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Two Assistantships at FSU
The FSU Trombone Studio will have two graduate teaching assistantships available beginning Fall 2017. These assistantships are applicable for potential Master of Music or Doctor of Music degree programs at…
CU Boulder Assistantship
There is an open assistantship for a graduate trombonist, MM or DMA, to begin fall 2017 at Colorado University Boulder. It is a 1/4 time assistantship (10 hours of work…
Assistantship at Arkansas
Under the direction of Dr. Cory Mixdorf, the trombone studio at the University of Arkansas has a Graduate Assistantship opening for the fall semester of 2017. The assistantship includes opportunities…
ITF2017 application deadlines
Application deadline for Performers and Presenters for the 2017 ITF The deadline for performance and presentation proposals for the 2017 International Trombone Festival is October 15, 2016. For more information…
Assistantship Opening at UTK
A full-tuition Teaching Assistantship is available at the University of Tennessee, under studio direction of Dr. Alex van Duuren, beginning Fall 2017. Duties include the instruction of undergraduate students and…
Hawes Joins CIM Faculty
The Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) recently hired Randall Hawes, bass trombonist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), as trombone faculty. “Randy Hawes is one of this generation’s finest trombone players,”…
Call for Performances/Clinics
The Fourteenth Annual Big 12 Trombone Conference, scheduled for January 20 – 22, 2017, is still welcoming proposals for clinics and performances. If you have any questions or would like to…
Job Opening in the US Navy Band
The United States Navy Band is holding auditions for the position of Tenor Trombone in the Concert/Ceremonial Band. Starting salary is $58,960-$65,656 plus benefits. Materials are due October 14, 2016,…
Marks Joins Louisiana Monroe Faculty
Dr. Jeremy Marks will be joining the faculty at the University of Louisiana at Monroe as the Assistant Professor of Low Brass. Prior to this appointment he held positions at…
Derrick Parker retires
In April 2016 Derrick Parker retired from the ITA/BTS Affiliate Membership manager position after 5 years being the liaison between BTS affiliate members and ITA. Derrick has played a key…
Hearn Joins Dallas Symphony
Barry Hearn, has been appointed Principal Trombonist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra after a successful audition and performing a week with the DSO in April 2016. From 2009-2016 Barry was…
ITF Exhibits Director vacancy
Announcement for the position of International Trombone Festival: Exhibits Director Position: The Exhibits Director for the International Trombone Festival coordinates all responsibilities concerning exhibits and advertising for and at the…
Brad Edwards Joins ASU Faculty
Brad Edwards has accepted the trombone professor position at Arizona State University beginning in the Fall of 2016. He leaves his current position at the University of South Carolina. He…
Natalie Mannix Joins North Texas
Natalie Mannix has accepted the position of Assistant Professor of Trombone at the University of North Texas beginning Fall 2016. Natalie is currently Associate Professor at Towson University and principal…
Bass Trombone Opening for Music Festival
The Philadelphia International Music Festival, now in its 19th year for study with principal players and other members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, has an opening for a bass trombonist in…