Applying to the DC Trombone Workshop 

***Applications will open on March 1st***

Step 1: Fill out the application form by clicking on the image below
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​Step 2: Pay the DCTW 2026 Application Fee (below). This application fee is non-refundable. This fee will count towards tuition costs for the 2026 workshop for individuals who are accepted into the program. If you are applying for need based aid you do not need to pay the application fee.
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*Apply by March 31st or earlier - $30 application fee
​*Apply April 1st or later - $80 application fee
***All applications must be received no later than May 2nd***

​Step 3: (optional) Applicants may have a letter of recommendation emailed on their behalf to [email protected]
                            
Step 4: Admissions decisions will be released by April 15th (for applications received by March 31st) and by May 15th (for applications received between April 1st and May 2nd)
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Step 5: Submit non refundable payment to secure your spot at the 2026 DC Trombone Workshop.
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DCTW 2026 Application Fee (May 2nd deadline)

$80.00
Pay Application Fee
2026 Audition Guidelines
  • Audio and Video submissions are accepted.
  • Use a YouTube, Google Drive, or Dropbox link in your application
  • Recordings may be one continuous take or each piece may be recorded separately

2026 Audition Repertoire
​Standard Applications: 
  • Up to 5 minutes of solos, etudes and/or excerpts of your choice​ ​

Applications to be considered for the Solo Track^ and/or scholarship/work study*/aid**
  • Tenor Trombone​​
    1. ​​Mozart, Tuba Mirum (mm. 1-18)
    2. Beach, "Gaelic" Symphony (mvt. 1, 17 after Q to the end) 
    3. 2-3 minutes of solos, etudes, and/or excerpts of your choice^​
DCTW Tenor Excerpts.pdf
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  • Bass Trombone​
    1. ​​Schumann, Rhenish Symphony (mm. 1-18)
    2. Beach, "Gaelic" Symphony (mvt. 1, 5 before I to 11 after J)
    3. 2-3 minutes of solos, etudes, and/or excerpts of your choice^​
DCTW Bass Excerpts.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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^To be considered for the DCTW Solo Track the third component of your audition repertoire must be a solo piece with live piano accompaniment

*Applicants interested in work study will asked to provide a brief statement of experience and interest related to areas they want to be considered for (resident advisor, AV assistant, administrative assistant, social media, photography, driving, childcare)
DCTW Work Study Responsibilites.pdf
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**Applicants interested in need based aid will be asked to provide a brief statement of need