Tony Baker, University of North Texas, introduces the Larry Wiehe Tenor Trombone Competition:
We invite trombonists, age 23 and under, to participate! Review the rules and guidelines here.
In case you missed it….
…the interview with the amazing Bart van Lier has been added to the archives of previous Sessions!
George Roberts Bass Trombone Competition
Brandt Attema, Karlsruhe (Germany) and The Hague (Netherlands) Conservatoires, introduces the George Roberts Bass Trombone Competition.
We invite trombonists, age 20 and under, to participate! Visit the competition’s official page to learn more, review the competition rules and recording guidelines, and be inspired by Mr. Attema’s fantastic performance of the Allegro Maestoso (Jan Koetsier).
ITA Alto Trombone Competition
Megumi Kanda, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, introduces the ITA Alto Trombone Competition:
We invite trombonists, age 25 and under, to participate! Review the rules and guidelines here.
October ITA Journal
The October 2021 issue of the ITA Journal is now available online in the members-only section. Print copies will mail mid-October and will soon be underway to members with print memberships. Featured in the October issue are, among others:
Solo and Ensemble Competitions Final Round Results
by Donny Pinson
International Trombone Festival 2021
by Dr. Taylor Hughey
ITF Jazz 2021
by Antonio J. Garcia
ITF Youth Workshop 2021
by Sean Reusch
Plus
General News,The President’s Column, Orchestral Sectional, Wellness Note, Perspectives on Longevity, Philosophies, Practices, and Pedagogies of Performing Professionals, Pedagogy Corner, Audio/Video/Literature Reviews and much more.
2022 ITA Competitions applications
Applications for the ITA Solo & Ensemble Competitions will open on October 1 and close again on December 9, 2022. The finals will be held in Conway, Arkansas in 2022!
Don’t miss the opportunity to participate!
Trombone Studio Membership
We are proud to annonce a new Trombone Studio Membership category! The Trombone Studio Membership is available to members/students of any University, College, High School or Private Teacher’s trombone studio, allowing signup of studio members for 1-Year Student E-memberships at heavily reduced rates.
ITA Awards 2021
The ITA Awards Committee is pleased to present Charles Vernon with the 2021 ITA Award. The ITA Award is presented to one individual every year who has greatly influenced the field of trombone in performance, composition, arranging, teaching, conducting, research, and/or service.
The Awards Committee is also pleased to present the 2021 Neil Humfeld Award to David Sporny. The Neil Humfeld award recognizes one teacher each year who has demonstrated an exceptional level of excellence in their work.
The 2021 Lifetime Achievement is awarded to Trevor Herbert, and the Legacy Circle Awards go to Keith Brown, Russell ‘Big Chief’ Moore and Joannés Rochut.
Please read more about these outstanding artists and their achievements.
International Trombone Week 2021
International Trombone Week’s official dates are April 11–18, 2021… but (per usual) we’ll be celebrating all month long.
Please join us! Everyone is welcome to celebrate, and we’ll be spotlighting some activities.
Read more, and find ideas and free resources, on ITW’s official page.
What is Christine Purdue Jones Watching?
What is Christine Purdue Jones – Master Sergeant, United States Air Force Band – watching? Find out which YouTube videos inspire Christine by visiting our What I’m Watching page!