International Trombone Association

Robert Byrd, Trombone
2026-04-17 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
University of North Texas recital

Slide Show Master Class & Concert with Alex Iles
2026-04-18 09:00 - 17:00
ATTENTION BRASS PLAYERS AND ALL MUSIC LOVERS!!!

Santa 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!!!

RIT's Brass Studio Recital + Trombone Choir
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:30
Brass Studio Recital and Trombone Choir performances from the studio of Tyler Ricks.

Open to the Public

University of Scranton Jazz Band with Jennifer Krupa, trombone
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:00
Jennifer Krupa, an acclaimed trombonist, musician, music educator, conductor, composer and arranger, will perform a concert with The University of Scranton’s Jazz Band.

Free concert. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.

UNI Low Brass Workshop
2026-04-19 11:30 - 17:00
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.

Open to students in grades 9-12. Registration for this event is $25.

NEC Master Class: Brian Hecht, Trombone
2026-04-19 14:00 - 17:00
Brian Hecht presents a master class featuring students from the New England Conservatory trumpet studios.

Note: This class precedes the annual NEC Brass Bash, taking place April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Jordan Hall.

The Northwest Trombone Collective
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00
This performance will be in Eugene, Oregon.

We will feature music and arrangements specifically set for Trombone Choir and the Northwest Trombone Collective. Please join us!

Colorado State University
2026-04-19 16:00 - 18:00
The Trombone Studio, under the direction of Dr. Drew Leslie, presents a program of music composed and arranged for trombone ensemble.

The 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.

Free and open to the public.

Trombone Treat with Timothy Higgins
2026-04-19 16:00 - 18:00
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.

Higgins 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.

Tennessee Tech Trombone Studio Recital
2026-04-19 16:30 - 18:30
This concert is free and open to the public.

This performance will also be live streamed. Please go to the School of Music’s Live Stream page to watch the performance.

Texas State Trombone Choir
2026-04-19 18:00 - 19:30
Student Ensemble Series | TXST Trombone Choir, Billy Gayman, Director

NEC Brass Bash
2026-04-19 20:00 - 22:00
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
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
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
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
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

Augustana College Low Brass Ensemble Concert
2026-04-21 19:30 - 21:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
Augustana University’s Trombone Choir & Brass Choir will perform in their Spring Concert in Sioux Falls, SD.
