June’s ITA Newsletter published

Article submission by Nathan Gingrich Slide Into Spring 2022 – #hybridedition plus Crossbones from Belgium – all part of an incredible International Trombone Month!!! On Sunday Apr 3, the 9th annual “Slide Into Spring: Calgary’s Trombone Day to celebrate International Trombone Week” was an amazing success on a number of levels! First of all –…

In Celebration of its 50th anniversary, The International Trombone Association is leading a consortium for a new commission by Kevin Day, to be premiered by the Lift Every Voice Trombone Choir at ITF this summer. We welcome you to be a part of this consortium! Kevin Day is an emerging composer with a popular list…

Writer and publisher Adam Reeves is working on a graphic novel that will interest trombone players! Trombone Man: Ska’s Fallen Genius will explore the life and times of Jamaican trombonist Don Drummond–declared by Sarah Vaughan as one of the top three players in the world. Watch the promotional trailer and read about the crowd-funded effort.

The International Trombone Association has a collection of videos for all to enjoy–and some are for our members only. Please consider becoming a member today.

The Lift Every Voice Trombone Choir will premiere a new work by Kevin Day this summer! Learn more about this amazing opportunity. Act quickly and confirm your interest by March 5.

The March issue of the ITA newsletter is coming out soon! It features an upcoming commission project organized by the International Trombone Association, an interview with Dr. Ben McIlwain, and a new installment of our monthly “Listening Corner” series! Also, be sure to check out the upcoming events going on in the trombone community. Want…