International Trombone Association

NEC Brass Bash
2026-04-19 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
The Brass Bash, directed by Stephen Lange, celebrates the students in New England Conservatory’s Brass Department, and features performances for mixed brass ensemble as well as from our horn, trumpet, trombone, and tuba classes.

In addition, the event concludes with a mass brass choir, featuring all of our students in the performance of Strauss’s Feierliche Einzug. This year’s program special guest is trombone player, Brian Hecht, who is also hosting a master class the same day at 2 p.m. in Brown Hall.

Western University, Canada, Student Trombone Recitals
2026-04-20 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
London, Ontario, Canada

Join us for two student trombone recitals: William Cavanagh at 2pm and Amy Grace Jordaan at 6pm.

All are welcome. No tickets or RSVP required. Simply attend and enjoy!

Baylor University Trombone Choir Concert
2026-04-20 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Under the direction of Austin Richardson, members of the Baylor trombone studio perform original works and transcriptions for large trombone ensemble.

Waco, TX

Purdue University Fort Wayne Trombone Studio and Ensemble Recital
2026-04-20 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Members of the trombone studio, alumni, and players from the Fort Wayne community will present large ensemble, small ensemble, and solo works by composers ranging from Bach to the Beatles. Enjoy an evening of resonant low brass music as we celebrate spring.

Admission is free for everyone.

University of Miami Frost Trombone Choir
2026-04-21 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Students from Professor Tim Conner’s Frost Trombone Studio gather to present music composed or arranged for 16 trombones.

Free event. Livestream available.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Trombone Quartet Recital
2026-04-21 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

Augustana College Low Brass Ensemble Concert
2026-04-21 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The Augustana Low Brass Ensemble, directed by Xiaoyu Liu, will perform.

Rock Island, IL

Aiden Drysdale, chamber trombone
2026-04-21 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
University of Michigan Master’s degree student Aiden Drysdale performs in a chamber music recital.

Free

Steve Davis Quintet
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Steve Davis – trombone

Nicky Davis – tenor sax

Rhythm Section TBA

Jam session at 8:30pm!

Hartford, CT

Shenandoah University Joint Junior Trombone Recital
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Brandon DuBritton, bass trombone & Jaylinn Vanegas, trombone. Minji Lee, piano

Shenandoah University. Winchester, Virginia

Cleveland Institute of Music Trombone Recital
2026-04-24 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Shiv Love, trombone. Second Master of Music Recital. Elizabeth DeMio, collaborative piano

Livestream available

Free — No Tickets or Seating Passes Required

Cleveland Institute of Music in Cleveland, OH

Julliard School Trombone Studio Recital
2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Part of Julliard’s Music Advancement Program

Program information:

JOHANN ERNST GALLIARD Galliard Sonata No. 1 for Trombone and Piano

DAVID UBER Romanace

New York, NY

Ellicott City Trombone Choir, Maryland
2026-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Ellicott City Trombone Choir, under the artistic direction of Music Director James Olin, will present a concert in Rockville, Maryland (US) featuring an exemplary program of trombone choir repertoire.

Attendees may expect distinguished masterworks for trombone ensemble, an engaging acoustic experience, and an opportunity for fellowship among music enthusiasts. This event promises to be a memorable musical occasion; guests are encouraged to invite friends, colleagues and acquaintances.

Yu-hsien Teng/Arr. James Olin: Rainly Night Flowers

Sergei Rachmaninov: Ave Maria from All Night Vigil, Op.37

Traditional/Arr. James Olin: Gospel Medley

Giuseppe Verdi: Requiem Aeternam

Andrew C. Fox: Fanfare for Trombones

David Miller: Fanfare for the World

John Greer: Sacred Mountain (World Premiere)

Trinity Brass Ensemble in Berlin, Germany
2026-04-25 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
The Trinity Brass Ensemble invites you to its spring concert on April 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Trinity Church in Berlin, Germany. The program will include both tranquil and lively music, chorales in new arrangements, and much more. You are also invited to sing along!

Admission is free. A donation to support the brass ensemble will be gratefully accepted at the exit.

Frederic Belli & Hong Kong Sinfonietta
2026-04-25 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
“The Singing Trombone” with Yip Wing-sie, Music Director Emeritus/Conductor and Frederic Belli, Trombone.

"Shorty Turns 40" Concert
2026-04-25 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Happy Birthday to Trombone Shorty! “Shorty Turns 40” is a special concert celebrating GRAMMY-winning New Orleans icon Trombone Shorty’s 40th birthday and his Treme Threauxdown’s 10th anniversary. The event will feature an incredible lineup of superstar artists, including Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Leon Bridges, Eric Church, Joan Jett, Branford Marsalis, Ivan Neville, George Porter Jr., Grace Potter, Jill Scott, Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas, & more!

New Orleans, LA

BASSically Brass & Trombone Choir Concert
2026-04-27 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The Trombone Ensemble and BASSically Brass concert features the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Music department’s low brass students. A variety of repertoire will be performed – some originally written for the instrumentation, and some arranged. The concert will feature senior soloists, student conductors and often world premier performances. Under the direction of Dr. Jacob Grewe and Dr. Phillip Ostrander.

Livestream available. Please join us if you are able!

University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire

Moravian University Trombone Ensemble
2026-04-27 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Moravian University

Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, & Trombone EnsembleSteven Mathiesen, Larry Wright, & Ralph Brodt III, directors

Augustana University Trombone Choir Spring Concert
2026-04-28 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Augustana University’s Trombone Choir & Brass Choir will perform in their Spring Concert in Sioux Falls, SD.

Virtuoso Series Concert: Drew Leslie, Trombone
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Virtuoso Series Concert: Drew Leslie, Trombone, and Brian Sugrue, Euphonium & Tuba, with Juhyun Lee, Piano.

An evening of solo and chamber music performed by CSU low brass faculty members Dr. Drew Leslie on trombone and Dr. Brian Sugrue on tuba and euphonium, joined by CSU piano faculty member Dr. Juhyun Lee. The concert will feature works by Fritz Kreisler, James David, Madeline Lee, Jan Koetsier and more!

University of Iowa trombone recital
2026-04-29 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Andrew Deaver, Trombone

Recital can be viewed via livestream.

This concert is free and open to the public.

University of Massachusetts Trombone Choir and Brass Ensembles
2026-04-29 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Trombone Choir and Brass Ensembles with Greg Spiridopoulos & Ben Barnett, faculty coordinators.

>> Livestream available! See “More” link below.

Trombone Choir:

The Battle of Mahl – David Mallamud

The Coney Island Two Step Strut – David Mallamud, Livia Johnson, conductor

When There Are Nine – Amy Dunker, Nicole Brailey conductor

Passacaglia – JS Bach

Reflections – Anthony Barfield

Moon River – Jacob Collier, conducted and arranged by Rory Mosher, Greg Spiridopoulos, soloist

Jazz Trombone Choir:

Were You Ever Really Here? — David Gibson

Whisper Not — Benny Golson/arr. Chris Glassman

Groove Blues – Steve Turre/arr. Chris Glassman

Watermelon Man — Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike Barone

Say When — J. J. Johnson/arr. Chris Glassman

Sonic Boom Tuba Quartet:

Tuba Quartet – Crawford Gates

Trombone Quartet:

Concerto for Trombone Quartet – Brian Sadler

Super Bone Ensemble:

The Kansas City Suite – Benny Carter, arr. Dave Sporny

University of Illinois Jazz Trombone Ensemble
2026-04-29 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
University of Illinois Jazz Trombone Ensemble

Part of Jazz Week at Illinois

University of Delaware Trombone Choir & Trumpet Ensemble
2026-04-29 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Members of the Trombone Choir & Trumpet Ensemble present an evening of music for brass instruments.

Oklahoma State trombone recital
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Luke Weatherly. trombone

Free. Livestream available.

International Jazz Day
2026-04-30 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of International Jazz Day with events in over 190 countries and all 50 U.S. states.

Livestream from in Chicago, Illinois in the U.S.

Thank you to UNESCO and IJD organizers.

Slide into Spring Calgary
2026-05-03 12:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver)
Calgary’s Trombone Day to celebrate International Trombone Week!

Join director Carlos Foggin and and artist presenter Kris Leslie on a day dedicated to trombone. Featuring warm-ups, workshops, rehearsals, trombone displays (with accessories), and an evening concert celebrating all things trombone!

May the 4th Trombone Concert at UTRGV
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
May the 4th Be With You! Take a trip to a galaxy far, far away with a thrilling performance by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Trombone Choir.

Oberlin College Trombone Choir
2026-05-05 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
A free concert presented by The Oberlin Trombone Choir directed by John Gruber.

Brassapalooza VII at Western Washington University
2026-05-05 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Brassers unite! Brassapalooza VII will combine the forces of all four brass studios at Western Washington University to create an epic program to bring out the brass geek in you. Students perform in a variety of ensembles including studio ensembles, brass quintet, and a massive brass ensemble. Guest conductors include Vince Green, Conner Eisenmenger, Amy Kavanagh, Tyler Jones and Cameron Nielson.

Program to include: Bach’s “Little Fugue in G Minor”, Dukas’ “Fanfare”, Lauridsen’s “O Magnum Mysterium”, Respighi’s “Pines of the Appian Way”, Strayhorn’s “Lush Life”, and more.

Open to all at no cost.
