Deadline extended to March 5!

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…

It’s easy to read the world’s trombone news in your language of choice! Visit the ITA’s website and look for “Select Language” under the site’s search box.

Thirsty for more trombone content? We have good news… June’s ITA Newsletter is out! Subscribers should see it in their email inboxes today. Don’t see it? It’s free and easy to subscribe to the newsletter today.