ITA Solo, Ensemble & Composition Competitions

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,…

Ready—Set—Action! International Trombone Week is coming 7-14 April 2024 (and every other day in April, of course). Start planning your celebration… and join the fun this year. Learn more >>

Applications are NOW OPEN for positions on the new ITA Student Council. Be an advocate for your peers and let your voice be heard! The International Trombone Association is starting a Student Council that will serve as a representative body for students around the world to have a voice in the ITA. The Student Council…

We invite talented composers to showcase their trombone writing skills in this unique competition. Composers are invited to submit an original trombone quartet and/or octet of 6-8 minutes in length. The winning composition will be announced in April 2026 during International Trombone Week (ITW). Its sheet music will be available to download from the ITA…

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…