This year’s exciting kickoff to International Trombone Week is now available in the ITA video collection. Alex Iles guides us through his daily routines and shares tips and encourages for trombone players at all levels. The video is available to the whole universe to watch!
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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.
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the ITA, with support from the Commissions Committee and Advisory Council on Diversity, launched a consortium for a new composition written by composer, Kevin Day. The new work will be premiered by the Lift Every Voice Trombone Choir at this summer’s International Trombone Festival in Conway, Arkansas. The Lift…
To run alongside the recently announced Membership Gift Certificate, ITA would like to take this opportunity to add the new developed Membership Assistance Program (MAP). The ITA Executive Board would like to thank Per Brevig, much respected former Metropolitan Opera Principal and holder of three ITA Awards for his suggestion and hope that this addition…
The November issue of your very favorite trombone newsletter has hit the stands. If you didn’t receive it, please visit this page, scroll down, and sign up. It’s easy. It’s free. Subscribers get the newsletter first.
The July 2023 issue of the ITA Journal is now available online in the members-only section. Print copies mailed end of June and please allow two weeks for delivery – possibly more for Europe/Asia/South America. Featured in the July issue are, among others: Carpe Slidem! International Trombone Week 2023 by Colleen Wheeler Lassus Trombone: Now…
… to add your event to the official Trombone Week calendar! Visit now and look for the “Add your event now” image at the top. While you’re there, read about what others have done to honor the trombone in April. You’ll find an inspiring community and many free resources. Everyone is welcome regardless of skill…