| Performance | In lieu of a performance this year, the winners of the 2020 Concerto Competitions, at the discretion of the conductor, will be invited back for a performance during the 2021-2022 season. |
| Competition | Sunday, January 23, 2021, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, Virtual |
| Deadline to Enter | Sunday, November 15, 2020 by 11:59pm |
Performing as a soloist with a large ensemble is an experience like no other. As such, the Wind Orchestra Competition allows woodwind, brass and percussion students the opportunity to learn advanced repertoire for the chance to perform as soloists with the Preparatory Wind Orchestra. The effort and focus it takes to create a winning performance will serve students well regardless of a student’s future in music.
New Rules for 2020-2021: Peabody Wind Orchestra will be conducting a virtual live competition on Saturday, January 23. Students must sign up electronically by November 15 at 11:59 pm.
In addition to a live virtual competition, students will be asked to video-record on a secondary device their audition as it occurs, upload it to YouTube as an ‘Unlisted’ video, and submit the hyperlink using a form that will be provided once entering the competition. This is in the event that connectivity issues occur, in which case the secondary recorded backup of the audition can be used as a reference tool for judges to assure auditions run as successfully as possible and are adjudicated fairly for each student.
In lieu of a performance this year, the winners of the 2020 Concerto Competitions, at the discretion of the conductor, be invited back for a performance during the 2021-2022 season.
Rules highlighted in red below have changed for the 2020-2021 academic year only.
1. Open to Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students who are currently enrolled in a large ensemble or taking private lessons at the Peabody Preparatory. If you are not enrolled in private lessons, you must have finished an entire year in a Peabody large ensemble to be eligible.
2. In lieu of a performance this year, the winners of the 2020 Concerto Competitions, at the discretion of the conductor, be invited back for a performance during the 21-22 season.
3. Previous winners of the Wind Orchestra Competition are prohibited from entering the following year. Winners may enter other Peabody competitions.
4. If a student enters as part of a double concerto, he/she may not also enter as an individual.
5. Pieces for solo instrument and piano are eligible for the competition. If possible, the winner’s piece will be arranged for Wind Orchestra or another piece will be selected.
6. Single movements of multi-movement works are permissible.
7. Prior to entering, students should confirm repertoire with the conductor.
8. Orchestral transcriptions may be entered at the discretion of the conductor.
9. Performers may use music for the competition, but the winner is expected to perform the concert from memory.
10. No accompanists should be used for the 2020-2021 competition.
A panel of judges will determine one winner for each competition. The conductors, in consultation with the Executive Director, reserve the right not to include the concerto on a concert program. At the discretion of the conductor, the orchestra may read the concerto with the winner during a rehearsal if it is not programmed on a concert.
The following is a list of possible competition repertoire that has been written for band. All orchestral and solo w/piano repertoire is acceptable for the competition. Repertoire from the baroque period or with string only accompaniment are allowed, however a winner with this repertoire will most likely be asked to perform a different piece on the concert.
Bassoon
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Euphonium
Flute
French Horn
Oboe
Percussion
Saxophone
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Avatar- Dana Wilson
Caprice for Bassoon and Wind Ensemble- Walter Hartley
Concerto for Bassoon and Band- Arthur Frackenpohl
Concerto for Bassoon and Wind Ensemble- Eric Ewazen
Concerto for Bassoon and Wind Ensemble- Frigyes Hidas
Prelude and Chorale- Vaclav Nelhybel
Wood and Reed Transformed- Leslie Bassett
Black Dog- Scott McAllister
Brooklyn Bridge- Michael Daugherty
Clarinet Concerto- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Concerto for Clarinet- Artie Shaw
Concerto for Clarinet- Philip Sparke
Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestral Winds- Daniel Bukvich
Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble- Michael Gandolfi
Daytime Drama- Matthew C. Saunders
Derivations- Morton Gould
Escapades- Brian Balmages
Ebony Concerto- Igor Stravinsky
Fantasy for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble- Leslie Bassett
Liquid Ebony- Dana Wilson
Prelude, Fugue and Riffs- Leonard Bernstein
Snake in the Garden- Paul Richards
When Hell Freezes Over- Michael Schelle
Concerto for Euphonium- David Gillingham
Concerto for Euphonium and Wind Orchestra- Alec Wilder
Fantasia for Euphonium and Band- Gordon Jacob
Fantasy for Euphonium- Philip Sparke
Monologues- Joseph Turrin
The Prayer of Elijah- Jesse Ayers
Pantomime- Philip Sparke
Rhapsody for Euphonium and Band- James Curnow
Symphonic Rhapsody- Edward Gregson
Symphonic Variants for Euphonium and Band- James Curnow
UFO Concerto- Johann de Meij
Vintage- David Gillingham
Canticle for Flute and Band- Elliot Del Borgo
Concertino for Flute- Cecile Chaminade
Concertino Pastorale- Philip Wilby
Concerto for Flute and Eighteen Wind Instruments- William Alwyn
Concerto for Flute and Wind Band- Derek Bourgeois
Concerto for Flute and Wind Band- Michael Mower
Concerto for Flute and Wind Ensemble- Henk Badings
Concerto for Flute and Wind Ensemble- Anthony Plog
Concerto for Flute and Wind Ensemble- Bruce Yurko
Concerto for Flute and Wind Orchestra- Thom Ritter George
Concerto for Flute and Wind Orchestra- Stuart Glazer
Concerto for Flute and Wind Orchestra- Robert Linn
Concerto Piccolo and Winds- Bruce Broughton
Divertimento for Flute and Winds- Alfred Reed
En Memoria de Chano Pazo- David Amram
Giants of the Night- David Amram
Gymnopedie and Variations- Gordon Ring
Night Soliloquy- Kent Kennan
Precious Metal: Concerto for Flute and Winds- D.J. Sparr
Rondo alla Turca- David Amram
Serenade- Howard Hanson
Surprise, Pattern, Illusion: Prehistoric Cave Ceremonies- Daniel Bukvich
Sweet Nightingale- Gordon Jacob
The Shadow of Sirius- Joel Puckett
Windsong- John Zdechlik
Concerto for French Horn and Band- Edward Gregson
Concerto for French Horn and Band- John Zdechlik
Concerto for Horn- Bruce Yurko
Concerto for Horn and Wind Ensemble- Dana Wilson
Horn Concerto- David Amram
Pele- Brian Balmages
Symphonic Dances for Horn and Band- Paul Basler
Zirk- Scott Boerma
Autumn Soliloquy- James Barnes
Calling, Ever Calling- Dana Wilson
Concerto for Oboe and Wind Ensemble- Eric Ewazen
Oboe Concerto- Jennifer Higdon
Recuerdo- Warren Benson
Variations on a Theme by Glinka- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Concertino for Marimba and Band- Paul Creston
Concertino for Marimba and Winds- Alfred Reed
Concertino for Percussionist and Chamber Winds- Joel Blahnik
Concerto for Drum Set and Concert Band- Larry Neeck
Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble- Karel Husa
Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble- Bruce Yurko
Concerto for Timpani and Band- Lee Actor
Concerto for Timpani and Wind Band- Gordon Jacob
Drum Music: Concerto for Percussion- John Mackey
Elements- Adam Gorb
Rim Shot- Donald Young
Sticks and Stones- Jim Bonney
Three Pieces for Five Timpani, Five Roto-Toms and Wind Ensemble- Claude Baker
Concertino for Alto Saxophone and Wind Orchestra- Warren Benson
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Band- Derek Bourgeois
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Concert Band- Karel Husa
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Orchestra- Paul Creston
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Orchestra- Ingolf Dahl
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Orchestra- Frank Erickson
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Orchestra- Walter Hartley
Dream Dancer- Michael Colgrass
Fantasia for Alto Sax and Band- Claude T. Smith
Fantasy and Dance- Andreas Makris
Ode to Lord Buckley- David Amram
Romance for Saxophone and Concert Band- Derek Bourgeois
Siciliana Notturno- Alfred Reed
Star Edge- Warren Benson
Time Cries, Hoping Otherwise- Dana Wilson
When Hell Freezes Over- Michael Schelle
Concertino for Trombone and Band- Frank Ticheli
Concerto for Tenor Trombone and Wind Ensemble- Eric Ewazen
Concerto for Trombone and Concert Band- Derek Bourgeois
Concerto for Trombone and Symphonic Band- Robert J. Dvorak
Concerto for Trombone and Wind Ensemble- Jeff Tyzik
Eine Kleine Posaunemusik- Gunther Schuller
Homo sapiens trombonensis- Matthew C. Saunders
Illuminations- Joseph Turrin
Rhapsody for Tenor Trombone and Concert Band- Lawrence Wolfe
Symphonic Dances for Trombone and Band- Paul Basler
Taking Sides- Matthew Tommasini
T-Bone Concerto- Johan de Meij
Trombone Concerto- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Bass Trombone Concerto- Eric Ewazen
Canticles- Johann de Meij
Cameos for Bass Trombone and Wind Band- Gordon Jacob
Concerto for Bass Trombone and Wind Band- Derek Bourgeois
Wildfire- Lawrence Wolfe
Andante for Trumpet and Concert Band- Robert J. Dvorak
Caprice for Trumpet and Band- John Zdechlik
Chronicles- Joseph Turrin
Concerto for Trumpet and Symphonic Band- Robert J. Dvorak
Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Orchestra- Richard Rodney Bennett
Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Orchestra- Karel Husa
Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Symphony- Dana Wilson
Prayer for St. Gregory- Alan Hovhaness
Return and Rebuild the Desolate Places- Alan Hovhaness
Rhapsody for Trumpet and Wind Orchestra- Alexander Arutiunian
Sonata for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble- Kent Kennan
Summer Suite- Greg Bartholomew
The Sounding of the Call- Joseph Turrin
Trilogy for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble- John Harmon
Trumpet Gallop- Derek Bourgeois
Concertino for Tuba and Band- Frank Bencriscutto
Concerto for Tuba- Kenneth Amis
Concerto for Tuba and Wind Ensemble- Philip Sparke
Concerto for Tuba and Wind Ensemble- Alec Wilder
Four Temperaments for Tuba- Michael Brand
Rondo Grotesco- Derek Bourgeois
Tapestry for Tuba- Michael Brand
Three Miniatures- Anthony Plog
Tuba Concerto- James Barnes
Tuba Concerto- Edward Gregson
Tuba Rhapsody- Clare Grundman
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