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The Nineteenth Annual Big 12 Trombone Conference, hosted at Texas Tech University, will take place from January 14-16, 2022. This annual conference features presentations, guest artists, and solo competitions for tenor and bass trombone. This year, the featured guest artist is American trombonist, composer, arranger and YouTuber, Christopher Bill. Please visit the conference website for further information…
The University of North Texas Jazz Trombone Studio is looking for our next Teaching Fellow (aka Teaching Assistant) starting in the Fall of 2022! Our TF Positions are paid (at both the MM and DMA levels), and most students also receive scholarships that qualifies them for in-state tuition rates. Our Studio TF is responsible for: …
A graduate trombone assistantship will be available at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music starting fall 2022. The assistantship is available to MM or DMA candidates. Preference will be given to a bass trombonist, but tenor trombonists are encouraged to apply as well. For application and audition information, visit: https://www.colorado.edu/music/admissions/prospective-graduate-students Please contact Bill Stanley,…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, trombonist Brian Wilson recorded and published the complete Blazhevich Concert Duets for Two Trombones. A playlist of all 38 duets is available on YouTube. Brian received his B.A. in Music from Portland State University. His principal teachers were Alan Pierce, Marc Wolters, John Trudeau, Warren Baker and H. Dennis Smith. He…
The Ohio University School of Music has a Trombone Graduate Assistantship position open for Fall 2022! It includes a full tuition waiver and stipend. DUTIES may include: teaching applied lessons, teaching trombone methods class, performing in the graduate brass quintet, or other responsibilities as needed. COMPENSATION: Stipend ranges from $5,618 to $11,236 and a complete…
Grammy award-winning brass player, conductor, and educator Henry Charles Smith passed away on September 8, 2021. Smith was a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1956-1967. After one year as Associate Principal Trombone, he was appointed Principal Trombone before leaving the orchestra to pursue a career in conducting. Smith performed over 2000 concerts under Eugene…
The University of North Texas announces an opening for a teaching fellow (DMA candidates) starting Fall 2022. Benefits included with the fellowship include out-of-state tuition waivers, tuition benefit of 6 hours, stipend up to $12,800 per year, and access to employer sponsored health insurance. Duties include teaching trombone lessons, conducting trombone choir, and coaching chamber…
Lis Wessberg, one of the leading trombonists in Denmark, is preparing to release her first solo album. She has performed on over 40 albums as a side (wo)man and shared the stage with many top artists, including Ray Charles and Randy Brecker. Wessberg’s debut album, Yellow Map, will feature nine original compositions blending an acoustic-trombone led…
The Trombone Ensemble of the Facultad de Música UNAM was founded in 2012 by Marcia Medrano, with the support of Professors Iain H. Hunter, Principal Trombone of the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra, Herlindo Ojeda, Mexico City freelancer, and Mauricio Fortuna, Assistant Ensemble Manager. The ensemble is made up of students ranging in age from the…
A consortium has been organized to commission Jack Wilds to write a new work for brass quintet. Trombonists will recognize Wild’s writing from his popular pieces for trombone choir “Leviathan” and a “Fanfare” premiered at the recent International Trombone Festival. The new piece will be 6-10 minutes in length and feature the trombone as soloist….