Douglas Yeo Publishes “Berliner 62Z – an early trombone record from 1897”

Arthur Pryor was a celebrated soloist with John Philip Sousa’s band. His recordings as a soloist are some of the earliest known to feature solo trombone. Douglas Yeo, retired bass trombonist with the Boston Symphony, has just published a blog post about a recently discovered trombone recording. The recording, Romance for Trombone with “Military Band, Washington…

Seattle Symphony Bass Trombone Audition

Seattle Symphony is holding auditions for bass trombone. Employment begins September 2022 or by mutual agreement. By Friday, February 11th, 2022, please send one-page resume listing: Recent orchestral experience Musical education Audition experience/placement Resumes will be reviewed as they are received and accepted no later than February 11th. Send resume to Audition.Resumes@SeattleSymphony.org. Please write “Bass Trombone…

History of the CSO Brass: Legacy of Excellence is Available to Watch Now

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the release of “History of the CSO Brass – Legacy of Excellence” on YouTube and CSOtv. From the flyer: “Join CSO trumpet John Hagstrom to explore the history of the CSO Brass. You’ll hear the sound of a few historical CSO instruments and hear stories from some of the most…

Timothy Higgins Premieres His Own Concerto with San Francisco Symphony

Timothy Higgins, principal trombone of the San Francisco Symphony, was the featured soloist in his own concerto. Ludovic Morlot conducted the world premiere on November 18, 2021. Timothy was appointed principal trombone in 2008. He has performed with the Chicago, Milwaukee, Baltimore, and Virginia symphonies, as well as Washington National Opera. He is also active…

University of Cincinnati CCM Brass Quintet Graduate Assistantship

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music anticipates an opening for a Graduate Assistantship in the Fellowship Brass Quintet. This is a two-year position for Tenor Trombone applicants to the MM, AD, or DMA programs. Duties include regular rehearsals and performances with the Fellowship Brass Quintet as well as coaching younger groups at CCM. Initial application deadline…

Graduate Assistantship at the University of Iowa

The University of Iowa School of Music announces a vacancy for the Trombone Studio Teaching Assistant position, beginning fall 2022. Teaching Assistant duties will include teaching majors and non-majors, working with the trombone choir, coaching chamber ensembles, and teaching Instrumental Techniques (part of the Music Education curriculum). Teaching Assistants in the School of Music are…