News Items
Francois Bogaert has recently accepted the position of Professor of Trombone at the Conservatory of Music in Cambrai, France. Born in Northern France, Francois began studying music under the watchful eye of his grandmother and his father in the Calonne Ricouart Music School. He naturally chose the trombone and quickly joined the CRR of Lille in Christian Bogaert’s…
A graduate teaching assistantship in trombone is available for 2018-19 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This .25 assistantship includes a tuition waiver and stipend for the academic year and a tuition waiver for summer classes. Duties include performing with the graduate brass quintet, studio teaching, assisting with the trombone choir and other duties…
Louisiana State University has two assistantships open for graduate students (MM or DMA) starting in Fall of 2018. Louisiana State University is a top university in the SEC located in the heart of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Graduate students perform in ensembles such as the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Graduate Brass Quintet, and Trombone Choir. Applications…
We invite all performers, educators, and conductors of student trombone ensembles to submit a proposal to perform or present at the International Trombone Festival at the University of Iowa July 11-14, 2018. We are accepting proposals in three categories this year: 1. General call for proposals (performance, lecture, masterclass, etc.): Click here 2. We invite…
Murray State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in August 2018. We are seeking a performing artist and teacher of trombone/bass trombone. Secondary academic teaching is expected (history or theory preferred) as is service and recruiting outstanding students. A doctorate in trombone is required by date of hire. To see…
Antwerp Symphony Orchestra – Closing date September 11, 2017 (Belgium) Tokyo Symphony Orchestra – Closing date September 11, 2017 (Japan) United States Air Force Band of the Golden West – Closing date September 18, 2017 Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra – Closing date September 18, 2017 (USA) Florida Orchestra – Closing date September 25, 2017 (USA) Hudson…
It is time to start planning your Trombone Christmas. To help in the process, an open conference call will be presented for those planning to hold a Trombone Christmas in their community. Just use the link below and enter the requested data. After reviewing the availability of the respondents, a date will be selected. It…
The United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. has an immediate opening for the position of trombone instrumentalist in the Concert/Ceremonial Band. Starting salary is $58,960-$65,656, plus benefits. Auditions will be held on Oct. 20, 2017, with resumes due by Oct. 6, 2017. Please contact navyband.auditions@navy.mil or 202-433- 2840 for more information. http://www.navyband.navy.mil/auditions.html
Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson has accepted the Assistant Professor of Applied Trombone and Director of Jazz Studies position at Southeast Missouri State University within the Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts. On August 1, 2017, he will begin his new position at SEMO. Previously, Joseph served as Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Portland in Portland, OR.
On June 29 ITA Executive Board Chair, Chris Houlding, presented Steve Dillon of Dillon Music with an ITA Super Supporter Award for his generous support of ITA during 2015. In 2015 Dillon Music sponsored a total of 377 ITA memberships given to individuals who has purchased instruments at Dillon Music. The ITA Executive Board would once…