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Congratulations to Brian Hecht as he was recently appointed utility trombone of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra! Brian has served as bass trombone of the Atlanta Symphony since 2013. Before joining the Atlanta Symphony, he was a member of the United States Navy Band in Washington D.C.
For further information, please visit his website. Congratulations Brian!
Calgary’s Trombone Day, Slide Into Spring, will occur virtually on Sunday, April 21. As part of the day, participants will have the opportunity to record and participate in a virtual trombone choir by performing and submitting their part on Song for Health by Steven Verhelst and Justice Fanfare by William Pagán-Pérez. The event will also include conversations with Peter Sullivan, Principal Trombone of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and James Scott, Principal Trombone of the Calgary Philharmonic.
Recordings are due by Wednesday, March 31 and can be submitted here. If you have further questions about the event, please send a message to slideintospringyyc@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page.
The Eighteenth Annual Big 12 Area Trombone Conference was held January 15th – 17th, 2021 virtually on Zoom. The Conference’s Featured Guest Artist was internationally renowned soloist Jessica Buzbee.
Ms. Buzbee’s feature performance and master class were both amazing and inspiring. Additional highlights included an exciting faculty showcase recital, great ensemble performances and many inspiring clinics and presentations. Unique events brought on by the pandemic included a panel discussion on Teaching Strategies during the Pandemic and several Zoom Hangout Sessions, where conference attendees were able to visit with and get to know members of the artist faculty.
Overall, the conference was a stirring assembly of fine students, performers, and educators. Many thanks to all who attended, presented, and performed so well, and our sponsors: AR Resonance Mouthpieces, Conn-Selmer Corporation, Yamaha International Corporation, the Music of Ken Friedrich, Tarpley Music Company, Edwards Instrument Company and Iota Tau Alpha, the Trombone Service Fraternity of Texas Tech University.
Next year’s conference is scheduled for January 14 – 16, 2022. More details will be forthcoming. Please visit our website, www.big12tromboneconference.com, for updates.
Chris Barber, respected British bandleader and trombonist, died at the age of 90 on March 2, 2021. While he started as an actuary, he formed the New Orleans Jazz Band in 1950 and his groups helped shape British popular music. He was one of the first British musicians to perform skiffle, a genre of folk music influenced by jazz, blues, and American folk music. In 1991, Barber was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for services to music.
ITA sends its condolences to Mr. Barber and his family. For further information about his successful career, please view this article by The Guardian.
For the ITA Artist Zoom Session on March 14, we are extremely honored and excited to host Aubrey Logan, star singer and trombonist! We are going to talk about voice, trombone and many other things, so we hope you will join us!
The Zoom Session with Aubrey Logan will be on Sunday March 14 at 4 PM US Eastern Time / 21:00 Central European Time (5-hour time difference due to US DST starting on March 14)
The Artist Zoom Sessions are free, and open for anyone interested; young, old, professionals, students – it does not matter! The only thing we ask you to do is register so we know you will be joining. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
Nick Finzer will host a virtual jazz trombone bootcamp from June 14-June 18. Due to the global pandemic, the workshop will be held over a variety of technology platforms. Guest artists include Andre Hayward, Steve Davis, Vincent Gardner, Michael Davis, and more to be announced!
This camp is intended for advanced high school, college, and postgraduate students who are serious about jazz trombone and want to improve their playing. Interested participants can enroll as masterclass performers, masterclass participants, or auditors.
The workshop will include daily warmup sessions and masterclasses, as well as various topic sessions including:
If you are interested in further information or registering, please click here.
Dr. Bruce Tychinski and the University of Delaware Trombone Studio are pleased to host their annual Trombone Day on February 27, 2021 from 12pm-5pm EST. Featured artists include Kenneth Thompkins, Principal Trombone of the Detroit Symphony, and David Wilborn, Associate Professor of Music at Texas A&M University. Additionally, the day includes a group warm-up, breakout sessions highlighting different solos, and a play-along at home with the UD Trombone Choir.
This year’s event is free and all sessions will be held over Zoom. If you are interested in more information and would like to register, please click here. If you have further questions, please contact Dr. Bruce Tychinski, Professor of Trombone.
The Tennessee Tech Trombone Studio is pleased to host a Virtual Trombone Day on Saturday, February 20 from 9am-12 pm CST. Featured guest artists include Steve Wiest, trombonists, composer, and author and Jennifer Wharton, Broadway performer and low brass specialist. While the event is free, it is requested that everyone registers in advance in order to get an accurate head count.
If you are interested in registering, please click here. If you have further questions, please contact Dr. Joshua Hauser, Professor of Trombone at Tennessee Tech.
Southwestern Oklahoma University is pleased to announce a Graduate Teaching Assistantship in the Trombone Studio, starting Fall 2021. Assistantships are awarded by the Department of Music based on a successful application and audition.
Duties include:
The assistantship includes an annual stipend of $5800 and a tuition waiver. It is renewable for up to two years pending satisfactory progress towards graduation.
Interested candidates need to apply to the university and complete the GTA application. If you have additional questions or would like to schedule an audition and interview, please contact Dr. Philip Martinson, Assistant Professor of Trombone.
The Ball State University School of Music in Muncie, Indiana is proud to host Trombone Day 3 (Part 2) on March 27, 2021. The featured guest artist will be James Nova, Second/Utility Trombone with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all events will be live-streamed.
Participants will have the opportunity to attend masterclasses, clinics, warmups, recitals, and a final trombone choir concert. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a Virtual Mass Trombone Choir.
Admission for the day is $5. The final concert will be free but donations are gladly accepted.
Please click here to register. if you have further questions, please contact Dr. Chris Van Hof, Assistant Professor of Trombone.