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Arjan Linker Wins Prestigious Buma Classical Award
At just 25 years old, trombonist, composer, and improviser Arjan Linker has received one of the most respected distinctions in Dutch classical music: the Buma Classical Award. Presented during the…
Martyna Mišeikytė Awarded the 2025 GEDOK Musikpreis
The Lithuanian trombonist Martyna Mišeikytė has been awarded the 2025 GEDOK Musikpreis, a distinction presented by GEDOK Karlsruhe in collaboration with the Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe. The award, which supports…
Charlie Phillips Joins the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra
Trombonist Charlie Phillips has earned a spot in the prestigious Next Generation Jazz Orchestra (NGJO), marking a major milestone in his musical journey. A junior at Lindbergh High School in…
GRAMMY Museum Mississippi Honors Trombone Shorty, Raises $201,000
The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi held its annual “Brass & Bayou” gala on October 30, 2025, raising $201,000 to support its ongoing music education initiatives. The event recognized New Orleans musician…
MM/DMA Openings at Southern Miss
The University of Southern Mississippi Trombone Studio has openings for MM and DMA applicants with graduate assistantship funding opportunities. The Trombone Graduate Assistantship includes teaching music major lessons and assisting…
BTS Awards 2025 – The Results Are In!
The British Trombone Society is thrilled to announce the winners of the BTS Awards 2025 – Recognizing excellence, dedication, and outstanding contributions to the trombone community: Player of the Year:…
Kyle Casazza Named Assistant Conductor of Vermont Philharmonic
The Vermont Philharmonic has appointed Kyle Casazza as its new Assistant Conductor, a role that expands both the artistic and administrative leadership of the state’s oldest community orchestra. In his…
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,…
