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Announcement for the position of International Trombone Festival: Exhibits Director Position: The Exhibits Director for the International Trombone Festival coordinates all responsibilities concerning exhibits and advertising for and at the ITF. Responsibilities include fostering and maintaining positive relationships with exhibitors and advertisers throughout the year and during the Festival. Prior to the ITF, the Exhibits…
Brad Edwards has accepted the trombone professor position at Arizona State University beginning in the Fall of 2016. He leaves his current position at the University of South Carolina. He commented, “I am thrilled to join an excellent faculty and a program with strong support for graduate and undergraduate studies. I am grateful for all…
Natalie Mannix has accepted the position of Assistant Professor of Trombone at the University of North Texas beginning Fall 2016. Natalie is currently Associate Professor at Towson University and principal trombone of the Delaware Symphony.
The Philadelphia International Music Festival, now in its 19th year for study with principal players and other members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, has an opening for a bass trombonist in the Music House Division for young artists, ages 18 – 35, June 15 – July 1. Please contact Dr. Alice Lindsay, Director of Outreach and…
Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson has accepted the Assistant Professor of Music (Jazz Emphasis) position at the University of Portland beginning in August of 2016. Joseph currently serves as the Director of Instrumental Music at Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, Oregon.
Marshall Gilkes, John Fedchock and Wayne Wallace have received Grammy nominations this year! Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album: Köln Marshall Gilkes & WDR Big Band [Alternate Side Records] Best Instrumental Composition: Vesper Marshall Gilkes, composer (Marshall Gilkes & WDR Big Band) Track from: Köln [Alternate Side Records] Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella: You And…
A Graduate Teaching Assistant position is available for the Trombone Studio at Valdosta State University. Assistantship will include a full tuition waiver and an $8,000 stipend. This position is for a tenor or bass trombone student seeking a Master’s Degree (MMP). For more information contact Dr. Doug Farwell at 229-333-5804 or dfarwell@valdosta.edu. For information about…
A Teaching/Graduate Assistantship is available for a trombone student pursuing a Master of Music or Doctor of Arts degree for next year (2016-2017 and renewable). The exact award may vary depending on experience and teaching assignments, but is normally a 1/2 tuition waiver plus a $6000 stipend; or, on occasion, a full tuition waiver plus…
Longtime ITA member Stan Pethel will retire from his position as Professor of Music at Berry College near Rome, Georgia at the end of Spring semester 2016. Having held the position for the past 43 years Dr. Pethel has taught countless trombone, euphonium, and tuba students, and directed the Berry College Brass Ensemble and the…
Deadline for applications for the Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral programs at Université de Montréal are February 1st and March 1st. Program includes weekly rep classes, thrice-weekly group warm-up, weekly studio class, brass ensemble and mock auditions. Teachers: Trombone/Bass Trombone: David Martin- formerly of the Montreal Symphony, and Austin Howle, tuba, Montreal. Knowledge of French is…