The International Trombone Association is delighted to announce the winners of the two annual awards bestowed each year on two individuals who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the world of trombone performance and education.
The ITA Award, presented each year to an individual who has greatly influenced the field of trombone, is awarded this year to Bart van Lier. The 2015 Neill Humfeld Award, which recognizes outstanding trombone teaching while honoring the teaching excellence of the late Neill Humfeld, is presented this year to Andrea Conti.