The International Trombone Festival is honored to feature researchers, pedagogues, and performers from around the world. ITF Presenters are chosen through a rigorous, peer-reviewed application process, and represent the highest level of achievement in their respective areas of expertise. We are proud to give these excellent teachers, performers, and scholars a premiere stage at the ITF. Be sure to catch these incredible concerts, poster sessions, lectures, and presentations on this summer’s program!
Stephen Ivany, Professor of Trombone, East Carolina University,
with Dr. Jarrod Williams, Professor of Tuba, East Carolina University Loud and Louder – Cimbasso and Trombone
Brian Santero, Principal Trombonist, New York City Ballet
Nick Schwartz, Principal Bass Trombone, New York City Ballet Music From Dance
Russ Zokaites, Professor of Trombone, Morehead State University,
with the Morehead State University Faculty Chamber Ensemble The Wild Called Maxx
Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson, Professor of Trombone, Southeast Missouri State University,
with Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson. Dr. Keith Jackson, Dr. Javier Stuppard, Dr. Oscar Diaz, Emmett Goods, Charlie Tetkoski, and Dr. Derek Molacek Sacred African American Music – Shout Band Tradition
Tony Baker, University of North Texas/Dallas Opera Orchestra David Begnoche, Texas Christian University/Dallas Opera Orchestra Dennis Bubert, Univerity of Texas, Arlington /Fort Worth Symphony Paul Compton, Oklahoma State University Jimmy Clark, Texas A&M University/Dallas Winds James Decker, Texas Tech University Barney McCollum, Dallas Winds Donny Pinson, Del Mar College 8x8x8, Red River Trombones
Timothy Anderson, Associate Professor of Trombone, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
Dr. Chad Arnow, Assistant Professor of Trombone, University of Dayton
Dr. Brett Shuster, Professor of Trombone, University of Louisville
Dr. Nathan Siler, Assistant Professor of Trombone, Eastern Kentucky University Elysian Trombone Consort
Jeff Dunn, Private Instructor, Tomball ISD (Texas), with Tom Riccobono, Noel Wallace,
Ben David Aronson, & Matthew Halbert
Dr. Karen Marston, Moderator Panel Discussion: Teaching the Next Generation