Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition

For trombonists ages 22 and under - birth date of January 1, 1989 or later

First Prize - Edwards Jazz Trombone, donated by Edwards Trombones, Inc.

General Rules and Requirements

  • The 2012 ITA Competitions General Rules and Requirements must be strictly followed to avoid disqualification.
  • Each sound file must be labeled as follows: CF_Title of Song_Your ITA ID. No.
    Example: CF_Emily_1234 (Always use underscore _ instead of space)

Additional Rules

  • Sound file must be recorded with a live rhythm section (minimum 2 members) in the key of your choice.
  • Choruses must be improvised and not read.
  • Jazz band cuts are not allowed.
  • Past winners of the Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competitions are not eligible in the 2012 Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition.

Preliminary & Final Round Repertoire

Items must be recorded in the order listed below

  • Six to eight (6 - 8) choruses of blues (including the melody). It is the player's choice to play one or two choruses of melody.
  • Player's Choice - Three to four (3 - 4) choruses of one of the following pieces. It is the player's choice to play one or two choruses of melody.
    • Beautiful Friendship
    • Emily
    • If I Only Had a Brain
    • Polka Dots and Moonbeams
    • It Might As Well Be Spring

Past Winners

Year Winner School
2007 Joe McDonough Temple University
2008 Robbie Harvey Guildhall School of Music
2009 Eric Bowman Western Michigan University
2010 Eric Miller Manhattan School of Music
2011 Javier Nero Juilliard School of Music