In Memoriam: William Hartman

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…

Kilian Garrido Wins Gold Award at the World Classical Music Awards

Kilian Garrido was awarded the Gold Award for Modern Music at the World Classical Music Awards. 477 applicants entered from 24 countries in various categories. Entrants submitted a video that was judged by a panel composed of professional musicians from multiple countries. Garrido performed the 1st and 3rd movement of Lars-Erik Larsson’s Concertino for Trombone…

Two Trombone Christmas Events Hosted in Colorado Springs

Bare Bones Trombone Choir, a community ensemble based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado, recently hosted two events for Trombone Christmas on November 26th at Bancroft Park and December 11th at Sunrise United Methodist Church. Conducted by Jeffrey Wilson, the events featured players aged 17-89. Trombone Christmas events occur all over the nation. Music is arranged…

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Announces Opening for Tenure-Track Professor of Trombone

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Music invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Trombone. This is a tenure-track position to begin August 16, 2023. Responsibilities Teach undergraduate and graduate trombone students in all degree and diploma programs, including weekly lessons for each student, a weekly trombone studio class, and graduate-level trombone…

Graduate Assistantship in Trombone at the University of Northern Colorado

A Graduate Assistantship in Trombone at the University of Northern Colorado is available for a tenor trombone or bass trombone student beginning a Master of Music or Doctor of Arts degree next year (2022-2023 and renewable). The assistantship, in addition to other duties, may include assignment to the UNC Graduate Brass Quintet. The exact award…

Central Michigan University Announces Opening for Tenure-Track Professor of Trombone

Central Michigan University is pleased to announce an opening for Assistant Professor of Music in Trombone. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position. Required Qualifications: Doctorate in music performance, or master’s degree with commensurate professional experience – ABD will be considered as fulfilling the requirement if it is clear the degree will be conferred by…

University of Wisconsin Whitewater Hosts Trombone Day in 2023

On February 5, 2023, UW-Whitewater will host Trombone Day.  Middle school trombonists (grades 7-8), high school trombonists (grades 9-12), college trombonists, adult-amateur and professional level trombonists are all eligible to participate. Alumni are also invited to participate in the day’s events. Megumi Kanda, Principal Trombone of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra since 2002, is the featured…

Bob McChesney Releases New Album

In their first album together as co-leaders, trombonist Bob McChesney and his wife, vocalist Calabria Foti, release Together For Christmas. The promotional release states the album is “a delightful mix of Christmas Carols, Holiday Classics and originals. Together for Christmas is part vocal, part instrumental and 100% jazzy fun!” Please enjoy a promotional video by clicking…