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The 2019 Trombone Christmas events are in the books. This year there were 11 Trombone Christmas concerts with a total of 752 players. The highlights are: Trombone Christmas – Anaheim had its 10th Trombone Christmas – Kansas City had 261 participants, a new Trombone Christmas record. Trombone Christmas inaugural events were Huntsville, AL; Harrisonburg, VA…
Trombonists Altin Sencalar & Chris Glassman- Recent graduates of Michigan State University’s’ prestigious Jazz Studies program. Educators, freelance musicians, and now recording artists are set to bring the sound of the two-trombone quintet to the forefront of jazz. Originally inspired by the legendary JJ Johnson & Kai Winding trombone quintet, the two have combined forces…
Following a national audition, Western Michigan University trombonist Tony Colella has won a position in the trombone section of the elite US Army Field Band. The band has performed in all 50 states and 25 foreign countries for audiences totaling more than 100 million, including tours throughout the United States, and to Canada, Mexico, South…
Graduate Assistantship — Masters Degree in Trombone Performance 2020-2022 Interested students should apply and audition by February 22, 2020, to be considered. Responsibilities: The student selected for this position assists in applied and small ensemble instruction and performs with the Graduate Brass Quintet. The GBQ performs each semester in University commencement exercises and presents concerts…
Ken Novotny, on behalf of Ed Thayers widow, Barbara Thayer, has created a Gofundme Page to help Barbara Thayer (94), the wife of the legendary Orla “Ed” Thayer (D. June 3, 2009). For those unfamiliar, Ed Thayer revolutionized the trombone valve world when he created and patented the Axial Flow Valve. For many in the brass…
There is a Graduate Teaching Assistantship position (master’s only) in the trombone studio at Colorado State University starting in Fall 2020. This could be a great opportunity for a student to get better on their instrument, get a bunch of performing experience and build up their resume with teaching/administrative/leadership experience. The school is in a…
2020 Illinois Summer Youth Music Trombone Week June 21-27, 2020 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign https://isym.music.illinois.edu/programs/trombone.php This program, for senior high trombonists, provides the opportunity to develop advanced technical and interpretive skills in a variety of musical styles and genres through masterclasses, individual lessons, chamber ensembles and private practice time. Students are exposed to a…
The Bare Bones Trombone Choir hosted Trombone Christmas Colorado Springs at the Chapel Hills Mall on Dec. 7th. Organized by Christina Van Camp and directed by Jeff Ader, 28 fun trombonists entertained a lively crowd.
The deadline for the YYPA Competition has been extended! We will accept applications through 11:59 pm EST on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. For more than 30 years, the Yamaha Young Performing Artist Program has helped launch the careers of many highly successful musicians and music educators. If you know or have students (ages 18-22)…
The United States Navy Band, located in Washington, D.C., has an immediate opening for the position of Trombone in the Concert/Ceremonial Band. Auditions will be held on Feb. 7, 2020, with application materials due by Jan. 24, 2020. Starting salary is $62,065-$66,925, plus 30 days paid leave annually and full benefits for members and dependents….