NWRTEC 2026

Eligibility:
NWRTEC competitions are open to anyone who has never held a full-time professional playing position, and has never been a full-time collegiate teacher. Artist level competitions, mock auditions and the Chamber Ensemble competition are open to anyone else regardless of age. Previous winners of ITEC or regional conference competitions may not enter the same category again at NWRTEC. ​All competitors must be members of ITEA, registered for and attending NWRTEC at the time of the competitions starting March 20, 2026. Finalists in the solo competitions must use NWRTEC accompanists in the final round. Rehearsals will take place in the morning and afternoon of March 20th. Anyone who has submitted a proposal to present at NWRTEC, is selected, and accepts the invitation to present may not participate in competitions, including the Chamber Ensembles competition.

Age Requirements:​​
The Student Tuba and Student Euphonium Solo Competitions both have an age requirement. All entrants in these competitions must be under the age of 20, not reaching their 20th birthday by the date of the final round, Saturday March 21, 2026. In other words, student competitors must have been born on Sunday, March 22, 2006 or later. Applicants in these competitions will also need to submit proof of age with their application.

Please direct any eligibility questions to billwaterman@boisestate.edu