The KCB would like to express our appreciation to the Kalamazoo Community Foundation for their gracious sponsorship of this year’s competition.
Win a $2000 Scholarship and the opportunity to perform a solo with the Kalamazoo Concert Band
In 1980 the Kalamazoo Concert Band established a scholarship competition for outstanding high school wind and percussion instrumentalists.
High school wind and percussion players throughout Michigan are invited to compete for a $2,000 scholarship and the opportunity to appear as a Guest Soloist with the Kalamazoo Concert Band at it’s spring concert.
Winners’ concert: Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 3:00 PM, Chenery Auditorium. Click to view past Winners, Runners-up and all Participants:
The KCB invites eligible students to apply for this unique opportunity. If you are a music educator, please consider recommending someone. The color flyer can be posted at your school or studio as appropriate.
All the information regarding requirements and how to apply is in the following documents. Please read all forms and follow all instructions.
Completed application and release forms should be emailed to .
See who took home the top prize last year — and picture yourself on that stage.
Meet Last Year’s Winner