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The Eighteenth Annual Big 12 Area Trombone Conference was held January 15th – 17th, 2021 virtually on Zoom. The Conference’s Featured Guest Artist was internationally renowned soloist Jessica Buzbee. Ms. Buzbee’s feature performance and master class were both amazing and inspiring. Additional highlights included an exciting faculty showcase recital, great ensemble performances and many inspiring…
Chris Barber, respected British bandleader and trombonist, died at the age of 90 on March 2, 2021. While he started as an actuary, he formed the New Orleans Jazz Band in 1950 and his groups helped shape British popular music. He was one of the first British musicians to perform skiffle, a genre of folk…
For the ITA Artist Zoom Session on March 14, we are extremely honored and excited to host Aubrey Logan, star singer and trombonist! We are going to talk about voice, trombone and many other things, so we hope you will join us! The Zoom Session with Aubrey Logan will be on Sunday March 14 at…
Nick Finzer will host a virtual jazz trombone bootcamp from June 14-June 18. Due to the global pandemic, the workshop will be held over a variety of technology platforms. Guest artists include Andre Hayward, Steve Davis, Vincent Gardner, Michael Davis, and more to be announced! This camp is intended for advanced high school, college, and…
Dr. Bruce Tychinski and the University of Delaware Trombone Studio are pleased to host their annual Trombone Day on February 27, 2021 from 12pm-5pm EST. Featured artists include Kenneth Thompkins, Principal Trombone of the Detroit Symphony, and David Wilborn, Associate Professor of Music at Texas A&M University. Additionally, the day includes a group warm-up, breakout…
The Tennessee Tech Trombone Studio is pleased to host a Virtual Trombone Day on Saturday, February 20 from 9am-12 pm CST. Featured guest artists include Steve Wiest, trombonists, composer, and author and Jennifer Wharton, Broadway performer and low brass specialist. While the event is free, it is requested that everyone registers in advance in order…
Southwestern Oklahoma University is pleased to announce a Graduate Teaching Assistantship in the Trombone Studio, starting Fall 2021. Assistantships are awarded by the Department of Music based on a successful application and audition. Duties include: Assisting with weekly trombone studio teaching, chamber music, and studio class Serving as assistant director of the trombone choir Assisting with guest…
The Ball State University School of Music in Muncie, Indiana is proud to host Trombone Day 3 (Part 2) on March 27, 2021. The featured guest artist will be James Nova, Second/Utility Trombone with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all events will be live-streamed. Participants will have the opportunity to attend…
The Missouri State University Department of Music is pleased to announce that a new graduate assistantship has been created for the trombone studio, starting Fall 2021. Duties may include teaching lessons, coaching chamber ensembles, assisting with Trombone Choir, Studio Class, and group warmups, and other duties as needed. For further information about the assistantship and…
A consortium is being organized to commission a new bass trombone sonata by Frank Gulino. Currently based out of Washington D.C., Mr. Gulino leads a successful career as a trombonist and composer. His music has been performed and recorded by prominent brass musicians such as Steven Mead, the Israel Tuba Duo, and artists from leading…