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The Nineteenth Annual Big 12 Area Trombone Conference was held January 14th – 16th at Texas Tech University. The Conference’s Featured Guest Artist was world renowned classical trombonist, composer and arranger Christopher Bill. Mr. Bill’s feature performance and master class were both amazing and inspiring. The performance was free spirited, creative, and joyous. The master…
Getzen Instruments welcomes Peter Moore and Isobel Daws to their roster. Peter Moore, Principal Trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra, joined the list of Getzen International Performing Artists on February 10, 2022. Click here to read the official release. Isobel Daws, member of the award-winning BONE-AFIDE Trombone Quartet, joined Getzen’s roster on March 9, 2022….
The TCU School of Music will host the 13th annual TCU Trombone Summit featuring guest artists Alex Iles (Los Angeles Recording Artist), Ian Maser (Principal Trombone, Dallas Opera Orchestra), Eric Swanson (Bass Trombone, Dallas Opera Orchestra), and George Chave (composer). The event will conclude with a Summit Concert featuring the TCU Trombone Choir with Dr. David Begnoche and guest artist…
Katy Jones, principal trombone of the Hallé Orchestra in Manchester, Great Britain, recently spent a week teaching and performing in Norway. During her visit, Katy worked with students at Rud and Ski High School, as well as the Academy of Music in Oslo. Astrid Nøkleby and Anders Brenli organized the youth workshop. Financial support was…
The International Women’s Brass Conference, held May 24-28th, will be hosted by the University of North Texas in Denton Texas! Open to all genders, ages, and ability levels, the International Women’s Brass Conference is a celebration of diversity and inclusion in the brass community. The conference is excited to welcome world-renowned guest artists and ensembles (all can…
Jack Wilds is writing a new work for trombone octet that will be premiered by the Missouri State University Trombone Ensemble at the 2022 ITF. There are a few spots remaining in the consortium. The work will be 2-3 minutes in length and is suitable for advanced/collegiate ensembles. Consortium members will pay $50 each and…
Trombone Man: Ska’s Fallen Genius is a forthcoming 8-part comic book series about the life and times of Jamaican trombone player Don Drummond. Don Drummond performed as part of the original 1960s line up of the Skatalites. He is considered one of the pioneers of ska and reggae trombone playing, although he’s not especially well…
The Kansas State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance invites applications for an Instructor of Trombone. This full-time, nine-month term instructor position will start August 7, 2022 and end May 13, 2023 with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Based on performance, this position is eligible to be converted to a renewable,…
The brass world has recently been included in the list of instruments for which Suzuki training is now available. The next training session, taught by renowned trumpet teacher Ann-Marie Sundberg, is available to trombonists and bass trombonists alike. Training includes both fundamental Suzuki philosophy, as well as how to apply these ideas for young brass…
Slide Into Spring, Calgary’s Trombone Day, will be held on Sunday, April 3, as part of International Trombone Week. The event is hybrid and allows for in-person, as well as online, participation. The event will occur at Hope Lutheran Church (3527 Boulton Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2L 1M5) from 6-8 PM. Gareth Jones will conduct…
