United States Marine Band Concerto Competition

The United States Marine Band Concerto Competition is a free annual national competition and scholarship opportunity open to high school woodwind, brass, and percussion players in grades 9 through 12. Applicants submit an unedited video recording of a solo performance from a provided repertoire list, and selected finalists are invited to perform in a public final round held in Washington, D.C. Finalists compete before a distinguished panel of judges that includes the Marine Band Director and guest adjudicators, with coaching provided by Marine Band members. It is one of the most elite opportunities available to young instrumentalists, offering both national recognition and scholarship support.