January newsletter published

Heading to the beach? Good. You deserve it. The trombone is always on your horizon, so why not bring it along? The ITA Newsletter features trombone news and events, a Listening Corner, practice tips, interviews, and more. It’s free and conveniently delivered to each-and-every subscriber. Chill out and cheer up with eight buoyant issues of…

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.

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the ITA, with support from the Commissions Committee and Advisory Council on Diversity, launched a consortium for a new composition written by composer, Kevin Day.  The new work will be premiered by the Lift Every Voice Trombone Choir at this summer’s International Trombone Festival in Conway, Arkansas. The Lift…

Jump on this amazing opportunity and warm-up with one of the best trombone players in the world. Alex Iles will kick off the 20th Anniversary of International Trombone Week with community warm-up. It’s quick and easy to register. Don’t wait: if you’re registered and “in the Zoom room” you’ll receive a copy of Alex’s warm-up….

JONAS BYLUND is the winner of the 2022 Neill Humfeld Award for Excellence in Trombone Teaching which recognizes the trombone teaching contributions of Neill Humfeld (1928-1991), long-time trombone professor at East Texas State University, and past president of the ITA (1980-1982). The Award honors living teachers who have demonstrated an exceptional level of excellence in…

Have you read the latest issue of the ITA Journal? This beautiful quarterly publication is full of scholarly articles, trombone news, job announcements, and literature and record reviews. Even better, you can explore a digital archive of past journals & newsletters (including a full searchable index).  This beautiful piece deserves a place of honor in…