Festivals


American Trombone Workshop
The American Trombone Workshop, formerly known as the Eastern Trombone Workshop, has become one of the largest annual events for our instrument and regularly hosts participants from throughout the world.

Cleveland Trombone Seminar
A week long intensive session designed to further the professional education of young trombonists pursuing a life in music. Under the direction of Shachar Israel, the seminar features top guest artists who will be giving daily lessons, masterclasses, coachings, and recitals.

Dutch Bass Trombone Open
A two-yearly event exclusively for bass trombone players.

International Trombone Festival
International Trombone Festival is the world’s largest festival for trombonists.

International Women’s Brass Conference
The International Women’s Brass Conference exists to provide opportunities that will educate, develop, support and inspire all women brass musicians who desire to pursue professional careers in music.

Lieksa Brass Week
Lieksa Brass Week is the biggest brass music festival in the Nordic countries. Lieksa Brass Week includes music courses, international competition, and the classical concert series as well as open-air performances.

Rafael Mendez Brass Institute
The Rafael Mendez Brass Institute is held at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Participants include advanced high school students, college music majors, young professionals, and serious amateurs of all ages.

Slide Factory
European Trombone Festival hosted by the New Trombone Collective, a group of Dutch trombonists.

SliderAsia Trombone Festival
A premier week-long annual get-together in Asia since 2011, for international trombonists of all levels for learning, exchange, development, and fellowship. Hosted annually in the 2nd week of July.

Southeast Trombone Symposium
Annual weeklong Trombone Symposium hosted by Columbus State University in Georgia. Faculty includes the Atlanta Symphony trombone section and Dr. Bradley Palmer.

Spectrum Brass Seminar at Bay View Music Festival
The Bay View Music Festival is the oldest North American chamber music festival. This festival showcases orchestras and world-class singers in concerts June through August.

Summer Trombone Workshop
Hosted by Haim Avitsur at various locations, the Summer Trombone Workshop is open to serious students and young professionals.

Third Coast Trombone Retreat
An 8-day summer trombone intensive welcoming talented trombonists from across the country to the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.

Last Updated: June 6, 2019