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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…

The Ohio State University has one position open for a Graduate Teaching Associate. Available to M.M. and DMA students, GTAs at Ohio State receive full tuition plus a monthly stipend and health insurance. Other funding opportunities are also available for graduate studies at Ohio State; see the link below or contact Dr. John Gruber for more…

Graduate Assistantship Available for 2019-2020 POSITION: Music Department Graduate Assistant, Marching Band BENEFITS: Minimum yearly stipend of $9,588 Tuition Waiver (including non-resident tuition waiver) Medical insurance coverage Renewable for a second year EXPECTATIONS: Assist Director with all aspects of the Athletic Bands, including the Blue Thunder Marching Band and pep bands Opportunities are available for…

The University of Maryland at College Park School of Music has slots available for both graduate and undergraduate trombone students for Fall 2019 enrollment. Faculty: Matthew Guilford (National Symphony Orchestra, bass trombone) Aaron LaVere (Baltimore Symphony, principal trombone) General Admission Info: The School of Music recruits from today’s best and brightest young musicians to build…

Applications for the 2019 YYPA Competition application are now open. Many competitions offer winners a one-time cash prize. The YYPA Competition offers winners a future – investment in them as performers and people. The winners are invited to attend an all-expense paid weekend as part of the Music for All Summer Symposium, and receive an…

The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance is seeking applicants for the position of assistant professor of trombone.  This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track appointment with full health and retirement benefits.  Complete application details are available at the following link: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/62093