International Trombone Association

Ball State Trombone Choir Recital
2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
Hear the Trombone Choir from Ball State University live in concert!

Featuring the students of Chris van Hof. This recital is free and open to the public.

The Cleveland Orchestra: Tuneful Trombone
2026-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
Introduce the youngest music fans in your life to the instruments of the orchestra — and to the amazing musicians who play them — in cozy Reinberger Chamber Hall.

Kid-friendly tunes and our energetic hosts will get children singing, clapping, and moving to the music! Each 30-minute performance features themes chosen especially for our youngest friends ages 3–6.

Ohio State University Trombone Studio Recital
2026-04-03 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
Ohio State University

Student Recital: Brooke Thomson, Trombone
2026-04-04 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
Brooke Thomson (BM ’26) and friends present a trombone recital. Repertoire includes Hindemith, Weber, and more.

Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA (US)

Metropolitan Trombone Ensemble 22nd Concert
2026-04-04 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
The Tokyo University of Science Orchestra is an ensemble of trombone and tuba players gathered mainly by alumni and former members of the Tokyo University of Science Orchestra. Under the guidance of Mr. Yuji Yamada, we will hold our 22nd concert.

This time, as the second project of Brahms Symphony No. 2, we will challenge the second movement with only trombone and tuba. The main program will be an arrangement of Piazzolla’s “Maria of Buenos Aires” by Steven Verhelst.

Admission is free and all seats are unreserved.

Tokyo, Japan

La Traviata by Verdi at the Metropolitan Opera
2026-04-04 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Texas
Trombone fans: ‘want an overwhelming thrill? Go hear The Metropolitan Opera’s amazing trombone section in Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata — one of the world’s most beloved operas (on stage through April 10, 2026). Trombones: Demian Austin, Sasha Romero, Weston Sprott, Denson Paul Pollard.

From The Met’s site: “A beloved mainstay of the repertory, Verdi’s great tragedy returns to the stage in Tony Award–winning director Michael Mayer’s dreamy production. Lisette Oropesa stars as Violetta, alongside Piotr Buszewski as Alfredo and Luca Salsi as Germont. Antonello Manacorda conducts.”

University of Memphis Trombone Choir
2026-04-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Texas
The University of Memphis Trombone Choir and the Slide Tradition Jazz Trombone Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Martin McCain will present a concert in celebration of International Trombone Week.

CCM Brass Choir Showcase
2026-04-06 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
CCM’s nationally recognized Brass Choir performs selections featuring brass ensembles large and small consisting of students from the CCM horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba/euphonium and percussion studios.

Timothy Northcut, music director and conductor

British Trombone Society - Come & Play 7
2026-04-07 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Texas
The BTS invites you to participate in “Come & Play 7” This event is dedicated to the memory of Nathaniel Dye.

Admission is free and open to all ages and abilities.

James Ryan Band with Trombone Choir at Lazybones Lounge, Australia
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Texas
Performing all new music composed for James Ryan’s Band with 4-piece trombone choir that includes some of the most renowned musicians in Australia.

Award winning Saxophonist, flute player, composer & band leader of The Subterraneans, Sonic Mayhem Orchestra, James Ryan Funktet and more presents a brand new project: James Ryan Band with Trombone Choir! After performing at Lazybones Lounge, this project will be going straight into the studio to record.

Florida State University Trombone Choir Concert
2026-04-07 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
Student, Faculty or Guest Artist Recital Ensembles

Texas Tech Trombone Studio Recital
2026-04-07 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Texas
See link below for program information

Tennessee Tech Trombone Choir
2026-04-08 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Texas
This performance will also be live streamed. Please go to the School of Music’s Live Stream page to watch the performance.

This concert is free and open to the public.

Arkansas Tech University Trombone Choir Concert
2026-04-09 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Texas

University of South Alabama Trombone Choir Spring Concert
2026-04-09 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Texas
The USA Trombone Choir, directed by Dr. Danny Alford, will perform their Spring Concert on Thursday, April 9. The program will include music old and new, such as works by David Vining and Matt Hightower, contrasted by Beethoven’s Drei Equali for trombone trio.

Admission to this Department of Music event is free and open to the public.

This concert may be live-streamed. Please click the “More >>” link below for the link and concert program.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Low Brass Ensemble
2026-04-10 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
This program is for all ages. Registration is preferred but not required.

Whitewater Public Library is excited to host a Badger Talk performance featuring University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Low Brass Ensemble. A collective of the Trombone Choir and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, the ensemble performs original compositions, transcriptions, and arrangements across genres, showcasing the expressive potential of low brass in every form.

In this program, they will delight audiences with 45 to 60 minutes of music from a recent or upcoming concert. There is also an opportunity for informal interaction with the performers after the concert.

Discover the bold, resonant voice of the UW–Madison Low Brass Ensemble, where the power of sound meets the artistry of collaboration. Directed by Professor Tom Curry and Professor Mark Hetzler, two leading low brass educators and performers, this ensemble showcases the full spectrum of low brass brilliance—from the thunderous depths of the tuba to the soaring warmth of the trombone and euphonium.

University of Central Florida Trombone Studio
2026-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
The University of Central Florida Trombone Choir, led by Luis Fred, associate professor of trombone, will perform a wide repertoire of chamber music.

Part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 (March 30-April 12, 2026).

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Atlanta Trombone Day
2026-04-11 08:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
Join us for the annual Atlanta Trombone Day at Georgia State University during International Trombone Week! We welcome high school students, collegiate and early professionals to attend this event featuring performances by Jennifer Wharton, bass trombone guest artist, the Atlanta Trombone Ensemble under the direction of Gil Estes, and the Georgia State University Trombone Choir, led by Dr. Bill Mann.

The day kicks off with group warm-ups to focus and prepare for a day of music. Attendees will participate in masterclasses and rehearsals refining their skills and gaining valuable insights from professionals. The event will include recitals of chamber music, our guest artist, Jennifer Wharton’s recital, and culminates in a final concert, showcasing trombone ensembles, including the Mass Trombone Ensemble, where all participants will perform together under the direction of Dr. Bill Mann and Gil Estes.

Atlanta Trombone Day offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow trombonists, develop new skills, and share your passion for trombone. We look forward to seeing you this April!

Stetson University Trombone Day
2026-04-11 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
On behalf of the School of Music at Stetson University, we welcome you to our 3rd annual Trombone Day. Stetson is committed to developing and supporting the highest standards in music education and performance.

We invite intermediate to advanced middle and high school students to join us for Trombone Day on Saturday, April 11, to explore our beautiful campus, make new friends and grow as a trombonist and overall musician. In this day-long event, you will have the opportunity to participate in a group warm-up session, observe a masterclass, rehearse in a mass trombone choir setting and be featured in the final performance of the day for parents and teachers to enjoy. Our guest artist for the event is Joseph L. Jefferson, Associate Professor of Jazz/Commercial Trombone and Director of Jazz Ensembles at St. Olaf College.

The first 50 participants to register for the event will be entered into a raffle to win a free Sshhmute practice mute.

Playground Music will also be on-site with trombones available for demonstration and products available for purchase.

Lev Friedman Trombone Recital
2026-04-11 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Accompanist: Zijian Lin

Free event

Mizzou Brass Recital
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Texas
Faculty recital. No audience. Livestream will be available on the School of Music youtube page. See link below for program.

SFASU and TJC Combined Trombone Choirs at Fredonia Brewery
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Fredonia Brewery, 136 N Mound St, Nacogdoches, Texas, 75961, United States
The Stephen F. Austin State University Trombone Choir under the direction of Deb Scott and Tom Mensch as well as the Tyler Junior College Trombone Choir under the direction of Heather Mensch will kick off the International Trombone Week in grand style, performing a program of jazz and popular music at the Fredonia Brewery in Nacogdoches, Texas, USA.

UConn Trombone Choir
2026-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
Now in its eleventh year under the direction of Dr. Matthew Russo, the UCONN TROMBONE CHOIR is composed of students from many different majors at UConn.

The UConn Trombone Choir commits itself to developing the repertoire for trombone ensemble. In 2022 it premiered Matthew Kennedy’s Bounce for trombone sextet. It premiered UConn Trombone Choir alumna Silvia Gopalakrishnan’s Highlands and Maria in 2024. The choir performs original music for trombone ensembles dating back to the sixteenth century and selections from pop, jazz, film, show tunes, television, and video games.

Yale's Jeremy Mojado, trombone
2026-04-11 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
Yale School of Music, Master of Musical Arts recital. Free admission, no reservation required.

The program for this performance will be available within 24 hours of the start time.

Individuals who cannot attend this concert in person are invited to watch the performance live, online, at music.yale.edu/livestream-student-recitals (no purchase or registration required).

Alejandro Cantos Presents Insights
2026-04-11 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
The Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C., in partnership with UCF, presents acclaimed Spanish trombonist Alejandro Cantos in concert! For one night only, Cantos will be joined by UCF faculty musicians to perform an unforgettable mix of Spanish music and popular trombone standards.

Alejandro Cantos serves as Principal Trombone of the Spanish Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra (RTVE) and is an active member of the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra. He has collaborated with orchestras around the world, including the Komische Oper Berlin, Spanish National Orchestra, Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra, and many others.

Brady Smith, jazz trombone
2026-04-11 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Texas
Umiversity of Michigan undergraduate student, Brady Smith, performs a trombone recital.

Free. No tickets required.

International Trombone Week 2026
2026-04-12 00:30 - 2026-04-19 23:30 (America/New_York) | Texas
ITW is the perfect time to play your trombone, share it with others, and have fun making music online and in-person. We celebrate every day during the “official” week (April 12-19, 2026) — and beyond. Jump in and learn more >>

Everyone is welcome: performers, listeners, artists, students, teachers, organizers, composers, builders, kinetic sculptors, and more. Past celebrations have included parades, live-streams, concert hall world premieres, workshops, garage concerts for the neighborhood, student recitals, jazz radio features, video compilations, online long-tone warm-ups for the universe, epic opera excerpt battles, world-first video masterclasses, and more.

Eastern Kentucky University Trombone Day
2026-04-12 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
Free Admission

iSlide Community Trombone Ensemble
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
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iSlide, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is a gathering of trombonists of all ages and levels to meet and play together purely for the sake of meeting and playing music together.

Join our community of trombonists to:

Exchange ideas and thoughts about music

Play fun music with other trombonists

Experience the joy of playing your instrument

There is no performance target; this is simply for the joy of getting together and playing for an afternoon. If you can make it ‘this week’, great! If you can’t, also great and hope to see you next week!

iSlide is free; just bring your horn.

Brilliant Brass with the National Band of New Zealand
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Texas
The National Brass Band of New Zealand’s Gala Concert will feature phenomenal guest artists alongside the band’s principal trombone, Aishah Leitner.

The programme includes brass band classics including Paganini Variations, The Kingdom Triumphant, and more outstanding works.

Wellington Opera House, NZ
