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In Memoriam: John R. Marcellus

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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…

Drahos wins in Markneukirchen

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Louise Pollock new professor in Berlin

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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…

Polina Tarasenko wins Aeolus competition

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22 year old Ukrainian trombonist Polina Tarasenko won the trombone category of the 2023 Aeolus Competition in Dusseldorf, Germany. Tarasenko has a unique background as a trombonist, which is reflected…

Marie Nøkleby wins Bergen principal job

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Norwegian trombonist Marie Nøkleby Hanssen just won the joint principal job of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. Nøkleby Hanssen grew up in Asker, close to Oslo. She got her bachelor degree…

Hillary Simms joins the ABQ, Juilliard faculty

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Hillary Simms was recently appointed to be the new trombonist of the American Brass Quintet (ABQ). The distinguished chamber ensemble has been an “Ensemble-in-Residence” at The Juilliard School since 1987…

Isobel Daws wins Luxenbourg principal job

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After a competitive recent audition, British trombonist Isobel Daws won the principal trombone position of the Luxenbourg Philharmonic Orchestra. Daws is currently a member of the Karajan Academy of the…