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The New Leadership & Committees

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Led by Miguel Etchegoncelay

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World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) is the only international organization of wind band conductors, composers, performers, publishers, teachers, instrument makers and friends of wind music. It is the only organization completely dedicated to enhancing the quality of the wind band throughout the world and exposing its members to new worlds of repertoire, musical culture, people and places. WASBE is a non-profit international association open to all individuals, institutions and industries interested in symphonic wind bands and wind ensembles.

WASBE 2024 <Wildflowers>

WASBE 2024 <Wildflowers>

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"We recognize that we are in an inclusive organization and that this defines our uniqueness."

2024 Composition Winners

Upcoming Events

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  • Jeju International Composition Competition for Wind Orchestra
    Jeju International Composition Competition for Wind Orchestra
    Sun, Feb 16
    Feb 16, 2025, 12:00 AM – Mar 18, 2025, 11:50 PM
    Jeju-si, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
    Feb 16, 2025, 12:00 AM – Mar 18, 2025, 11:50 PM
    Jeju-si, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
    Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival Organizing Committee hosts the 4th Jeju International Composition Competition for Wind Orchestra 2025 to promote the creation of wind ensemble compositions and to enhance the cultural image of Jeju as an Island of Peace.
  • Jeju International Brass Competition
    Jeju International Brass Competition
    Sat, Aug 09
    Aug 09, 2025, 12:00 AM – Aug 16, 2025, 11:50 PM
    Jeju-si, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
    Aug 09, 2025, 12:00 AM – Aug 16, 2025, 11:50 PM
    Jeju-si, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
    The 20th Jeju International Brass Competition 2025, hosted by the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival Organizing Committee was established to discover and promote talented wind musicians around the world.
  • II International Band Composition Contest “Ciutat de Bétera”
    II International Band Composition Contest “Ciutat de Bétera”
    Closing date: June 1, 2025, 12am (CET)
    Closing date: June 1, 2025, 12am (CET)
    Hybrid
    Closing date: June 1, 2025, 12am (CET)
    Hybrid
    The Centre Artístic Musical in and the Council of Bétera (Valencia-SPAIN) call the II International Band Composition Contest “Ciutat de Bétera”. The goal of this contest is to nourish bands from around the world with new repertoire, encouraging and rewarding composers and music of new creation.

Disclaimer: Event listings are submitted by the respective organizers and do not represent or is associated with WASBE in any official capacity unless specified. While all information is accurate at the time of publication, it may be subject to change without prior notice. For further details, please contact the event organizer directly. Thank you.

WASBE is a World of People and Places

More than anything, WASBE is an international community of people who are developing friendships and professional contacts worldwide. 

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