Overview

The Auburn University Symphonic Winds Concerto Competition is open to full-time wind, piano, and percussion music majors who are enrolled in applied lessons at the time of the audition. The competition includes a pre-screen video round followed by a live final round featuring six selected performers. The winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize and perform as a featured soloist with the Auburn University Symphonic Winds or Concert Band during the Spring 2027 semester.
At a Glance

$2,500 

Cash prize + featured soloist performance, Spring 2027

Application & Pre-screen Deadline
Tue, Sept 29, 2026 — 5:00 PM
Live Final Round
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Finalists Selected
Six performers from pre-screen round
Winner Performs
Spring 2027, Symphonic Winds or Concert Band

Official Rules and Information

Open to full-time wind, piano, or percussion music majors at Auburn University who are enrolled in applied lessons at the time of the audition. 

  1. Confirm your eligibility. You must be a full-time wind, piano, or percussion music major enrolled in applied lessons at the time of the audition.
  2. Select your repertoire. Choose one movement of a concerto (or work of similar significance), eight minutes maximum, with a published wind band accompaniment. This is the same piece you'll perform if selected for the live round; no substitutions later.
  3. Get your Applied Professor Permission Form signed. Have your applied instructor sign off, then have the form ready to upload here: Applied Professor Form.
  4. Record your pre-screen video. Upload it to YouTube as an unlisted video so you have a link ready for the application.
  5. Complete the online application. Submit your application using the link below, making sure to clearly indicate your repertoire and include your pre-screen video link.
  6. Upload your signed Applied Professor Permission Form. Attach it to your application; applications without it are considered incomplete.
  7. Submit before the deadline. Applications and pre-screen videos are due Tuesday, September 29, 2026, by 5:00 PM. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  8. Watch your email. You'll receive a notification once your application has been reviewed. Allow at least 48 hours for processing.
Submit Your Application

  • Applicants must prepare one movement of a concerto (or a work of similar significance) with a maximum duration of eight minutes. No exceptions. 
  • Audition repertoire must have a published wind band accompaniment.
  • The performance repertoire must match the audition repertoire. No substitutions are allowed. 
  • Accompanists are not provided for the prescreen or live audition rounds but are strongly encouraged. 

The top six performers from the prescreen round will be selected to perform on the live audition performance on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026, 7:00 PM Goodwin Recital Hall.

The winner of the live audition round will perform on a Spring 2027 Symphonic Winds and Concert Band concert and receive a cash prize of $2,500.

  • All applications and pre-screen videos are due Tuesday, September 29th, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
  • Live Auditions: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026, 7:00 PM Goodwin Recital Hall.
  • 1st Prize winner performance: Spring 2027.

Contact

Reilly Fox