BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Trombone Association - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:International Trombone Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://trombone.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Trombone Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Rome BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260401T202754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T202755Z UID:20318-1775842200-1775847600@trombone.net SUMMARY:University of Wisconsin-Madison Low Brass Ensemble DESCRIPTION:This program is for all ages. Registration is preferred but not required. \n\n\n\nWhitewater 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover 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. URL:https://trombone.net/event/university-of-wisconsin-madison-low-brass-ensemble/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/UW-Madison.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260401T162600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T195407Z UID:20266-1775844000-1775847600@trombone.net SUMMARY:University of Central Florida Trombone Studio DESCRIPTION:The University of Central Florida Trombone Choir\, led by Luis Fred\, associate professor of trombone\, will perform a wide repertoire of chamber music. \n\n\n\nPart of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 (March 30-April 12\, 2026). \n\n\n\nSee URL:https://trombone.net/event/trombone-studio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/UCF-trombones.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260225T143657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T211856Z UID:19952-1775894400-1775894400@trombone.net SUMMARY:Atlanta Trombone Day DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nAtlanta 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! URL:https://trombone.net/event/atlanta-trombone-day-2/ CATEGORIES:Trombone Day,Trombone Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Atlanta-Trombone-Day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260225T171957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212149Z UID:19973-1775898000-1775930400@trombone.net SUMMARY:Stetson University Trombone Day DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nThe first 50 participants to register for the event will be entered into a raffle to win a free Sshhmute practice mute. \n\n\n\nPlayground Music will also be on-site with trombones available for demonstration and products available for purchase. URL:https://trombone.net/event/stetson-university-trombone-day/ CATEGORIES:Trombone Day,Trombone Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Stetson-Trombone-Day.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260401T200407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T200408Z UID:20289-1775907000-1775912400@trombone.net SUMMARY:Lev Friedman Trombone Recital DESCRIPTION:University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign \n\n\n\nAccompanist: Zijian Lin \n\n\n\nFree event URL:https://trombone.net/event/lev-friedman-trombone-recital/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-for-University-of-Illinois-Urbana-Champaign.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260123T142123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T214933Z UID:19716-1775916000-1775923200@trombone.net SUMMARY:SFASU and TJC Combined Trombone Choirs at Fredonia Brewery DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://trombone.net/event/sfasu-and-tjc-combined-trombone-choirs-at-fredonia-brewery/ LOCATION:Fredonia Brewery\, 136 N Mound St\, Nacogdoches\, Texas\, 75961\, United States CATEGORIES:Trombone Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sfa.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen F. Austin State University Trombone Choir":MAILTO:dscott@sfasu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260225T150427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T214917Z UID:19955-1775919600-1775926800@trombone.net SUMMARY:UConn Trombone Choir DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. URL:https://trombone.net/event/trombone-choir-spring-concert/ CATEGORIES:Trombone Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/UConn-trombones-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260225T181441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T181441Z UID:19995-1775925000-1775930400@trombone.net SUMMARY:Yale's Jeremy Mojado\, trombone DESCRIPTION:Yale School of Music\, Master of Musical Arts recital. Free admission\, no reservation required. \n\n\n\nThe program for this performance will be available within 24 hours of the start time. \n\n\n\nIndividuals 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). URL:https://trombone.net/event/yales-jeremy-mojado-trombone/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260401T162955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T162956Z UID:20267-1775935800-1775941200@trombone.net SUMMARY:Alejandro Cantos Presents Insights DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nAlejandro 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. URL:https://trombone.net/event/alejandro-cantos-presents-insights/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Alejandro-Cantos.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260317T143556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T143557Z UID:20122-1775937600-1775943000@trombone.net SUMMARY:Brady Smith\, jazz trombone DESCRIPTION:Umiversity of Michigan undergraduate student\, Brady Smith\, performs a trombone recital. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree. No tickets required. URL:https://trombone.net/event/brady-smith-jazz-trombone/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/UMich-StearnsBuilding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T003000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T233000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20250929T191045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T222711Z UID:19265-1775953800-1776641400@trombone.net SUMMARY:International Trombone Week 2026 DESCRIPTION: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 >> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEveryone 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. URL:https://trombone.net/event/international-trombone-week-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ITW-logo-FINAL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260317T150208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161953Z UID:20129-1776002400-1776009600@trombone.net SUMMARY:iSlide Community Trombone Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Click to expand the poster\n\n\n\niSlide\, 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. \n\n\n\nJoin our community of trombonists to: \n\n\n\n\nExchange ideas and thoughts about music\n\n\n\nPlay fun music with other trombonists\n\n\n\nExperience the joy of playing your instrument\n\n\n\n\nThere 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! \n\n\n\niSlide is free; just bring your horn. URL:https://trombone.net/event/islide-community-trombone-ensemble/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/iSlide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260225T182024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T153028Z UID:19997-1776006000-1776013200@trombone.net SUMMARY:Tuba\, Bass Trombone and Electronics Recital DESCRIPTION:Marshall University URL:https://trombone.net/event/tuba-bass-trombone-and-electronics-recital/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Poster-for-Marshall-Univ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260327T142641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T142642Z UID:20220-1776108600-1776112200@trombone.net SUMMARY:Dr. JoDee Davis Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:After 25 years at University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music (UMKC)\, Dr. JoDee Davis (recipient of the ITA Neill Humfeld Excellence in Trombone Teaching award) is retiring. Join her\, colleagues\, friends\, and students (both past and present) as we celebrate a career giving back to the future generations of trombonists in her final studio recital at UMKC. \n\n\n\nThere will be a reception following the performance in the lobby of White Recital Hall. URL:https://trombone.net/event/dr-jodee-davis-studio-recital/ LOCATION:White Recital Hall\, 4949 Cherry St\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7ec2ae6d-4823-4c5a-a658-b4afd2d2a45f-1_all_319-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260414T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260327T123354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T123354Z UID:20222-1776153600-1776704400@trombone.net SUMMARY:Trombone Masterclass: Kris Garfitt & Achilles Liarmakopoulos DESCRIPTION:Join an inspiring week of music-making in the mountains of Liguria with renowned trombonists Kris Garfitt and Achilles Liarmakopoulos. Open to players aged 16 and above\, this immersive masterclass focuses on refining technique\, developing musical voice\, and building confidence through individual lessons\, group sessions\, chamber music\, and performance opportunities. Participants will also benefit from warm-up and technique classes\, as well as audition training designed to simulate real performance scenarios with constructive feedback.Set in an inspiring hillside location\, the course offers a balance of focused study and relaxation\, with access to an outdoor pool\, daily activity options\, and high-quality meals provided. Shuttle transport is available from Imperia. The course fee is €560 (including breakfast and lunch)\, with optional accommodation available. This is a unique opportunity to grow artistically while connecting with a community of dedicated trombonists in one of Italy’s most beautiful regions. URL:https://trombone.net/event/trombone-masterclass-kris-garfitt-achilles-liarmakopoulos/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/garfitt-flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260401T201311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T201312Z UID:20304-1776195000-1776200400@trombone.net SUMMARY:Ball State University Trombone Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Hear the Trombone Studio perform in Hahn Hall. \n\n\n\nFeaturing the students of Chris van Hof. \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public URL:https://trombone.net/event/ball-state-university-trombone-studio-recital/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ball-State-University.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260225T182209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T150531Z UID:19999-1776281400-1776286800@trombone.net SUMMARY:CySlides and Trombone Studio DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the trombone at this Iowa State University event! If you love the trombone\, this is the concert for you.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe resident ISU student trombone choir\, CySlides\, will perform several original works by Bill Reichenbach\, Madeline Lee\, and Andrew J. Skaggs. Also featured will be Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 showcasing outgoing senior Elias Vargas. Several trombone solo and piano works will open the concert. \n\n\n\nThis concert will have a livestream. Hooray! URL:https://trombone.net/event/cyslides-and-trombone-studio/ CATEGORIES:Trombone Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CySlides-and-Trombone-Studio-Recital.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260317T153056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T153057Z UID:20154-1776360600-1776367800@trombone.net SUMMARY:Ternion Brass DESCRIPTION:University of Delaware’s Ternion Brass is comprised of faculty members Brianne Borden\, trumpet; Heidi Lucas\, horn; and Bruce Tychinski\, trombone. \n\n\n\nTernion Brass explores chamber works for brass instruments. URL:https://trombone.net/event/ternion-brass/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/University-of-Delaware.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260202T155814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T224201Z UID:19822-1776412800-1776533400@trombone.net SUMMARY:2026 Southern Miss Brass Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Southern Miss Brass Symposium\, hosted at The University of Southern Mississippi\, is scheduled for April 17–18\, 2026. \n\n\n\nOpen to middle school\, high school\, and university brass students\, the symposium offers one-day or two-day registration and features: \n\n\n\nMaster classes and performances with Ryan Gardner (Professor of Trumpet\, University of Colorado-Boulder)\, Shawn Hagen (Horn\, U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own\,” Retired)\, Douglas Yeo (ret. Bass Trombone\, Boston Symphony)\, Gail Robertson (Euphonium\, Symbiosis Duo)\, and Stacy Baker (Tuba\, Symbiosis Duo) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSessions on mindfulness\, performance anxiety\, historical brass\, entrepreneurship\, and audition preparation \n\n\n\nPerformance showcases\, mass choir\, and ensemble experiences. \n\n\n\nVendor exhibits and networking opportunities. \n\n\n\nGroup-friendly registration. \n\n\n\nDirectors are encouraged to bring groups of students. Group attendance is ideal for:Band classes and studiosBrass choirs and ensemblesMotivated individual students \n\n\n\nStudents may register individually\, and directors are welcome to coordinate attendance for their programs. URL:https://trombone.net/event/2026-southern-miss-brass-symposium/ LOCATION:University of Southern Mississippi – School of Music\, 107 Southern Drive\, Hattiesburg\, Mississippi\, 39406\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Southern-Miss.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260401T163143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T163144Z UID:20268-1776459600-1776463200@trombone.net SUMMARY:Robert Byrd\, Trombone DESCRIPTION:University of North Texas recital URL:https://trombone.net/event/robert-byrd-trombone/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260317T151102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T151102Z UID:20135-1776502800-1776531600@trombone.net SUMMARY:Slide Show Master Class & Concert with Alex Iles DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION BRASS PLAYERS AND ALL MUSIC LOVERS!!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSanta Barbara City College’s Trombone Ensembles are proud to welcome back the legendary movie soundtrack trombonist Alex Iles as our guest artist for this semester’s “Slide Show” FREE master class (9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) and a FREE afternoon concert (starting at 3:00 p.m.) on Saturday\, April 18th!The morning master class will feature Alex Iles working with members of our SBCC Trombone Ensembles\, providing critique for trombonists of all ages and skill levels as they perform iconic solo works\, etudes\, and orchestral excerpts.And later that same day\, our SBCC Trombone Ensembles will perform a FREE CONCERT entitled “Dinosaur Bones” featuring works related to the prehistoric era\, including:– “Fossils” (from Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of the Animals”)– “Dinosaurs” TV Show theme (Bruce Broughton)– “Jurassic Park” medley (John Williams)– “The Flintstones” TV Show theme (Hoyt Curtin)– “Calls & Echoes of the Dinosaurs” (Joseph Alex Reyes)– “Adventures in Dino-Sitting” (the WORLD PREMIERE live performance by Carl Johnson of “Animaniacs” and “Pinky & the Brain” fame!)The performing trombone ensembles will include:– SBCC Trombone Choir– SB Junior Trombone Choir– 8th Position Trombone Octet– SBCC Sackbut EnsembleMost importantly–this is a celebration of music\, so these FREE events are open to trombonists and non-trombonists alike! And if you have never heard a trombone choir before\, you are in for a real treat!The morning master class will take place in SBCC’s Fe Bland Forum\, which is located under the BC Building’s clock tower on SBCC’s West Campus. And for the first time\, the afternoon concert will take place in SBCC’s beautiful Garvin Theatre! Parking is also FREE all day long\, too!So come on out on Saturday\, April 18th to hear some great music like you’ve never heard it before–it will be a day filled with Dinosaurs\, Trombones\, and Alex Iles–OH MY!!! URL:https://trombone.net/event/slide-show-master-class-concert-with-alex-iles/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Slide-Show.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260401T202342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T202359Z UID:20314-1776517200-1776522600@trombone.net SUMMARY:RIT's Brass Studio Recital + Trombone Choir DESCRIPTION:Brass Studio Recital and Trombone Choir performances from the studio of Tyler Ricks. \n\n\n\nOpen to the Public URL:https://trombone.net/event/rits-brass-studio-recital-trombone-choir/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/RIT-low-brass.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260225T174253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T174254Z UID:19983-1776598200-1776618000@trombone.net SUMMARY:UNI Low Brass Workshop DESCRIPTION:The University of Northern Iowa Tuba/Euphonium and Trombone Studio will host this one-day event that focuses on low brass performance and pedagogy. Events will include masterclasses and performances by attendees\, and guest artists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen to students in grades 9-12. Registration for this event is $25. URL:https://trombone.net/event/uni-low-brass-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/UNI-Low-Brass.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260225T180522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T180523Z UID:19989-1776607200-1776618000@trombone.net SUMMARY:NEC Master Class: Brian Hecht\, Trombone DESCRIPTION:Brian Hecht presents a master class featuring students from the New England Conservatory trumpet studios. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: This class precedes the annual NEC Brass Bash\, taking place April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Jordan Hall.  URL:https://trombone.net/event/nec-master-class-brian-hecht-trombone/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Brian-Hecht.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260317T151601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T151718Z UID:20141-1776610800-1776618000@trombone.net SUMMARY:The Northwest Trombone Collective DESCRIPTION:This performance will be in Eugene\, Oregon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will feature music and arrangements specifically set for Trombone Choir and the Northwest Trombone Collective. Please join us! URL:https://trombone.net/event/the-northwest-trombone-collective/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Northwest-Trombone-Collective.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260317T145510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T145511Z UID:20123-1776614400-1776621600@trombone.net SUMMARY:Colorado State University DESCRIPTION:The Trombone Studio\, under the direction of Dr. Drew Leslie\, presents a program of music composed and arranged for trombone ensemble. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe concert features the CSU Trombone Choir as well as the NoCo Bones\, which is a large trombone choir made up of both CSU students and area high school trombonists. A variety of pieces showcase the beauty and versatility of the ensemble and its repertoire.  \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public. URL:https://trombone.net/event/colorado-state-university-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026.04.19_Area_Trombone-Choir_Screen-1200x675-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260323T151647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T151648Z UID:20196-1776614400-1776621600@trombone.net SUMMARY:Trombone Treat with Timothy Higgins DESCRIPTION:Concordia University Chicago. Timothy Higgins will perform his Concerto for Trombone on Sunday\, April 19\, at 4 pm at Concordia University’s Chapel in River Forest. \n\n\n\nHiggins is the newly-appointed principal trombonist of The Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, and the concert will be conducted by the former principal trombonist of the CSO\, S/OP&RF Music Director Jay Friedman. URL:https://trombone.net/event/trombone-treat-with-timothy-higgins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260323T143902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T145154Z UID:20179-1776616200-1776623400@trombone.net SUMMARY:Tennessee Tech Trombone Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:This concert is free and open to the public.  \n\n\n\nThis performance will also be live streamed. Please go to the School of Music’s Live Stream page to watch the performance. URL:https://trombone.net/event/tennessee-tech-trombone-studio-recital/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tenn-Tech-Music.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260225T174455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T153952Z UID:19986-1776621600-1776627000@trombone.net SUMMARY:Texas State Trombone Choir DESCRIPTION:Student Ensemble Series | TXST Trombone Choir\, Billy Gayman\, Director URL:https://trombone.net/event/texas-state-trombone-choir/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TXST-trombone.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T194853 CREATED:20260225T181109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T153947Z UID:19992-1776628800-1776636000@trombone.net SUMMARY:NEC Brass Bash DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nIn 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. URL:https://trombone.net/event/the-brass-bash/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://trombone.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Brian-Hecht.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR