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On May 13, 2022, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra will perform the world premiere of Joe Chindamo‘s Ligeia – Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra. Colin Prichard, principal trombone, will be the soloist. The concert also includes music by Respighi, Sibelius, and Illean. Ligeia was commissioned by the ASO. Written in three movements, the concerto is influenced by the works…

On Monday, May 15, 2023, the Palm Beach Symphony will perform the world premiere of the orchestral version of Adolphus Hailstork’s Monuments. Domingo Pagliuco, principal trombone, will be the soloist. The piece was premiered by David Jackson with the Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings in 2022. Originally for trombone and string quintet, this version is for…

Trombonist Brittany Lasch and pianist Thomas Weaver present a program as part of the Astral Artists Recital Series in Philadelphia. In addition to other outside repertoire, a highlight of the program is a world premiere by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail. Reena Esmail was recently featured on PBS Great Performances: Now Hear This “New American Voices.”…

On Sunday Apr 3, the 9th annual Slide Into Spring: Calgary’s Trombone Day was an amazing success on a number of levels! After two long years, Calgary’s Trombone Day occurred in person. About 40 trombone players got together to be led through a warm-routine by Calgary Philharmonic Principal Trombonist, James Scott. The event allowed students…

The Twentieth Annual Big 12 Trombone Conference will occur on January 13 – 15, 2023. The Feature Guest Artist of this year’s Big 12 Trombone Conference is Peter Steiner! Attendees and presenters do not need to be affiliated with a Big 12 university. All are most welcome to present and/or perform at this event! Proposals…

TŌN (The Orchestra Now) is a unique pre-professional orchestra training program located at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY which combines performance with an intense, humanities-based curriculum that inspires musicians to become creative ambassadors of classical music. The orchestra performs regularly at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Fisher Center at…

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…