Job Opening at Western University

The Department of Music Performance Studies, Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University, invites applications for a full-time, probationary (tenure-track) appointment in Trombone at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date will be July 1, 2022. Candidates should submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae and a letter of application that addresses creative/scholarly work, teaching,…

Membership Assistance Program

To run alongside the recently announced Membership Gift Certificate, ITA would like to take this opportunity to add the new developed Membership Assistance Program (MAP). The ITA Executive Board would like to thank Per Brevig, much respected former Metropolitan Opera Principal and holder of three ITA Awards for his suggestion and hope that this addition…

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…