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Hillary Simms was recently appointed to be the new trombonist of the American Brass Quintet (ABQ). The distinguished chamber ensemble has been an “Ensemble-in-Residence” at The Juilliard School since 1987. As part of the residency, Simms is the first woman to ever joined the trombone faculty of the prestigious institution, and she is also the…

After a competitive recent audition, British trombonist Isobel Daws won the principal trombone position of the Luxenbourg Philharmonic Orchestra. Daws is currently a member of the Karajan Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra, a program which has been a springboard for a who’s-who of the recent generation of trombonists. She has already released her first…

After some consideration, we hope this is the format for a monthly or bi-monthly news post with short presentations of the new trombone music releases! Every artist has made an immense effort to make these projects a reality! Take this chance to support them, and get to know new music featuring the trombone! If you…

Another major solo competition for young trombonists has recently concluded. Unlike the inaugural Michel Becquet competition, the “74th Prague Spring Competition” boasts a rich history dating all the way back to 1947. The categories rotate each year, and in 2023, the featured instruments were the trombone and viola. The last time since 2011 aspiring trombonists…

Spanish trombonist Roberto de la Guia won the first prize of the Michel Becquet International Trombone Competition on the 16th of April! De le Guia is now the principal trombonist of the Wupperthal Symphony orchestra in Germany. He comes from Minya in Spain, and started his studies at the Castilla-de-la-Mancha conservatory. After winning a scholarship…

Audun Breen, principal trombonist of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (OFO) performed the concerto “Fonos” by Arne Nordheim with his orchestra this week. The OFO has a proud history as a top class ensemble, and got their international breakthrough with the recordings with Mariss Jansons in the 80s. The orchestra is also currently seeing great international…

It is time to celebrate the international women’s day! Here are some news and other items featuring female trombonists and composers! Recently, “The trombone channel” made a video about the shocking story about Abbie Conant and her fight for rights which should be for granted. Here is a disclaimer from Abbie herself, posted by the…

The Berlin Philharmonic recently announced that Jonathon Ramsay won their audition for principal trombone. In 2022, he was appointed principal trombonist of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, and is also a fixed member of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Ramsay will need to pass a probation period to receive tenture with the Berlin Philharmonic. Jonathon (Jono) Ramsay…

On February 15,  ITA will raise the membership rates for the first time since 2009 in order to compensate for, and keep up with, the ever ongoing cost inflation. We intend to keep producing our various programs, like the quarterly ITA Journal, the ITA Awards, the ITA Solo and Ensemble Competitions, the International Trombone Festival,…

William Hartman, 79, passed away on December 15, 2022 in Springfield, Missouri. He completed a Bachelor of Music Education at the University of Kansas in 1966 and a Master of Arts in Trombone Performance at the University of Iowa in 1972. Hartman served four years in the U.S. Marine Band, “The President’s Own,” and toured…