# National Trumpet Competition

> Providing an inclusive, student-centered experience for the advancement of artistry, education, and professional growth.


## Pages

- [Getting Here](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/travel/getting-here/): Everything you need to travel to NTC 2027: flying into Houston, getting from the airport to the NTC hotel, and getting to the Moores School of Music on the University of Houston campus.
- [Travel](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/travel/): Where to stay and how to get to the Moores School of Music for NTC 2027.
- [Accommodations](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/travel/accommodations/): NTC has reserved a block of rooms at a discounted group rate for competitors, families, teachers, judges and exhibitors.
- [Support NTC](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/support-ntc/): Mostly supported by the generous contributions of individuals, foundations, and corporations, NTC is indebted to countless people who have supported over 14,000 trumpeters from 42 states since 1992.
- [Exhibitor Information](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/exhibitors/): Thank you for being a valued sponsor and exhibitor for the 2027 National Trumpet Competition!
- [Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/sponsor/): Since 1992, more than 14,000 trumpeters from 42 states have competed at NTC, along with their teachers, families, and the nation’s leading trumpet artists.
- [Contact Us](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/about/contact-us/): We’re happy to help. Choose the best contact below, or send general questions to our main inbox.
- [Past Winners](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/about/past-winners/): Congratulations to every NTC 2026 competitor, and to the winners in each division.
- [Mission Statement](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/about/mission-statement/): Providing an inclusive, student-centered experience for the advancement of artistry, education, and professional growth.
- [Board of Directors & Staff](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/about/board-of-directors-and-staff/): The directors, coordinators, board members and staff who bring the National Trumpet Competition to life each year. Questions? Visit our Contact page.
- [About](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/about/): Since 1992, NTC has given young trumpet players a place to perform, learn from the world’s best, and grow as musicians.
- [Interested in Judging?](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/competition-info/interested-in-judging/): Hundreds of artist-faculty members from universities and orchestras across the country have donated their time to judge NTC’s young trumpeters.
- [College Ensemble Division](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/competition-info/rules-prizes/college-ensemble-division/): Open to anyone born after March 21, 1998, and enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- [High School Ensemble Division](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/competition-info/rules-prizes/high-school-ensemble-division/): Open to anyone born after March 21, 2008, and enrolled full time in a high school or home schooled.
- [Jazz Solo Division](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/competition-info/rules-prizes/jazz-solo-division/): Open to anyone born after March 21, 1998, and enrolled full time in school or home schooled.
- [Military Band Excerpt Division](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/competition-info/rules-prizes/military-excerpt-division/): Open to anyone born after March 21, 1998, and enrolled full time in school or home schooled.
- [Graduate Solo Division](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/competition-info/rules-prizes/graduate-solo-division/): Open to anyone born after March 21, 1998, and enrolled full time in graduate school.
- [Undergraduate Solo Division](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/competition-info/rules-prizes/undergraduate-solo-division/): Open to anyone born after March 21, 2001, and enrolled full time in an undergraduate program.
- [High School Solo Division](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/competition-info/rules-prizes/high-school-solo-division/): Open to anyone grades 9 – 12, born after March 21, 2008, and enrolled full time in a high school or home schooled.
- [Junior Solo Division](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/competition-info/rules-prizes/junior-solo-divison/): Open to anyone through grade 8, born after March 21, 2012, and enrolled full time in school or home schooled.
- [Rules & Prizes](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/competition-info/rules-prizes/): Registration is now open through our new registration system, Acceptd. Please read the rules carefully, as some rules have changed from previous years.
- [Competition Info](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/competition-info/): Everything competitors, teachers and families need for NTC 2027.
- [Home](https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/): Over $42,000 in cash prizes!


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