The Awards Committee is pleased to present the 2026 ITA Award to Katy Jones. The ITA Award is presented to one individual every year who has greatly influenced the field of trombone in performance, composition, arranging, teaching, conducting, research, and/or service. The ITA Awards Committee is also pleased to present Niels-Ole Bo Johansen with the…
The International Trombone Association (ITA) is celebrating its global community with a special Member Appreciation Prize Draw open to ITA members. All active members in good standing as of April 5, 2026 will be automatically entered. No forms. No extra steps. Join or renew before the deadline, and you’re in. Prizes include lessons with internationally renowned artists, signed publications,…
The International Trombone Association will open elections for the next slate of Officers and Board of Advisors on March 1, 2026, in accordance with ITA Bylaws. All ITA members in good standing are encouraged to participate in selecting the leaders who will guide and represent our organization. Active members will receive voting instructions by email…
To keep the International Trombone Association strong and growing, membership fees will see a small increase starting March 1. Like many organizations, we are adapting to rising costs so we can continue providing inspiring programs, publications, events, and opportunities for our global trombone community. We’re especially committed to the next generation: student membership rates will remain unchanged,…
The International Trombone Association Journal is seeking a motivated and organized Advertising Manager to oversee and grow advertising for its internationally recognized quarterly publication. This is a paid, remote-friendly positionworking with a dynamic editorial and organizational team serving the global trombone community. Key Responsibilities Opportunities We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment – within our organization, you are…
The online January 2026 issue of the ITA Journal is now available to ITA members on our website. Packed with fresh insights and thought-provoking perspectives from top voices in the industry, this edition is for anyone passionate about innovation and progress in the ITA community. Print copies will mail early January. Please allow at least…
The deadline for the Solo, Ensemble and Composition competitions was December 8, 2025.
We invite talented composers to showcase their trombone writing skills in this unique competition. Composers are invited to submit an original trombone quartet and/or octet of 6-8 minutes in length. The winning composition will be announced in April 2026 during International Trombone Week (ITW). Its sheet music will be available to download from the ITA…
We are thrilled to unveil the winners of the 2025 International Trombone Association (ITA) Composition Contest – a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the power of the trombone! And now – the moment we’ve all been waiting for… The winners of the 2025 ITA Composition Contest are…
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website! Designed to be more user-friendly, visually engaging, and packed with resources for trombonists worldwide, this new platform is your go-to hub for news, events, videos and more. Check it out now and explore everything we have to offer! Let’s keep the trombone community connected and…
