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Remembering Henry Charles Smith
Grammy award-winning brass player, conductor, and educator Henry Charles Smith passed away on September 8, 2021. Smith was a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1956-1967. After one year as…
Teaching Fellowship at University of North Texas
The University of North Texas announces an opening for a teaching fellow (DMA candidates) starting Fall 2022. Benefits included with the fellowship include out-of-state tuition waivers, tuition benefit of 6…
Lis Wessberg Prepares to Release Debut Album
Lis Wessberg, one of the leading trombonists in Denmark, is preparing to release her first solo album. She has performed on over 40 albums as a side (wo)man and shared…
National Autonomous University of Mexico Trombone Ensemble Celebrates 10 Years
The Trombone Ensemble of the Facultad de Música UNAM was founded in 2012 by Marcia Medrano, with the support of Professors Iain H. Hunter, Principal Trombone of the Mexico City…
Jack Wilds To Write New Brass Quintet with Solo Trombone
A consortium has been organized to commission Jack Wilds to write a new work for brass quintet. Trombonists will recognize Wild’s writing from his popular pieces for trombone choir “Leviathan”…
Tianjin Juilliard Now Accepting Graduate Applications
Auditions for graduate studies at the Tianjin Juilliard School are currently open. There are graduate fellowships and generous scholarships available. In addition to private lessons with an international roster of…
Jose Leonardo Leon Premieres Monolith with FAU Wind Ensemble
Dr. Jose Leonardo Leon, professor of trombone at Florida Atlantic University, will be a featured soloist with the FAU Wind Ensemble. Dr. Leon will premiere Monolith: Rhapsody for Bass Trombone…
Alix Tucou Releases New Album
Alix Tucou recently released a new album entitled “Portraits.” Tucou shared the following information about his album: “The concept of the album is on the figure of the portrait: it…
Opening for Graduate Associate Position (MM Trombone Performance) at Baylor
Brent Phillips, professor of trombone at Baylor University, is seeking a talented and capable candidate to serve as Graduate Associate for the trombone studio. This position is available to students…
ITA membership gift certificate available
For anyone wanting to give an ITA membership as a gift to their favorite trombone friend, PDF gift certificates are now available for purchase in our shop! Support us and…
Trombone Assistantship Available at Western Michigan University
The Western Michigan University Trombone Studio announces a Graduate Teaching Assistantship for either tenor or bass trombone, beginning with the Fall 2022 school year. The assistantship is available for someone…
Ben van Dijk Releases New Material During COVID19
Ben van Dijk, former president of the International Trombone Association and bass trombone of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, has created a series of videos on his social media channels. This…
Peter Moore Premieres New Trombone Concerto
Peter Moore, principal trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra, will give the world premiere of Dani Howard’s Trombone Concerto with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic on June 17, 2021. The program…
Reconnected, New Album by Altin Sencalar, Releasing Soon
Altın Sencalar will release Reconnected, his third album as band leader on August 27, 2021. Altin’s music embraces his heritage and celebrates Afro-Latin, Turkish, and Jazz musical traditions. This album is dedicated…
MSU Jazz Trombones Celebrate Trombone Legend Curtis Fuller
On September 15th, 1957, rising jazz stars Lee Morgan and Curtis Fuller joined John Coltrane and his Miles Davis bandmates’ Paul Chambers, Philly Joe Jones, along with Kenny Drew for…