National Trumpet Competition

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The National Trumpet Competition is an annual music competition for students in the US. The competition includes classical and jazz categories for students ranging from secondary education until postgraduate college. Students can perform solo or with an ensemble representing their school.

The entire event is FREE and open to the public.

In addition to the competition performances, NTC will include master classes and performances from virtuoso artists and famous performing ensembles. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with representatives from the International Trumpet Guild, Interlochen Center for the Arts, DownBeat Magazine, the Army & Marine and Navy band programs.

Full schedule and additional details: https://nationaltrumpetcomp.org/

The University of Iowa students performing are:

Graduate Solo Division: Johsua Levy

Undergraduate Solo Division: Natalie Roth

Large Ensemble Division

Octet 1:

Ryan Banks

Jace Barry

Laura Carrico

Maxwell Gradisher

Anna Kelly

Joshua Levy

Ignacio Perez

Natalie Roth

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Octet 2:

Emily Bach

James Bourgeois

Morgan Brantman

Tyler Cook

Dominic Gerleman

Ashton Heim

Asa Leonard-Newton

Alecci Young

Sunday, March 22, 2026 9:00am to 9:00pm
Thursday, March 19, 2026 9:00am to 9:00pm
Friday, March 20, 2026 9:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday, March 21, 2026 9:00am to 9:00pm
Voxman Music Building
93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact School of Music in advance at 319-335-1603 or music@uiowa.edu.