazz Artist
Bart Van Lier - Amsterdam Jazz Artist
Scott Whitfield - Los Angeles Jazz Artist

Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition

First Prize—Edwards Jazz Trombone donated by Edwards Trombones, Inc.

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Eric Bowman - Western Michigan University
Scott Cowan/Steve Wolfinbarger, teachers

Christopher Butcher - Humber College
Al Kay, teacher

Ryan Dragon - Berklee College of Music
Jeff Galindo, teacher

First Alternate:
Seth Gory - Tempe, AZ
Pete Vivona/David Vining, teachers

Second Alternate:
Ben Saylor - University of Missouri-Kansas City
Steve Dekker, teacher

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order):
Andrew Boostrom - University of Illinois
Jim Pugh, teacher

Adam Gross - Northwestern University
Elliot Mason/Andy Baker, teachers

Adam Machaskee - Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Mark Fields/Tim Anderson, teachers

John Shoun - University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Wycliffe Gordon, teacher

Judges:
Marshall Gilkes - New York City jazz artist
Antti Rissanen - Helsinki, Finland jazz artist
Steve Wiest - Jazz professor, University of North Texas

ITA Alto Trombone Competition

First Prize—Daniel Fraize Alto Sacbut donated by Daniel Fraize

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Matthew Knight - No school listed
Ian Bousfield, teacher

Marton Kuna - Budapest, Hungary
No teacher listed

Liza Malamut - No school listed
Don Lucas, teacher

First Alternate:
Daniel Steppeler - Musikhochshule,Detmold
David Bruchez-Lalli, teacher

Second Alternate:
Isaac Washam - Oklahoma State University
Paul Compton, teacher

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order)
Julie Gray - Illinois State University
Steve Parsons, teacher

Steve Jessup - Oklahoma State University
Paul Compton, teacher

Johanna Rubsam - No school listed
Ian Bousfield, teacher

Judges:
Abbie Conant, Professor, Musikhochshule, Trossingen
Mike Hall, Professor, Old Dominion University
Ralph Sauer, Principal trombonist, Los Angeles Philharmonic (retired)

Frank Smith Trombone Competition

First Prize - S.E. Shires Orchestral Tenor Trombone donated by S.E. Shires Trombones

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Kyle Mullins - University of North Texas
Tony Baker, teacher

Mark Scott - University of New Mexico
Karl Hinterbichler, teacher

Ryan Seay - Curtis Institute of Music
Nitzan Haroz, teacher

First Alternate:
Andrew Binkard - University of Texas
Nathaniel Brickens, teacher

Second Alternate:
Grant Futch - University of Southern Mississippi
Bruce Tychinski, teacher

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order):
Ben Balleza - University of Texas
Nathaniel Brickens, teacher

Justin Cook - University of North Texas
Tony Baker, teacher

Sean Nelson - University of North Texas
Tony Baker, teacher

Judges:
Håkan Björkman, Principal trombonist, Royal Swedish Orchestra
Ian Bousfield, Principal trombonist, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Mark Lawrence, Principal trombonist, San Francisco Symphony (retired)

Larry Wiehe Trombone Competition

First Prize - Schmelzer .500 Bore Tenor Trombone donated by Manfred Schmelzer

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Jason Cash - Oklahoma State University
Paul Compton, teacher

Louis Olenick - Northwestern University
Michael Mulcahy, teacher

Alternates:
None selected

Honorable Mention:
None selected

Judges:
Brett Baker, Principal trombonist, Black Dyke Mills Band
James Erdman, Soloist, US Marine Band (retired)
Larry Zalkind, Principal trombonist, Utah Symphony

Lewis Van Haney Philharmonic Prize Tenor Trombone Competition

First Prize - Yamaha Xeno Tenor Trombone donated by Yamaha Corporation

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Kyle Mullins - University of North Texas
Tony Baker, teacher

Nick Shine - Northwestern University
Michael Mulcahy, teacher

Matt Smith - Boston University
Don Lucas, teacher

First Alternate:
Carl Lundgren - University of North Texas
Tony Baker, teacher

Second Alternate:
Johanna Rubsam - No school listed
Ian Bousfield, teacher

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order):
Alex Glen - University of Texas
Nathaniel Brickens, teacher

Matt Knight - No school listed
Ian Bousfield, teacher

Kenneth Moses - New England Conservatory
Ron Barron, teacher

Matt Nudell - University of Minnesota
Tom Ashworth, teacher

Louis Olenick - Northwestern University
Michael Mulcahy, teacher

Judges:
John Kitzman, Principal trombonist, Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Christopher Martin, Principal trumpet, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Ingemar Roos, Principal trombonist, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Sweden

ITA Trombone Quartet Competition

First Prize - $1000 cash prize donated by International Trombone Association

Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Bones 4 U - Royal Northern Music College--Manchester, England
Christopher Houlding, coach

Maniacal 4 - University of North Texas
Jan Kagarice, coach

Northwestern University Trombone Quartet - Northwestern University
Peter Ellefson, coach

First Alternate:
Pittsburgh Trombone Quartet - No school listed
Peter Sullivan, coach

Second Alternate:
Ithaca College Realignment Trombone Quartet - Ithaca College
Hal Reynolds, coach

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order):
Nomadic 4 - University of Texas
Nathaniel Brickens, coach

Henry Trombone Quartet - Oklahoma State University
Paul Compton, coach

Seretean Trombone Quartet - Oklahoma State University
Paul Compton, coach

Judges:
Heinz Fadle, Professor, Musikhochshule, Detmold (retired)
James Kazik, Composer and arranger, US Army Band, Ft. Myer, VA
John Rojak, Bass Trombonist, American Brass Quintet

Kai Winding Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition

Winner:
Guildhall Jazz Trombone Ensemble - Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London
Jiggs Whigham, director

Runner-up:
Scarlet Knights Jazz Trombone Ensemble - Rutgers University
Conrad Herwig, director

Judges:
Matt Niess, Lead trombonist, U.S. Army Blues
Edward Partyka, Jazz professor, Musikhochshule-Berlin
Bret Zvacek, Jazz professor SUNY, Potsdam