Kilian Garrido was awarded the Gold Award for Modern Music at the World Classical Music Awards. 477 applicants entered from 24 countries in various categories. Entrants submitted a video that was judged by a panel composed of professional musicians from multiple countries. Garrido performed the 1st and 3rd movement of Lars-Erik Larsson’s Concertino for Trombone and String Orchestra, Op. 45, No. 7.
Garrido began his musical training at the Unión Musical Casinense School, where he studied with Antonio Soriano and performed with the Youth Band and Symphonic Band. He continued his studies at the Llíria Conservatory with Francesc Rozalén. Additional studies have been completed with Salvador Tarrassó, Indalecio Bonet, Joseph Alessi, Vincent Lepape, Antonio Zapata, Simeón Galduf, Juan Manuel Real, and Alejandro Biot.
Garrido is currently principal trombone and soloist with the Ciutat de València Symphonic Band. He has also performed with Youth Orchestra of the Unió Musical de Llíria and for the Symphonic Band of Musicians without Borders.
Please contact Mr. Garrido for further information.
Bare Bones Trombone Choir, a community ensemble based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado, recently hosted two events for Trombone Christmas on November 26th at Bancroft Park and December 11th at Sunrise United Methodist Church. Conducted by Jeffrey Wilson, the events featured players aged 17-89.
Trombone Christmas events occur all over the nation. Music is arranged for high school ability and above. The current world record for players at a Trombone Christmas is 369.
For further information about Trombone Christmas, please visit their website. For further information about the Trombone Christmas events in Colorado Springs, please contact Christina Van Camp.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Music invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Trombone. This is a tenure-track position to begin August 16, 2023.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate trombone students in all degree and diploma programs, including weekly lessons for each student, a weekly trombone studio class, and graduate-level trombone literature and pedagogy classes.
- Additional teaching responsibilities will be based on the candidate’s other area(s) of expertise.
- Maintain a professional career as an artist/teacher and/or pursue music research appropriate to a Research I university.
- Pursue an active recruiting program that includes building relationships with universities, national organizations, and schools and private teachers statewide.
- Work with the Wind, Brass, and Percussion faculty to expand engagement opportunities in Illinois school systems to nurture young performers and assist with School recruiting efforts.
- Actively participate in all events and programs where the visibility of the University of Illinois faculty can serve as an asset for recruiting and/or student success and morale.
- Service responsibilities include committee work and other activities that benefit the School and its students.
Success in teaching and recruitment, professional creative activity and/or research, and service will be evaluated as part of the tenure process.
Required Qualifications:
- Artist/Teacher with an emerging or established national reputation as a performer and/or pedagogue.
- Successful teaching experience at the university level.
- Knowledge of pathways by which students discover the instrument and demonstrated experience attracting, recruiting, and retaining undergraduate and graduate students, particularly those from underrepresented populations.
- Evidence of clearly defined secondary area(s) of expertise, such as music entrepreneurship, community engagement, pedagogy, musicianship, chamber music, health and wellness, or music history.
- History of engagement with diverse audiences, collaborators, knowledges, and traditions with respect to race, gender, and class.
- History of engagement with works by BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women composers, including new pieces from living composers.
- Experience performing and teaching multiple musical styles, including both classical and jazz.
- Master’s degree in music or commensurate experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Orchestral experience.
- Chamber coaching experience.
- Classroom teaching experience at the university level.
- Demonstrated record of student placement and success.
- Facility with new technologies and platforms for recording, creating, and distributing music.
- Evidence of an innovative research profile that engages with performance.
- Doctoral degree in music.
Application Procedures:
Interested candidates should submit an online application here. Application materials should include:
- Letter of interest, including a section that provides 3-5 hyperlinks or URLs for representative online audio or audio/video files of recent live or recorded performances (please do not include links to entire websites or collections of videos).
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Diversity and inclusion statement, including relevant experience reaching underserved communities and vision for the social role of music in the 21st century.
- Names and contact information of three references.
Screening of candidate applications will begin on January 20, 2023, and will continue until suitable candidates are identified for the position. Please direct any questions to Prof. Jim Pugh, Search Committee Chair or Jennifer Steiling, Sr. Human Resource Associate. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
A Graduate Assistantship in Trombone at the University of Northern Colorado is available for a tenor trombone or bass trombone student beginning a Master of Music or Doctor of Arts degree next year (2022-2023 and renewable). The assistantship, in addition to other duties, may include assignment to the UNC Graduate Brass Quintet. The exact award may vary depending on experience and teaching assignments but may be a 1/2 tuition waiver plus a stipend, or a full tuition waiver plus a stipend. The assistant will work closely with Dr. Nat Wickham in all activities of the trombone studio including the trombone choir.
Additional scholarship funding may be awarded based on audition quality.
Interested trombonists should go here: https://arts.unco.edu/music/graduate-degrees/
Applicants may contact Dr. Nat Wickham for additional information: nat.wickham@unco.edu.
Central Michigan University is pleased to announce an opening for Assistant Professor of Music in Trombone. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in music performance, or master’s degree with
commensurate professional experience – ABD will be considered as
fulfilling the requirement if it is clear the degree will be conferred by the
appointment start date; outstanding performance skills
- Successful college teaching experience
- Qualifications to teach in related areas
- The ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable
accommodations
Duties:
- Recruit and teach applied trombone students at the
undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Coach and direct trombone ensemble(s).
- Conduct weekly studio classes.
- Teach in related areas (e.g. brass techniques, jazz, or music in
general studies) subject to the candidate’s expertise and the
needs of the School of Music.
- Maintain active research, creative, and service agenda, and
assist with School of Music diversity initiatives.
Appointment: August 21, 2023.
Salary: Salary commensurate with rank and qualifications. Attractive benefits
package.
Application: You must submit an online application at http://www.jobs.cmich.edu in order
to be considered as an applicant for this position. Application must
include:
- a letter of application that specifically addresses position
qualifications and duties
- a current vita
- copies of undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts (upload as one document)
- digital links to recent performances (live performances preferred)
- a one-page statement regarding the candidate’s philosophy and commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Please supply the contact information for three references who may be contacted to submit recommendation
letters.
Screening will begin on January 15th and continue until the position is filled. For questions or further information, please contact:
Professor John Nichol, Chair, Trombone Search Committee
School of Music, Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Phone: (989) 774-3848
Email: nicho1ja@cmich.edu
On February 5, 2023, UW-Whitewater will host Trombone Day. Middle school trombonists (grades 7-8), high school trombonists (grades 9-12), college trombonists, adult-amateur and professional level trombonists are all eligible to participate. Alumni are also invited to participate in the day’s events.
Megumi Kanda, Principal Trombone of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra since 2002, is the featured guest artist.
Please visit the event website to register and view the schedule. For further information, please contact Michael Dugan, Professor of Trombone.
In their first album together as co-leaders, trombonist Bob McChesney and his wife, vocalist Calabria Foti, release Together For Christmas. The promotional release states the album is “a delightful mix of Christmas Carols, Holiday Classics and originals. Together for Christmas is part vocal, part instrumental and 100% jazzy fun!”
Please enjoy a promotional video by clicking here.. The album is now available at www.bobmcchesney.com, amazon.com and iTunes.
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