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It’s easy to read the world’s trombone news in your language of choice! Visit the ITA’s website and look for “Select Language” under the site’s search box.

Trombonists! This month’s newsletter is replete with information about the new Diversity Composer Database (special thanks to Brett Shuster), a review of several podcasts, the Listening Corner, upcoming events, and more.
To run alongside the recently announced Membership Gift Certificate, ITA would like to take this opportunity to add the new developed Membership Assistance Program (MAP). The ITA Executive Board would like to thank Per Brevig, much respected former Metropolitan Opera Principal and holder of three ITA Awards for his suggestion and hope that this addition…
We love December! To celebrate, we sent members the first issue of ITA’s newsletter this week. Did you receive your copy? If you were a member as of November 30, please check your inbox and spam folder. If you are interested in joining the world’s largest association of trombone players, please join us today!
JONAS BYLUND is the winner of the 2022 Neill Humfeld Award for Excellence in Trombone Teaching which recognizes the trombone teaching contributions of Neill Humfeld (1928-1991), long-time trombone professor at East Texas State University, and past president of the ITA (1980-1982). The Award honors living teachers who have demonstrated an exceptional level of excellence in…
The composers submitted their entries… and the judges deliberated. It’s official: The winner of the ITA’s 50-Second Fanfare Composition Contest is… Fanfare for the World! Congratulations to composer David Miller! David’s exciting new work awaits you. Trombone ensembles are invited to download the parts and share their own recordings with the world. Let’s celebrate 50…
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the ITA, with support from the Commissions Committee and Advisory Council on Diversity, launched a consortium for a new composition written by composer, Kevin Day. The new work will be premiered by the Lift Every Voice Trombone Choir at this summer’s International Trombone Festival in Conway, Arkansas. The Lift…