UNI Low Brass Workshop
2026-04-19 11:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York)
Student Ensemble Series | TXST Trombone Choir, Billy Gayman, Director

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.

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

Ellicott City Trombone Choir
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)

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.

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

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 Massachusetts Trombone Choir and Brass Ensembles
2026-04-29 19:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Greg Spiridopoulos, Ben Barnett & others, faculty coordinators

Repertoire to be announced.

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.

Calgary's Slide Into Spring
2026-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Sunday May 3 2026

Slide Into Spring is Calgary’s Trombone Day to celebrate International Trombone Week

Calgary’s wonderful long-standing outreach event will feature afternoon workshops, an evening concert, warm-ups, and a massed trombone choir!

Slide into Spring
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!

Third Coast Trombone Retreat
2026-06-08 10:00 - 2026-06-14 20:00 (America/New_York) | Montague, Michigan, Montague, Michigan, United States
The Third Coast Trombone Retreat returns to the scenic shores of Lake Michigan in Montague, Michigan for a transformative 7-day trombone immersion. Open to advanced high school, college, and amateur trombonists, the retreat offers a comprehensive experience including private lessons, masterclasses, chamber music, trombone choir, mock auditions, and performances throughout the local community. Participants will also engage in sessions on performance psychology, wellness, entrepreneurship, and career-building—developing not only as performers, but as well-rounded 21st-century musicians.

With a highly selective participant program (including lessons, performances, and free housing) and flexible auditor options, the retreat fosters a supportive and inspiring environment across venues throughout Montague. A typical day includes warm-ups, ensemble playing, lessons, masterclasses, and evening recitals or special events, all set within a peaceful lakeside setting. Shuttle service is available from nearby airports, and accepted applicants will be notified by April 20.

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.
