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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 Valley Philharmonic – Closing date September 29, 2017 (USA)

Philharmonisches Orchester Regensburg (bass tbn) – September 30, 2017 (Germany)

Virginia Symphony Orchestra – Closing date October 2, 2017 (USA)

United States Navy Band Concert/Ceremonial Band – Closing date October 6, 2017

Southwest Florida Symphony – Closing date October 9, 2017 (USA)

United States Army Band Pershing’s Own – Closing date October 9, 2017

National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra – Closing date October 16, 2017

Quad City Symphony Orchestra (bass tbn) – Closing date October 27, 2017 (USA)

Teatro Communale di Bologna – Closing date October 28, 2017 (Italy)

Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra – Closing date December 11, 2017 (Japan)

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 will be projected during the first two weeks of August. If you don’t have the organizing skills to pull this off, feel free to “share” this will someone who does. Please respond by 31 July 2017.

 

http://trombonechristmas.org/contact/create-your-trombone-christmas/

 

www.trombonechristmas.org

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 again like to extend their warm thanks to Dillon Music for their generous and kind offer!

 

The US Air Force Band of the Golden West will be holding auditions at the International Trombone Festival in Redlands, CA.

Auditions must be scheduled by June 28.

The auditions will be held on June 30.

Members of the USAF Band receive full medical and dental benefits, 30 days’ vacation with pay per year and Post 9/11 GI Bill for college up to $80,000. There is a four-year minimum enlistment required and the maximum age at time of enlistment is 39.

For further information, email bandofthegoldenwestauditions@gmail.com.

Robert Clyde Gillespie, 78, of Amarillo, Texas, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017.

Robert was born in Amarillo, Texas, in 1938 to Roxie and Clyde Gillespie. His love of music began at a very early age when he was introduced to the trombone. Dr. Charles Emmonds, band and orchestra director at Amarillo High, encouraged Bob to attend Eastman School of Music. He continued his studies and graduated from Julliard School of Music with a Masters of Music degree. Throughout his career, Bob worked towards his PhD in Music from Julliard.

Early in his career Bob played with the New Orleans Symphony and the Oklahoma City Symphony. During this time he also taught trombone at Julliard, the University of Delaware, Loyola University in New Orleans, and the University of Oklahoma. He served in the US Army and was stationed at West Point where he played in the Army band. Upon completion of his tour of duty, Bob returned to New York City and joined the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra as first and second trombonist. He played solo trombone with the Goldman Band and many other prominent orchestras including performances at Lincoln Center and with the London Philharmonic.

In 1974, Bob joined the National Symphony Orchestra of The South African Broadcasting Corporation in Johannesburg. He also performed as solo trombonist with the Symphony until 2000. There were many special concerts and tours over the years including Luciano Pavarotti’s Africa tour, the Three Tenors Africa tour, the Three Sopranos Africa tour, and the ABBA Africa tour. Bob was the only trombonist to receive the Artes Award for Best Radio Musical Performance.

Bob married Deleine in Johannesburg and had a wonderful life raising their sons, Derek, currently living with his wife, Reese, and their daughter, Andrea, in Taiwan, and Kevin, who with his wife, Pearl, lives in Brooklyn, NY.

His love of music will live on in his wonderful recordings and in the difference he has made in people’s lives.

The US Army Band ‘Pershing’s Own’ currently has three positions open. Two bass trombone spots are available, one in the ceremonial band and one in the Army Blues band. The third opening is for lead/jazz trombone. For more information, see below.

 

http://usarmyband.com/vacancies/vacancy—bass-trombone—the-us-army-ceremonial-band.html

http://usarmyband.com/vacancies/vacancy—bass-trombone—the-us-army-blues.html

http://usarmyband.com/vacancies/vacancy—leadjazz-trombone—the-us-army-blues.html

Southeastern Oklahoma State University invites applications for a part-time adjunct trombone/euphonium instructor position. This position includes teaching a studio of trombone and euphonium students and holding a weekly studio class. Additional courses may be added at a later date based on the needs of the department and the qualifications of the instructor. The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of a master’s degree, will be qualified to teach students of varied skill levels, and will work to recruit and retain students. To be considered, please email a letter of interest and a C.V. to Dr. Michael Scheuerman by July 1.

The United States Navy Band has an immediate opening for the position of trombone instrumentalist in the Commodores jazz ensemble. Starting salary is $58,960-$65,656, plus benefits. Auditions will be held on Sept. 27, 2017, with materials due by Aug. 4, 2017. Please contact navyband.auditions@navy.mil or 202-433-2840 for more information on submitting recording and resume.
Located in Washington, DC, the U.S. Navy Band is the Navy’s premier musical organization. For more information, visit www.navyband.navy.mil or email navyband.auditions@navy.mil.