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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…