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Trombone Teaching Assistant (M.M.) 10-hour assistantship that includes performing with the Graduate Brass Quintet, teaching non-major applied lessons, coaching undergraduate chamber music, and classroom duties. This position includes a generous stipend, full tuition remission, and health insurance. Application Deadline: February 1, 2019 Prospective graduate students should contact Professor Greg Spiridopoulos http://www.umass.edu/music/member/gregory-spiridopoulos About UMass Amherst: As…

Jazz trombone virtuoso, Urban Clifford “Urbie” Green, 92, passed away on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. He was the loving husband of actress and singer Catherine “Kathy” (Prestigiacomo) Green. Born Aug. 8, 1926, in Mobile, Alabama, son of the late Robert Eugene and Aurora (Blanche) Green, Urbie is known as the…

The International Trombone Festival is accepting applications to be a student worker through January 15. This is an opportunity to attend the ITF free of charge, with lodging and a meal stipend included. Jobs range from working the exposition hall to coordinating with Artists backstage. It’s a memorable experience, and a fantastic opportunity for college…

There will be full funding plus a stipend for a highly talented trombonist, tubist, and/or euphoniumist to begin graduate study at Ball State University Fall 2019. Ball State offers Master’s of Music and Doctor of Arts degrees at the graduate level. Students will study with Chris Van Hof, and will be leaders in the BSU…

A graduate assistantship is available for the Louisiana State University trombone studio for Fall of 2019. Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, only 1.5 hours from New Orleans. The assistantship is open to both MM and DMA candidates, tenor or bass trombone. Submissions will be accepted after December 1. Email Dr. Hana…

Ken Hanlon, age 77, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on November 27, 2018 at St. Rose Siena Hospital due to complications following surgery.  He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carrie McCrea Hanlon, children Stephanie Cannito (Vinny), Eric Hanlon (Jolene), Stephen Hanlon (Rebecca), grandchildren Alexandria and Angelina Cannito and…

2019 sees the birth of a new International, independent baroque trombone class established in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.  Hosted by DIEM (Donostia International Early Music), and directed by world famous baroque trombone (sackbut) player, Adam Woolf, the DIEM Academy is a place for professional and aspiring professional trombonists to meet, study. develop and share ideas.  Designed…

Trombonist Peter Steiner performed “Colors” by Bert Appermont and “Fly or Die” by Gilles Rocha with the Millikin University Wind Ensemble, conducted by Gary Shaw, on November 15 at Millikin University. Peter also played two recitals for trombone, piano and organ with Constanze Hochwartner at the Clinton, Illinois Presbyterian Church and in Decatur at Central…

The United Parish Church Choir and the Boston University Trombone Choir premiered “Joshua” by Christopher LaRosa, on Sunday November 11, 2018 at United Parish Church of Brookline, Massachusetts. The 15-minute piece “Joshua,” written in 2015, is scored for SATBB Vocal Choir, 2 6-part A,T,T,T,B, B, Antiphonal Trombone Choirs, Soprano, Contra-Alto, Tenor Vocal Soloists and Organ….

The Fuchs Bass Trombone Concerto Consortium is now entering the next phase: Performance! The 3.5 year project has been possible due to the work dedication of Kenneth Fuchs and the support of the 21 consortium members. Kenneth Fuchs’ Bass Trombone Concerto will receive its world premiere by Randy Hawes, soloist, with the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra…