Deadline extended to March 5!

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.

Tonight! April 6, 2023: Director Nathaniel Brickens and The University of Texas at Austin’s Trombone Choir welcome special guests Megumi Kanda, Principal Trombone of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Marcia Medrano of the Escuela Superior de Música (ESM) and the Facultad de Música de la UNAM (FaM) in Mexico City. Prelude music will be provided…

Jump on this amazing opportunity and warm-up with one of the best trombone players in the world. Alex Iles will kick off the 20th Anniversary of International Trombone Week with community warm-up. It’s quick and easy to register. Don’t wait: if you’re registered and “in the Zoom room” you’ll receive a copy of Alex’s warm-up….

ITW may be April 16-23, 2023 (officially) but we celebrate all month… and things are certainly in high gear. We don’t want you to be left out so please submit your April event. It’s quick and easy. We will do our best to get you on the list and the map (click on the map…

Trombonists! This month’s newsletter is replete with information about the new Diversity Composer Database (special thanks to Brett Shuster), a review of several podcasts, the Listening Corner, upcoming events, and more. 

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