The Tacoma Concert Band is proud to celebrate the talented young musicians who have participated in our annual Student Soloist Competition over the years. This page honors the exceptional brass, woodwind, and percussion students from the Puget Sound area who have demonstrated their artistry and dedication to music. As a cornerstone of our mission to inspire and support the next generation of musicians, this competition showcases the skill and passion of these remarkable individuals. Explore the list of past winners and join us in applauding their achievements!
2024 – McKenna Liedes, euphonium - Emerald Ridge High
2023 - Ben Early, trumpet - Rogers High School
2022 - Madeline Zhang, bassoon - Bellevue High School
2021 – Johnathan Lee, alto saxophone – Rogers High School
2019 - Hugo Bliss, french horn – Home School
2018 - Jennifer Rhee, flute - Puyallup HS
2017- No Selection
2016 - Tyler Ussery, percussion - White River
2015 - Andrew Rink, tuba - Emerald Ridge
2014 - Katherine Scheerer, bassoon -Emerald Ridge High School
2013 - Alex Carlson, bassoon - Olympia High School
2012 - Torsen Necessary, flute - Curtis High School
2010 - Candy Chang, flute - Kentridge High School
2009 - Leah Tott, bassoon - Bellevue Christian High School
2008 - Benjamin Riodl-Ward, bassoon - Stadium High School
2007 - Mia Nafziger, clarinet - Olympia High School
2006 (two winners) - Morgan Nash, clarinet - Olympia High School
Melanie Stambaugh - mallet percussion, Ferucci Junior High
2005 - Jens Peterson, tuba - Lakes High School
2004 - Samantha Baker, clarinet - Olympia High School
2003 - Joycelyn Eby, bassoon - Garfield High School, Seattle
2002 - Stephanie Enzmann, flute - Mercer Island High School
2001 - Zoe Hawkins, clarinet - Capital High School, Olympia
2000 - Erik Ibsen-Nowak, saxophone - Stadium High School
1999 - Chris Tiedeman, tuba - Stadium High School
1998 - Ben Lulich, clarinet - Woodway H.S., Edmonds
1997 - James Battle, euphonium - Rogers High School
1996 - Kevin Jones, french horn - Wilson High School
1994 - Jodi Johnson, euphonium - Rogers High School
1993 - Elliott Sohn, clarinet - Olympia High School
1992 - Torrey Lawrence, tuba - Clover Park High School
1991 - Anthony Christiansen, trumpet - Lake Washington H.S.
1990 - Jason Gilliam, euphonium - Foss High School
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