NTC 2027 · University of Houston · March 18–21

Where America’s best young trumpeters take the stage.

Over $42,000 in cash prizes!

Solo Divisions

Through grade 8

Junior Solo

$7501st prize

2nd $500 · 3rd $250

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Grades 9–12

High School Solo

$2,0001st prize

2nd $1,000 · 3rd $500

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Full-time undergrad

Undergraduate Solo

$3,0001st prize

2nd $1,500 · 3rd $750

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Full-time graduate

Graduate Solo

$3,0001st prize

2nd $1,500 · 3rd $750

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Band excerpt audition

Military Band Excerpt

$3,0001st prize

2nd $1,500 · 3rd $750

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With NTC rhythm section

Jazz Solo

$3,0001st prize

2nd $1,500 · 3rd $750

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Ensemble Divisions

4–10 players

High School Ensemble

$1,0001st prize

2nd $750 · 3rd $500

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4–6 players

College Small Ensemble

$3,0001st prize

2nd $1,500 · 3rd $750

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7–10 players

College Large Ensemble

$5,0001st prize

2nd $2,500 · 3rd $1,250

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Watch the 2026 Winners

1st Place · Undergraduate Solo Elías Perry · “Rhapsody” (Fung)

1st Place · Junior SoloAkash Deshmukh“Solo de Concours” (Charlier)

1st Place · Graduate SoloLeilani Spurlock“Gavotte de Concert” (Sutermeister)

1st Place · College Large EnsembleUCLA“Vesuvius” (Ticheli)

1st Place · High School EnsembleDeer Creek High School“Overture to Colas Breugnon”

See every 2026 finals performance on YouTube →

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