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Carolina Trombone Ensemble Project: New Joint Commission Opportunity
The Carolina Trombone Ensemble has arranged for six composers to write accessible, original works for small trombone ensembles. The works will: Range from Trombone Quintet to Octet Be no longer…
Graduate Assistantship – University of Arkansas
The Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applicants for an open Graduate Assistantship starting Fall of 2021. The assistantship covers tuition and includes a…
Graduate Assistantship – Columbus State University
The Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University invites applications for an open Graduate Assistantship for Fall 2021. This assistantship is available to tenor or bass trombonists who are…
ITA Advisory Council on Diversity
We are pleased to announce the new members of our Advisory Council on Diversity: Nathanial Brickens, Professor of Trombone, University of Texas Marcia Medrano, Trombone Professor, Facultad de Música del…
Graduate Fellowships/Scholarships-Tianjin Julliard
Tianjin Juilliard seeks exceptionally talented and disciplined students who meet Juilliard’s artistic standards. Students should possess the maturity and generosity of spirit that is essential to ensemble work, a broad curiosity…
Harmonic Revolution: Music for Change
Harmonic Revolution: Music for Change is a new initiative started by Donn Schaefer at the University of Utah. “Justice Fanfare: A music piece to unite people in a good cause”…
ITA Awards: Call for Nominations
Each year, the International Trombone Association presents awards to individuals and organizations—including those involved in performance, teaching, composition, arranging, conducting, and research—that have made profound, outstanding, and lasting impacts in…
A statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
August 23, 2020 Founded in 1972, the International Trombone Association (ITA) has been and is committed to being, in the words of its Mission and Vision Statement, “a fully inclusive…
Book of Solos – 10% discount for ITA members
Price & Co. Publishing kindly offers a 10% discount to ITA members on their Book of Solos. Book of Solos is designed to last you from student to pro. Included are…
Douglas Yeo joins ITA Governance Committee
Former Boston Symphony Orchestra bass trombonist and Wheaton College trombone professor Doug Yeo has been selected to serve on the ITA Governance Committee. Doug brings a wealth of background and…
Trombone Christmas 2019
The 2019 Trombone Christmas events are in the books. This year there were 11 Trombone Christmas concerts with a total of 752 players. The highlights are: Trombone Christmas – Anaheim…
Quintet Revitalizes JJ Johnson & Kai Winding Legacy
Trombonists Altin Sencalar & Chris Glassman- Recent graduates of Michigan State University’s’ prestigious Jazz Studies program. Educators, freelance musicians, and now recording artists are set to bring the sound of…
WMU Trombonist Wins US Army Field Band Position
Following a national audition, Western Michigan University trombonist Tony Colella has won a position in the trombone section of the elite US Army Field Band. The band has performed in…
Graduate Assistantship Bowling Green State University
Graduate Assistantship — Masters Degree in Trombone Performance 2020-2022 Interested students should apply and audition by February 22, 2020, to be considered. Responsibilities: The student selected for this position assists…
Thayer Gofundme drive
Ken Novotny, on behalf of Ed Thayers widow, Barbara Thayer, has created a Gofundme Page to help Barbara Thayer (94), the wife of the legendary Orla “Ed” Thayer (D. June 3,…