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Happy 80th Birthday Carsten Svanberg!
We warmly congratulate Danish trombonist Carsten Svanberg on his 80th birthday, celebrated today on December 6, 2025. Since his first ITW appearance in Nashville in 1975 – where he met…
Mark Lawrence Trombone Appointment – SFCM Welcomes Legendary Musician
Mark Lawrence’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), as the institution welcomes one of the world’s most respected brass performers to its…
ITA Audit/Finance Committee vacancy
The ITA’s Audit/Finance Committee would like to extend an invitation to join the Committee. One should have a good general knowledge of business/finance and be available for quarterly meetings each…
Arjan Linker Wins Prestigious Buma Classical Award
At just 25 years old, trombonist, composer, and improviser Arjan Linker has received one of the most respected distinctions in Dutch classical music: the Buma Classical Award. Presented during the…
Martyna Mišeikytė Awarded the 2025 GEDOK Musikpreis
The Lithuanian trombonist Martyna Mišeikytė has been awarded the 2025 GEDOK Musikpreis, a distinction presented by GEDOK Karlsruhe in collaboration with the Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe. The award, which supports…
Charlie Phillips Joins the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra
Trombonist Charlie Phillips has earned a spot in the prestigious Next Generation Jazz Orchestra (NGJO), marking a major milestone in his musical journey. A junior at Lindbergh High School in…
GRAMMY Museum Mississippi Honors Trombone Shorty, Raises $201,000
The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi held its annual “Brass & Bayou” gala on October 30, 2025, raising $201,000 to support its ongoing music education initiatives. The event recognized New Orleans musician…
MM/DMA Openings at Southern Miss
The University of Southern Mississippi Trombone Studio has openings for MM and DMA applicants with graduate assistantship funding opportunities. The Trombone Graduate Assistantship includes teaching music major lessons and assisting…
BTS Awards 2025 – The Results Are In!
The British Trombone Society is thrilled to announce the winners of the BTS Awards 2025 – Recognizing excellence, dedication, and outstanding contributions to the trombone community: Player of the Year:…
Kyle Casazza Named Assistant Conductor of Vermont Philharmonic
The Vermont Philharmonic has appointed Kyle Casazza as its new Assistant Conductor, a role that expands both the artistic and administrative leadership of the state’s oldest community orchestra. In his…
Hans Jurgen Oortmann Receives Royal Honour
During a special concert by music association Harmonie Caecilia, longtime member and trombonist Hans Jurgen Oortmann was awarded a Royal Decoration for his exceptional dedication to music and community service…
CSU Trombone Studio GTA opening
The Colorado State University Trombone Studio is excited to announce an opening for a graduate teaching assistant position for Fall 2026 (this upcoming audition season). This position is for a…
ITA Mourns Passing of Cristian Ganicenco
On behalf of the International Trombone Association, we are saddened to learn of the passing of Cristian Ganicenco, Principal Trombone of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. We recognize the significance of…
Jisse Kuipers Wins KNMO National Championship 2025
Last weekend, 15-year-old trombonist Jisse Kuipers triumphed at the KNMO (Koninklijke Nederlandse Muziek Organisatie) National Championship performing John Mackey’s Harvest Concert for Trombone, taking home the title in the first…
Brent Phillips joins the faculty at the University of Houston.
He was formerly at Baylor University and recognized in developing a prominent trombone studio and placing students in top orchestral careers, premiere Washington DC service bands, and teaching posts. He…