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A new graduate assistantship is available for the University of Missouri New Music Ensemble. The assistantship comes with full tuition plus a .33 stipend. Students interested in a Master of Music degree and have a passion for new music are encouraged to apply. This is a highly visible and well funded New Music Program that…
Washburn University’s Department of Music invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Bands and Applied Low Brass. The position will begin August 1, 2022. This position is a nine-month appointment as Lecturer. This is a non-tenure track appointment with a possibility of renewal. Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in music. Experience in instrumental ensemble…
Kenneth Thompkins, Principal Trombone of the Detroit Symphony, will be the featured soloist in a new trombone concerto by Carlos Simon. According to Detroit Symphony’s website, the concerto is “based on Underground Railroad conductor William Still’s account of the hardships and struggles of the enslaved seeking freedom at any cost.” The program also includes Variations on…
The Nineteenth Annual Big 12 Area Trombone Conference was held January 14th – 16th at Texas Tech University. The Conference’s Featured Guest Artist was world renowned classical trombonist, composer and arranger Christopher Bill. Mr. Bill’s feature performance and master class were both amazing and inspiring. The performance was free spirited, creative, and joyous. The master…
Getzen Instruments welcomes Peter Moore and Isobel Daws to their roster. Peter Moore, Principal Trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra, joined the list of Getzen International Performing Artists on February 10, 2022. Click here to read the official release. Isobel Daws, member of the award-winning BONE-AFIDE Trombone Quartet, joined Getzen’s roster on March 9, 2022….
The TCU School of Music will host the 13th annual TCU Trombone Summit featuring guest artists Alex Iles (Los Angeles Recording Artist), Ian Maser (Principal Trombone, Dallas Opera Orchestra), Eric Swanson (Bass Trombone, Dallas Opera Orchestra), and George Chave (composer). The event will conclude with a Summit Concert featuring the TCU Trombone Choir with Dr. David Begnoche and guest artist…
Katy Jones, principal trombone of the Hallé Orchestra in Manchester, Great Britain, recently spent a week teaching and performing in Norway. During her visit, Katy worked with students at Rud and Ski High School, as well as the Academy of Music in Oslo. Astrid Nøkleby and Anders Brenli organized the youth workshop. Financial support was…
The International Women’s Brass Conference, held May 24-28th, will be hosted by the University of North Texas in Denton Texas! Open to all genders, ages, and ability levels, the International Women’s Brass Conference is a celebration of diversity and inclusion in the brass community. The conference is excited to welcome world-renowned guest artists and ensembles (all can…
Jack Wilds is writing a new work for trombone octet that will be premiered by the Missouri State University Trombone Ensemble at the 2022 ITF. There are a few spots remaining in the consortium. The work will be 2-3 minutes in length and is suitable for advanced/collegiate ensembles. Consortium members will pay $50 each and…
Trombone Man: Ska’s Fallen Genius is a forthcoming 8-part comic book series about the life and times of Jamaican trombone player Don Drummond. Don Drummond performed as part of the original 1960s line up of the Skatalites. He is considered one of the pioneers of ska and reggae trombone playing, although he’s not especially well…