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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…
New Eastman Wind Ensemble recording, featuring the Tyzik Trombone Concerto, featuring Jim Pugh
Summit Records has just released the latest Eastman Wind Ensemble and conductor, Mark Scatterday‘s recording of music of Jeff Tyzik, entitled “Joyride”. This is their second CD solely of Jeff’s…
Siya Makuzeni Makes Waves with New International Project
South African jazz and experimental music artist Siya Makuzeni is once again in the spotlight following a major feature in a recent edition of a local publication. The piece highlights…
Timothy Higgins joins Chicago Symphony
Timothy Higgins has been appointed as the principal trombone of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), effective from the 2025–26 season. He assumes the Lisa and Paul Wiggin Principal Trombone Chair,…
Brett Baker to release exciting new contemporary CD this Fall
Solo trombone with the Cory Band, Brett Baker will release an exciting new solo CD this Autumn. This project was in collaboration once again with Paul Holland and the Flowers…
Honoring Joannès Rochut
By Douglas Yeo Trombonists around the world are well acquainted with the life and work of Joannès Rochut. Since 1928, we have relied on his three volumes of “Melodious Etudes…
Isobel Daws Appointed Principal Trombone of Sydney Symphony Orchestra
British trombonist Isobel Daws has been appointed Principal Trombone of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, continuing her rapid rise in the classical music world. Isobel began playing cornet at age three…
Jay Friedman to retire after 63 years
Jay Friedman, Principal Trombone of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), retires this month after an extraordinary 63-year tenure—the longest in CSO history, alongside harpist Lynne Turner. Appointed assistant principal trombone…
Wolfinbarger at Missouri State
Missouri State University is pleased to welcome Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger to its trombone faculty beginning in Fall 2025. With many successful years of teaching experience as Professor of Trombone at…
Isabel Dungworth wins the Bundeswettbewerb Jugend Musiziert
This past month, Isabel Dungworth and pianist Raphael von Franqué won the first prize at the Bundeswettbewerb Jugend Musiziert 2025. We congratulate her and Raphael on this great achievement! Hailing…
James A. Erdman passes
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James A. Erdman, II. A true legend of the trombone world, Jim passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025,…