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The Eighteenth Annual Big 12 Trombone Conference will be held virtually from January 15-17, 2021. Jessica Buzbee, internationally renowned soloist and educator, is the featured guest artist. During the conference, Ms. Buzbee will conduct a masterclass and present a full solo recital. Several clinics and performances will take place over the three day conference, including…
The University of Delaware Trombone Studio anticipates multiple assistantships available for students starting Fall 2021. These assistantships are for MM students only. Please click here for important dates and further information. If you have further questions or would like to set up an introductory lesson, please contact Dr. Bruce Tychinski at trombone@udel.edu
The Carolina Trombone Ensemble has arranged for six composers to write accessible, original works for small trombone ensembles. The works will: Range from Trombone Quintet to Octet Be no longer than 10 minutes in length Be composed with small universities and advanced high schools in mind (Grade 4/5) Represent a variety of musical styles Click…
The Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applicants for an open Graduate Assistantship starting Fall of 2021. The assistantship covers tuition and includes a $12,400/year stipend. Additionally, the successful applicant will have a seat in the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra, a per-service regional orchestra. There are also opportunities for teaching…
The Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University invites applications for an open Graduate Assistantship for Fall 2021. This assistantship is available to tenor or bass trombonists who are interested in pursuing a Master’s Degree or Artist Diploma. For further information regarding the audition process, please click here. Columbus State hosts the Southeast Trombone…
We are pleased to announce the new members of our Advisory Council on Diversity: Nathanial Brickens, Professor of Trombone, University of Texas Marcia Medrano, Trombone Professor, Facultad de Música del UNAM Mayumi Shimizu, Principal Trombone, Southwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra Natalie Mannix, Associate Professor of Trombone, University of North Texas Tony Baker, Professor of Trombone,…
Tianjin Juilliard seeks exceptionally talented and disciplined students who meet Juilliard’s artistic standards. Students should possess the maturity and generosity of spirit that is essential to ensemble work, a broad curiosity for the historical traditions and contemporary trends of music, and a clear dedication to artistic excellence and leadership. The Tianjin Julliard School has three openings…
Harmonic Revolution: Music for Change is a new initiative started by Donn Schaefer at the University of Utah. “Justice Fanfare: A music piece to unite people in a good cause” is a trombone octet free for everybody to download, perform, and enjoy. This is an ideal work for multi-track videos. Commissioned in a time of…
Each year, the International Trombone Association presents awards to individuals and organizations—including those involved in performance, teaching, composition, arranging, conducting, and research—that have made profound, outstanding, and lasting impacts in furthering the Association’s mission. Two awards are presented annually—the ITA Award and the Neill Humfeld Excellence in Teaching Award. Three other awards—the Legacy Circle Award,…
August 23, 2020 Founded in 1972, the International Trombone Association (ITA) has been and is committed to being, in the words of its Mission and Vision Statement, “a fully inclusive organization,” and one that “shall promote, nurture, and celebrate the trombone and trombone related activities.” One of the Association’s core strategies is to “celebrate our…