ITG Launches First-Ever Recap Reel Competition
The 2025 International Trumpet Guild Conference marked the launch of a new initiative designed to engage attendees and amplify the ITG experience beyond the Conference walls—the ITG Recap Reel Competition. This pilot project encouraged attendees to share short, creative video recaps of their time at the Conference on Instagram using the hashtag #ITG2025RecapReel.The competition was introduced as a way to generate more interaction from the broader trumpet community, both in person and online, and to celebrate the many different ways members experience the ITG Conference. It was a joy to see performers, students, educators, and friends reflecting on their favorite moments and sharing their excitement with their networks.
Submissions ranged from heartfelt clips and behind-the-scenes footage to high-energy montages capturing performances, social events, and travel adventures. Three finalists were selected for a public voting round via a 24-hour Instagram Story poll hosted on the official ITG account. The response was enthusiastic, with thousands of views of the featured reels and strong support from across the trumpet community.
The winning entry, submitted by Molly Collins (@molly_trumpet), received the highest number of votes and was widely praised for its joyful, community-focused portrayal of the ITG experience. As the grand-prize winner, Molly will receive free registration to ITG 2026.
This initiative not only helped expand ITG’s digital presence, but also created lasting, member-generated content that can be used to promote future conferences and showcase the strength of our community. With positive feedback and strong engagement, the Recap Reel Competition is expected to return in 2026 with even more opportunities for members to get involved.
We are already looking forward to next year’s fiftieth annual ITG Conference, which will take place at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. We hope to see you there, ready to make and share even more unforgettable memories. (Source: Kayla Solomon)