International Trombone Week is coming

To keep the International Trombone Association strong and growing, membership fees will see a small increase starting March 1. Like many organizations, we are adapting to rising costs so we can continue providing inspiring programs, publications, events, and opportunities for our global trombone community. We’re especially committed to the next generation: student membership rates will remain unchanged,…

Applications for the 2025 ITA Solo, Ensemble & Composition Competitions will be accepted October 13 through December 8, 2024. Applications should be submitted at: https://app.getacceptd.com/ita. For full submission instructions, rules, repertoire and information, please visit the competitions pages. The 2025 competition finals will be held during the 2025 International Trombone Festival. We hope to see you there!

International Trombone Week is here! Events are underway already… will continue for many weeks beyond the official week of April 12-19, 2026. So, welcome! You’re just in time. Add your trombone event, recital, concert, celebration to the calendar today.

The Awards Committee is pleased to present the 2026 ITA Award to Katy Jones. The ITA Award is presented to one individual every year who has greatly influenced the field of trombone in performance, composition, arranging, teaching, conducting, research, and/or service. The ITA Awards Committee is also pleased to present Niels-Ole Bo Johansen with the…

The 2027 repertoire and competition rules are now available online. Applications will be accepted October 12–December 14, 2026, with preliminary rounds taking place through recorded submissions. Finalists will be invited to perform live at the 2027 International Trombone Festival, July 7–10, at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, USA. With 14 solo and ensemble competitions covering a…