International Trombone Association

Bowling Green State University Summer Music Trombone Camp
2026-06-21 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bowling Green State University, 1001 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403, United States
Are you a high school trombonist interested in a challenging atmosphere where you can improve on your skills? Join us this summer for the SMI Trombone Camp! Students will receive individual guidance from Dr. Jeremy Marks at BGSU. A typical day could include trombone ensembles, private lessons, seminars, or student or faculty performances. Each student will have the opportunity to perform on the final concert.

Preparation:Students should be entering 9-12 grades and should prepare an etude and/or solo for placement in ensembles on the first day of camp. Major scales and sightreading may be requested.

Scholarships:Scholarships are available to help defray the cost of the camp. Please check the Scholarships page for complete information.

Registration is now closed for SMI 2026Questions about late registration can be directed to summermusicinstitute@bgsu.edu or Emma Clark at ccemma@bgsu.edu.

Pokorny Low Brass Seminar
2026-07-11 08:00 - 2026-07-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | Northern Illinois University, School of Music, 550 Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
The Pokorny Low Brass Seminar is an intensive workshop for orchestral low brass players featuring daily masterclasses, lecture, coachings and recitals. We accept a limited number of performers by audition. There is no limit on the number of auditors.

Seminar Leaders:

Gene Pokorny , tuba, Chicago Symphony OrchestraSergio Carolino, tuba, Porto Symphony OrchestraTimothy Higgins, principal trombone, Chicago Symphony OrchestraMichael Mulcahy, trombone, Chicago Symphony OrchestraHillary Simms, trombone, American Brass QuintetRandall Hawes, bass trombone (ret), Detroit Symphony OrchestraChristopher Bassett, bass trombone, St. Louis Symphony OrchestraTimothy Riordan, trombone, Northern Illinois UniversityMark Fry, euphonium/bass trombone, Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Gaunt, tuba, Northern Illinois UniversityAndrew Glendening, trombone, Northern Illinois University

Seraph Brass Seminar
2026-07-11 08:00 - 2026-07-18 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Pearl Arts Center, 234 Pearl St, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46802, United States
The Seraph Brass Summer Seminar is a one-week intensive chamber music experience designed for musicians seeking artistic growth, collaboration, and inspiration. Participants receive daily chamber music coaching with members of Seraph Brass, take part in masterclasses, and perform in a side-by-side concert with faculty.

The week also includes Q&A sessions, music business and career talks, and plenty of informal time to connect with Seraph Brass members both in and out of rehearsal. With intentionally intimate enrollment, participants benefit from focused mentorship, meaningful ensemble work, and a supportive artistic community.

The seminar takes place July 11-18, 2026, at the stunning new Pearl Arts Center, located in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The area offers vibrant dining, cultural attractions, and is home to Sweetwater, making it an ideal setting for a week of music-making, learning, and connection.

Apply as an individual, or bring a pre-formed chamber group for an additional discount.

Application/Final Deadline: April 30, 2026

World’s Largest Trombone Ensemble Record Attempt
2026-07-12 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Oregon
Calling all trombone players! Ipswich, Australia needs 400 trombone players to crack a world record. Trombone players of all levels are invited to join in and make history. Of course, “76 Trombones” from the musical “The Music Man” will be on the program. 🙂

The 5th International Lieksa Brass Week Trombone Competition (Olavi Lampinen in memoriam)
2026-07-23 10:00 - 2026-07-30 17:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Lieksa Church, Kirkkokatu 1, Lieksa, 81700, Finland
Lieksa Brass Week organizes the 5th International Lieksa Brass Week Trombone Competition (Olavi Lampinen in memoriam) 23-30 July 2026 in Lieksa, Finland. The competition is open to contestants of all nationalities who were born in 1991 or later.

Registration form is due by no later than the 30th of April, 2026 if the maximum number of 35 participants has not been reached by then.

International Trombone Festival in Riga, Latvia
2026-07-29 08:00 - 2026-08-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | Oregon
The International Trombone Festival (ITF) is the annual festival of the International Trombone Association; an annual multi-day event celebrating all things trombone.

Artists, teachers, students, professionals, industry leaders, and hobbyists gather annually to celebrate and explore the many facets and styles of trombone playing, teaching, and manufacturing.

Brian Wendel to perform Rota Trombone Concerto
2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Oregon
The Cleveland Orchestra will perform the Nino Rota Trombone Concerto, featuring Principal Trombonist Brian Wendel on July 30, 2026.

The program will also feature Haydn’s Symphony 104 and Saint-Saens’ Organ Symphony.
