JONAS BYLUND is the winner of the 2022 Neill Humfeld Award for Excellence in Trombone Teaching which recognizes the trombone teaching contributions of Neill Humfeld (1928-1991), long-time trombone professor at East Texas State University, and past president of the ITA (1980-1982). The Award honors living teachers who have demonstrated an exceptional level of excellence in…
Congratulations CAROL JARVIS on winning the 2022 ITA Award!! The ITA Award recognizes the highest level of creative and artistic output in areas such as performance, composition, arranging, teaching, conducting, research and/or service. Carol Jarvis is one of the most in-demand session musicians in the UK. A multi-award–winning trombonist, keyboard player, arranger, orchestrator and voiceover…
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…
Have you read the April newsletter yet? It features The Listening Corner, interesting trombone events, an interview with Italian trombonist Peter Steiner, and selected news of interest to our community. Our newsletter is free to all. Subscribers receive the newsletter first, conveniently delivered via email. Past issues and the subscriber form can be found here.
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.
… 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…
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…
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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…