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Tuba and Euphonium Artist
2026 Euphonium
Mock-Band E-Competition
Stars and Shipes is back with a euphonium competition this Summer, 2026!
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This website will list all of the information about the competition. Look for updates about the judging panel, due dates, competition procedures, registration information, prize information, and results!
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For all competition questions and concerts, please contact us at starsandshipes@gmail.com
2026 Judging Panel
Matthew Shipes
The University of Georgia
Lindsay Ring
The U.S. Army Field Band
Christopher Leslie
The West Point Band
Competition Prizes!
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In addition to feedback and the competition experience, we can offer prizes for our three winners.
1st Place - $350​
2nd Place - $250​
3rd Place - $150
Registration Fees
All competitors will recieve written feedback from each judge for each round participated in
Early Registration Fees (Before July 1, 2026)
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$75 - Competition Entry Fee
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$125 - Entry Fee with Video Feedback session - includes a 50-minute video feedback session/lesson with Dr. Shipes
Late Registration Fees (After July 1, 2026)
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$100 - Competition Entry Fee
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$150 - Entry Fee with Video Feedback session - includes a 50-minute video feedback session/lesson with Dr. Shipes
Competition Dates
July 6, 2026
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Preliminary Recordings due by 11:59 PM​
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July 10, 2026
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Semi-Finalists announced
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Cuts/Selections for Semi-Final Round announced
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July 13, 2026
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Semi Final Round recordings due by 11:59 PM
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July 15, 2026
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Finalists announced
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Cuts/Selections for Final Round announced
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July 20, 2026
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Final Round recordings due by 11:59 PM
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(dates subject to change if needed)
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