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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,…
Assistantship at Colorado State
There is a Graduate Teaching Assistantship position (master’s only) in the trombone studio at Colorado State University starting in Fall 2020. This could be a great opportunity for a student…
Registration Open ISYM Trombone Week
2020 Illinois Summer Youth Music Trombone Week June 21-27, 2020 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign https://isym.music.illinois.edu/programs/trombone.php This program, for senior high trombonists, provides the opportunity to develop advanced technical and…
Trombone Christmas Colorado Springs
The Bare Bones Trombone Choir hosted Trombone Christmas Colorado Springs at the Chapel Hills Mall on Dec. 7th. Organized by Christina Van Camp and directed by Jeff Ader, 28 fun…
2020 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition
The deadline for the YYPA Competition has been extended! We will accept applications through 11:59 pm EST on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. For more than 30 years, the Yamaha…
Trombone Audition U.S. Navy Band
The United States Navy Band, located in Washington, D.C., has an immediate opening for the position of Trombone in the Concert/Ceremonial Band. Auditions will be held on Feb. 7, 2020,…
NIU Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Waivers
Tuition Waivers and Graduate Assistantship Positions are available at Northern Illinois University’s School of Music! Awards are available for students in the Performer’s Certificate or the Master of Music degree…
Graduate Assistantship Valdosta State
Graduate Assistantship at Valdosta State University, Fall 2020 $8,000 Stipend and full tuition waiver per year Several performance opportunities including the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra. www.valdostasymphony.org Assist with the Trombone Ensemble and…