The Northwinds Symphonic Band, a music educators band, is proud to host an annual solo competition for outstanding high school instrumentalists. The winner of the competition will perform with the Northwinds on their annual spring concert and will also recieve a $1,000 grant from the band.

To view the application information, please go to the application page.

The 2011 winner of the solo competition was Joel Gordon. Joel performed with the Northwinds April 17th,
in the Park Hill South High School Auditorium.

Joel Gordon

Joel Gordon 2011

The inaugural performance of the solo competition was held April 25th, 2010 at Staley High School in the North Kansas City School District. Our first winner was:

Felice Doynov 2010

Felice Doynov 2010