THE 21ST EDITION WILL BE
TAKING PLACE AT
22.9068° S, 43.1729° W
IN 2026.
THE 21ST WASBE
INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
JULY 21 - 25
RIO WELCOMES
WIND BANDS
FROM AROUND
THE WORLD
Rio de Janeiro: city of culture, art and musical vocation. More than a rich sound tradition, Rio de Janeiro has music as a fundamental and defining element in its DNA. As a homeland and a stage that brings together the greatest talents, a propagator center or muse, the city is where the bass drum of the Brazilian heart has always hit the strongest, marking national steps and beats for jewels ranging from samba and bossanova to classical music and symphonic. And, in the case of bands, this connection is, let’s say, umbilical.
PERFORMANCE
APPLICATION
Ensembles who wish to perform shall apply using this form to the WASBE Artistic Planning Committee Chairperson, Mr. Joop Boerstoel, with all materials to be submitted before May 1, 2025.
Selected ensembles for the conference will be announced on June 1, 2025.
CLINIC
APPLICATION
WASBE invites passionate and innovative educators, conductors, composers, and researchers to submit proposals for presentations at the WASBE 2026 Conference in beautiful Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The conference will provide a platform for professionals to share knowledge, research, and new ideas surrounding the art of wind band and ensemble performance, education, and innovation.
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Topics can include but not limited to:
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Repertoire
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Pedagogy
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Programming
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Conducting
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Looking to the future
We encourage you to submit a proposal that will contribute to the continued growth and development of symphonic bands and ensembles worldwide.
CONTACT
More details will be available from January 2026.
For enquiries, write to the local organising committee at wasbe2026@gmail.com