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2026 Euphonium
Mock-Band E-Competition

Stars and Shipes is back with a euphonium competition this Summer, 2026!

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!

For all competition questions and concerts, please contact us at starsandshipes@gmail.com 

2026 Judging Panel

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Matthew Shipes

The University of Georgia

 Lindsay Ring

The U.S. Army Field Band

TBA

Registration Fees

All competitors will recieve written feedback from each judge for each round participated in

Early Registration Fees (Before July 1, 2026)

  • $75 - Competition Entry Fee

  • $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)

  • $100 - Competition Entry Fee

  • $150 - Entry Fee with Video Feedback session - includes a 50-minute video feedback session/lesson with Dr. Shipes

Competition Dates

July 6, 2026

  • Preliminary Recordings due by 11:59 PM

July 10, 2026

  • Semi-Finalists announced

  • Cuts/Selections for Semi-Final Round announced

July 13, 2026

  • Semi Final Round recordings due by 11:59 PM

July 15, 2026

  • Finalists announced

  • Cuts/Selections for Final Round announced

July 20, 2026

  • Final Round recordings due by 11:59 PM

(dates subject to change if needed)

Registration

Competition Guidelines

Preliminary Round Packet

Semi/Final Round Packet

© 2026 by Matthew Shipes

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