Exhibit dates · March 19–21, 2027
2027 Exhibitor Guide
The Moores School of Music · University of Houston
Thank you for being a valued sponsor and exhibitor for the 2027 National Trumpet Competition! Exhibits are an integral part of NTC, so all exhibits must be set up in time for the official opening on Friday, March 19 at 12:00 pm, unless an exception has been arranged with the On-Site Exhibits Coordinator.
Key dates
1
Shipping arrives
Mon–Wed, March 15–17
Deliveries accepted 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
2
Set-up
Thu, March 18 · 12:00 – 9:00 pm
Fri, March 19 · 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
3
Exhibits open
Fri, March 19 · 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Sat, March 20 · 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sun, March 21 · 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
4
Tear-down
Sun, March 21 · after 1:00 pm
Dismantle, pack and label with your return address
Details
Shipping & receiving
Plan for shipments to arrive March 15–17, 2027. Shipments are accepted 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday, and are stored at the Moores School of Music until exhibits are set up.
Ship to:
Moores School of Music – University of Houston
Attn: National Trumpet Competition – Jim Vassallo
3333 Cullen Blvd.
Houston, TX 77204
Bringing your own materials
Load and unload at the Moores School of Music loading dock. Parking passes are not required for the 15-minute loading/unloading window; please leave your emergency flashers on while loading.
Event parking: On-campus parking instructions will be sent closer to the event.
After exhibits close
Exhibits close at 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 21. Please keep your exhibit staffed until then unless an exception is arranged with the On-Site Exhibits Coordinator.
Afterward, exhibits must be dismantled, packed, labeled with your return address and left in the exhibit area. Return shipping is the responsibility of each exhibitor.
Hotel – NTC group rate
Marriott Houston South Hobby Airport
9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017
About a 10-minute drive to the University of Houston.
Hot breakfast and free parking included. Book by March 3, 2027 for the guaranteed NTC rate; rooms may be available after that date.
On-site host: Jim Vassallo · jcvassal@central.uh.edu