Larson Band Instrument Repair

05/09/2026

Check out our website larsonbir.com or stop by to see our latest inventory!

Don't forget our Saturday hours have changed to 9am-1pm!

05/07/2026

We're only 3️⃣ days away from our spring concert! It's our last performance of the season, so don't miss out!

05/06/2026

We are changing our weekend hours! Starting 5/9/26 we will be changing our Saturday hours to 9am to 1pm. Our weekday hours will continue to be 10am to 6pm. If you have any questions feel free to send us a message!

05/02/2026

Stop by and check out our ever growing inventory of refurbished instruments! We do offer a rent-to-own program! Our inventory is always changing so feel free to check out our website larsonbir.com or give us a call and see what we have in stock!

05/01/2026

Larson BIR will be closed Saturday May 2nd, Sorry for any inconvienence!

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04/06/2026

Larson Band Instrument Repair will be closed April 10-13 2026 for the 50th NAPBIRT Conference. Sorry for any inconvenience.

03/16/2026

Due to inclement weather, we will be closed today, Monday March 16th 2026. We hope everyone is staying warm out there!

03/09/2026

2026 Young Performer's Solo Competition

Dear Band Director or Private Instructor:

The Quad City Wind Ensemble is pleased to announce the Thirty-Fifth Annual Charles B. DCamp Young Performer's Solo Competition.

We will be holding in-person auditions on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 in Madsen Hall at Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, 518 w. Locust St. Davenport, IA 52803 from 12pm-5pm. Students who are unable to audition due to any conflicts may submit an unedited recording of their solo (with accompaniment) by March 12th so it can be shown to the judges.

The first-place winner will receive a $250 scholarship from the Quad City Wind Ensemble for private study. Along with the first-place prize the winner will also have the opportunity to perform their solo with the Quad City Wind Ensemble at our Spring Program (scheduled for May 10th, 2026 @ 3pm). The second-place winner will receive a $150 scholarship and the third-place winner will receive a $100 scholarship for private study.
All entrants must be students currently involved in a high school instrumental music program. The soloist must perform a wind or percussion solo for which a band/wind ensemble accompaniment is readily available. The soloist must choose an approved solo from our list. A list of approved solos is available at the QCWE website: http://www.qcwindensemble.org/solo-competition/approved-rep/

There is no entry fee for this competition. Previous first place winners must audition on a different piece. For all auditions, in-person or unedited video, an accompaniment is asked with your solo. Again, please make sure a pdf copy of the solo is included in your application material.

The QCWE is dedicated to music education in all schools of the Quad-City area. The Charles B. DCamp Young Performer's Solo Competition is one way it supports music education of the QC area's youth. In addition, all participants in school band programs are admitted free to all QCWE performances.

Please feel free to make photocopies of this letter and the attached application as needed. If you have any questions about the solo competition, please contact Lucas Larson, the competition coordinator, at
[email protected], (309)507-1367, 11271 N 1800th AVE, Geneseo, IL 61254
Sincerely,
Lucas Larson, QCWE Solo Competition Coordinator

Charles B. DCamp Young Performers’ Solo Competition Approved Repertoire Please click on the document below for a list of pre-approved solos. If you would like to inquire about a piece not on the list, please e-mail [email protected]. Pre-Approved-Solo-ListDownload

12/30/2025

Due to sickness we will be closing early today 12/29/25 at 4pm. Sorry for any inconvenience

11/22/2025

We will observe special hours from 10am-5pm on November 24th, 25th, 26th, and 28th, and be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!