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Two Trombone Christmas Events Hosted in Colorado Springs
Bare Bones Trombone Choir, a community ensemble based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado, recently hosted two events for Trombone Christmas on November 26th at Bancroft Park and December 11th at…
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Announces Opening for Tenure-Track Professor of Trombone
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Music invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Trombone. This is a tenure-track position to begin August 16, 2023. Responsibilities Teach…
Graduate Assistantship in Trombone at the University of Northern Colorado
A Graduate Assistantship in Trombone at the University of Northern Colorado is available for a tenor trombone or bass trombone student beginning a Master of Music or Doctor of Arts…
Central Michigan University Announces Opening for Tenure-Track Professor of Trombone
Central Michigan University is pleased to announce an opening for Assistant Professor of Music in Trombone. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position. Required Qualifications: Doctorate in music performance, or…
University of Wisconsin Whitewater Hosts Trombone Day in 2023
On February 5, 2023, UW-Whitewater will host Trombone Day. Middle school trombonists (grades 7-8), high school trombonists (grades 9-12), college trombonists, adult-amateur and professional level trombonists are all eligible to…
Bob McChesney Releases New Album
In their first album together as co-leaders, trombonist Bob McChesney and his wife, vocalist Calabria Foti, release Together For Christmas. The promotional release states the album is “a delightful mix…
Graduate Assistantship Available at Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia is pleased to announce a Graduate Assistantship for a Masters of Music applicant for Fall 2023. Tenor or Bass Trombone applicants are accepted and…
Andrew Malloy’s “Best of Friends” album release in digital format
Andy Malloy has re-released his first solo album, Best of Friends, in an all-digital format. The album was originally released in 2005 as a CD.The new version has been produced…
Graduate Assistantship Available at Louisiana State University for Fall 2023
Louisiana State University is pleased to announce one graduate assistantship available for Fall 2023. The graduate assistantship is a 10-hour assistantship, covering out of state tuition and having a $7,000…
ITA Vacancies: (Online) News Coordinator(s)
The International Trombone Association is looking for a Trombone News Coordinator for the ITA Journal and an Online News Coordinator for the ITA website (trombone.net). Ideally, both positions would be…
Speaking Soundly Podcast Releases Episode Featuring Joseph Alessi
David Krauss, Principal Trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, hosts Speaking Soundly, a new podcast that interviews today’s top performers. According to the website, the podcast “brings the lives and…
Big 12 Trombone Conference – Solo Competitions
The Twentieth Annual Big 12 Trombone Conference will take place from January 13 – 15, 2023. This year’s featured guest artist is Peter Steiner. Entries for the Big 12 Solo…
7 Deadly Sins Trombone Consortium
Caleb Owenby is leading a commission for solo tenor trombone and piano entitled “7 Deadly Sins.” The new work, composed by Ben Dondanville, will take one motif in C minor,…
Kris Garfitt Wins ARD International Music Competition
Kris Garfitt of Great Britain, Solo Trombonist of the WDR Symphony Orchestra, won first prize and the audience prize at the prestigious ARD International Music Competition. Founded in 1952, the competition…
In Memoriam: Betty Glover
Betty Glover, one of the first female orchestral trombonists in the United States, passed away on September 27, 2022 at the age of 99. Glover studied trombone with Ernest Glover…