A discussion on the under representation of Mexican repertoire in the field of wind band, and how to create a platform for Mexican composers using the success of the 2020 Dartmouth College Composition Competition as a springboard.

Part 1 in a video series created by the Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble featuring the works of prolific composer and Boston Pops conductor Leroy Anderson. Created in collaboration with Dartmouth Dance Ensemble director John Heginbotham.

The Virtual Culley Concerto Competition is open to all currently enrolled Dartmouth College students who play a string, woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. Students do not need to be on campus or on term to participate. 

Grand Prize: $500
First Prize: $300
Second Prize: $100

On Sunday, November 3rd, DCWE recorded the commissioned work Symphony for Winds "Dartmouth" by Oliver Caplan '04.  Watch the event on Youtube. 

Part 3 in a video series created by the DCWE featuring the works of prolific composer and Boston Pops conductor Leroy Anderson. December, 2020

Part 2 in a video series created by the Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble (DCWE) featuring the works of prolific composer and Boston Pops conductor Leroy Anderson. Featuring the DCWE clarinet section with special guests, Jan Halloran and Janice Murphy.

The Wind Ensemble launched a competition to choose up to three compositions to be premiered in New Hampshire by the ensemble in the 2020-21 academic year and performed in Mexico during a 2021 tour of that nation!

One solo selection or study etude of your choice that best displays your current playing ability—at least four minutes of music

All major scales and a chromatic scale through the complete range of your instrument

Sight-reading will also be included on all auditions

Percussionists: please prepare samples of your playing on at least two instruments highlighting your strongest skills in the percussion section. No scales will be required, but sight-reading on a variety of instruments will be requested.