February newsletter released
Trombonists! This month’s newsletter is replete with information about the new Diversity Composer Database (special thanks to Brett Shuster), a review of several podcasts, the Listening Corner, upcoming events, and more.
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Lindberg gives the world premiere to Jan Sandström’s 3rd trombone concerto
Jan Sandström‘s 3rd trombone concerto, “Les accords d’Eze” was recently given its world premiere, with Christian Lindberg as the trombone soloist. The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra accompanied him under the baton of Barbara Hannigan, who also had duties as soprano soloist. The Swede Jan Sandström (1954-) is one of very few composers who have written 3…
January newsletter published
Happy 2022! This month’s newsletter offers a new installment of the Listening Corner and information about upcoming events including the International Trombone Festival.
2022 ITA Award: Carol Jarvis
Congratulations CAROL JARVIS on winning the 2022 ITA Award!! The ITA Award recognizes the highest level of creative and artistic output in areas such as performance, composition, arranging, teaching, conducting, research and/or service. Carol Jarvis is one of the most in-demand session musicians in the UK. A multi-award–winning trombonist, keyboard player, arranger, orchestrator and voiceover…
Comic book to feature trombone player
Writer and publisher Adam Reeves is working on a graphic novel that will interest trombone players! Trombone Man: Ska’s Fallen Genius will explore the life and times of Jamaican trombonist Don Drummond–declared by Sarah Vaughan as one of the top three players in the world. Watch the promotional trailer and read about the crowd-funded effort.
Zoom: 50th Anniversary of ITA
On Sunday December 11, 4 PM US Eastern Time (22:00 CET) we will celebrate ITA’s 50th anniversary with a Zoom session looking back on the early years of ITA. When and how did ITA start? And how has the organization developed into what it is today? The first ITA President Tom Everett will tell us…
First issue of ITA’s Newsletter published
We love December! To celebrate, we sent members the first issue of ITA’s newsletter this week. Did you receive your copy? If you were a member as of November 30, please check your inbox and spam folder. If you are interested in joining the world’s largest association of trombone players, please join us today!