June’s ITA Newsletter published

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.

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…

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…

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. 

The March issue of the ITA newsletter is coming out soon! It features an upcoming commission project organized by the International Trombone Association, an interview with Dr. Ben McIlwain, and a new installment of our monthly “Listening Corner” series! Also, be sure to check out the upcoming events going on in the trombone community. Want…

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…