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The trombone world is saddened to learn about the passing of the renowned trombonist Victor Sumerkin. Victor Sumerkin was born on January 3, 1933, in the village of Volkovo, Tver Region, in a simple working-class family. In 1945, in post-war Leningrad, he saw Sun Valley Serenade, and the film determined his fate. He decided to…

Eric Wallace is a doctoral student at the University of North Texas, and a researcher with the Texas Center for Performing Arts Health. As part of his dissertation, he is conducting a survey to investigate a performance problem that is experienced by some brass instrumentalists. You can find more information about him, and his previous…

Scott Reeves, Professor of Music at City College of New York, freelance composer and trombonist (specializing in the alto valve trombone), recently spent three weeks teaching and performing in Japan. Pictured here on alto valve trombone with the students and faculty at Shobi University in Tokyo, his music for big band was also performed by…

Trombone Teaching Assistant (MM or DMA). For MM students, 10-hours a week including performing in a large ensemble and chamber ensemble as assigned (or two large ensembles). DMA students, up to 20 hours, with increased stipend. Students have the opportunity to study on a rotational basis with Mark Davidson, Principal Trombone of the Utah Symphony;…

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP IN MUSIC/TROMBONE 2019-2020 Academic Year Open to  qualified degree candidates. Assistantships are awarded by the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Department of Music based on application and audition. SWOSU offers MM degrees in Performance, Music Education, and Music Therapy. DUTIES -Assist with weekly trombone studio teaching, chamber music, and studio class -Serve as assistant director…

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…