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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia is pleased to announce a Graduate Assistantship for a Masters of Music applicant for Fall 2023. Tenor or Bass Trombone applicants are accepted and will have the opportunity to work with Doug Farwell and Isrea Butler. The assistantship includes a full tuition waiver plus stipends up to $8,000. Performance…