Marine Band Concerto Competition for High School Musicians

High school musicians in grades 9 through 12 who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may enter the U.S. Marine Band Concerto Competition, hosted with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.

Three awards are offered, with the first-place winner receiving a $2,500 scholarship and a guest soloist appearance with the Marine Chamber Orchestra. Eligible instruments rotate on a biennial schedule; check the approved repertoire list for the current cycle.

Submit an unedited YouTube performance of one approved repertoire piece accompanied by piano, band, or orchestra, plus all application materials by November 15.