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During a special concert by music association Harmonie Caecilia, longtime member and trombonist Hans Jurgen Oortmann was awarded a Royal Decoration for his exceptional dedication to music and community service. The distinction, naming him a Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau, was presented by Deputy Mayor Rob Olde Kalter during a surprise ceremony at the…
The Colorado State University Trombone Studio is excited to announce an opening for a graduate teaching assistant position for Fall 2026 (this upcoming audition season). This position is for a master’s degree tenor or bass trombone performance major, and includes valuable experience in teaching lessons, coaching chamber music, conducting trombone choir, as well as tons…
On behalf of the International Trombone Association, we are saddened to learn of the passing of Cristian Ganicenco, Principal Trombone of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. We recognize the significance of his role as a performer and teacher, and we know his loss will be deeply felt by those who knew and worked with him. Our…
Last weekend, 15-year-old trombonist Jisse Kuipers triumphed at the KNMO (Koninklijke Nederlandse Muziek Organisatie) National Championship performing John Mackey’s Harvest Concert for Trombone, taking home the title in the first division for brass soloists. His standout performance earned top marks from the jury and further cemented his status as one of the most promising young…
He was formerly at Baylor University and recognized in developing a prominent trombone studio and placing students in top orchestral careers, premiere Washington DC service bands, and teaching posts. He has moved to Houston to pursue creative professional engagements, continue development of the Mountain Light Music Festival, which he founded in 2015, and will be…
Summit Records has just released the latest Eastman Wind Ensemble and conductor, Mark Scatterday‘s recording of music of Jeff Tyzik, entitled “Joyride”. This is their second CD solely of Jeff’s music and features the Wind Ensemble setting of his Trombone Concerto, performed by the Ensemble and soloist, Jim Pugh. Jim previously recorded the orchestra version…
South African jazz and experimental music artist Siya Makuzeni is once again in the spotlight following a major feature in a recent edition of a local publication. The piece highlights her growing international reputation and her continuous efforts to innovate within and beyond the genre of jazz. Makuzeni, widely known for her expressive trombone playing,…
Timothy Higgins has been appointed as the principal trombone of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), effective from the 2025–26 season. He assumes the Lisa and Paul Wiggin Principal Trombone Chair, succeeding Jay Friedman, who retired after 63 seasons with the CSO. Higgins, a Houston native and Northwestern University alumnus, was selected following a final audition…
Solo trombone with the Cory Band, Brett Baker will release an exciting new solo CD this Autumn. This project was in collaboration once again with Paul Holland and the Flowers Band. The first solo recording with Flowers Band took place way back in 1998 when Brett was Chair of the Band. This is the 6th…
By Douglas Yeo Trombonists around the world are well acquainted with the life and work of Joannès Rochut. Since 1928, we have relied on his three volumes of “Melodious Etudes for Trombone,” adapted from the vocalises of Marco Bordogni, as important material for development of legato and expressive styles. In January 2025, the ITAJournal published its largest…