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Gracie Potter debuts as Detroit Principal
After winning the audition for principal trombone in Detroit Symphony Orchestra last November, Gracie Potter made her debut at the position this weekend. Potter is a well known musician in…
Polina Tarasenko wins Gewandhaus Orchestra
Ukrainian trombonist Polina Tarasenko has been appointed principal trombonist of the trombone section of the prestigious Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig. Born in 2001 in Kherson, Ukraine, Tarasenko began her musical journey at the age…
Marshall Gilkes Associate Professor at ESM
The Eastman School of Music has announced the appointment of renowned trombonist and composer Marshall Gilkes as Associate Professor of Jazz Trombone, beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. A Grammy-nominated artist, Gilkes is…
Remembering Denis Wick
Denis Wick, legendary trombonist, pedagogue, mouthpiece designer and past President of our organization has passed away, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in the brass world. As the former principal trombonist…
In Memoriam: John R. Marcellus
The trombone world mourns the passing of John R. Marcellus, a visionary educator, performer, and advocate for our instrument. As President of the International Trombone Association (ITA), Dr. Marcellus played…
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announces principal trombone opening
The Chicago Symphony has now posted an opening for principal trombone on their website. The orchestra has a long tradition as one of the world’s best. Their recordings of the…
Drahos wins in Markneukirchen
Another major trombone competition just concluded, with Botond Drahos from Hungary winning the first prize. Drahos also was also victorious in the Porcia competition last year. Tim Oewjan from the…
Jesper Busk gives “Concerto Lirico” its premiere
Danish trombonist Jesper Busk Sørensen gave the premier performance of a brand new trombone concerto, “Concerto Lírico” by Bo Holten. The even took place in the spectacular “Musikkens Hus” in…
Karin Hammar nominated for best of ’23 award
Swedish jazz trombonist Karin Hammar has been nominated in the category “Jazz of the Year” of Manifest Gala 2024 for her latest album, Opening. The nominated albums were chosen by…
Botond Drahos wins 33rd Porcia competition
The orchestra final of the 33rd International Competition City of Porcia, just concluded, with Hungarian trombonist Botond Drahos taking home the first prize. The second prize, audience award and youth…
ITA Composition Contest
Announcing the 2024 ITA Composition Contest! We invite talented composers to showcase their trombone writing skills in this unique contest. Composers are invited to submit an original trombone octet of…
Lindberg gives the world premiere to Jan Sandström’s 3rd trombone concerto
Jan Sandström‘s 3rd trombone concerto, “Les accords d’Eze” was recently given its world premiere, with Christian Lindberg as the trombone soloist. The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra accompanied him under the baton of Barbara Hannigan, who also…
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Announces Trombone Professor Search
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) has announced a search for a full-time Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Trombone. The UIUC School of Music is seeking a dynamic, effective, and engaging artist-teacher with…
Louise Pollock new professor in Berlin
Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler, Berlin has announced that Louise Pollock will be their new trombone professor. She has held the position of principal trombone of the Gothenburg Opera from…