Dr. Karen Marston is currently the Director of the International Trombone Festival, and Professor of Low Brass at Mount San Antonio College in Walnut, CA.
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Georgia 2021: University Faculty Showcase Recitals
Premiered at the 2018 ITF at the University of Iowa and now an annual event, the University Faculty Showcase Recital Series highlights new and emerging trombone repertoire, performed by teaching artists from across the United States. Selected through a peer-reviewed, …
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Georgia 2021: Student Workers
College students interested in being on the front lines at the ITF are invited to apply to our Student Worker program! Student workers assist ITF staff, presenters, artists, and attendees throughout the Festival week, and help to ensure that our …
Georgia 2021 Artist, Donna Parkes
Principal Trombonist in the Louisville Orchestra since 2008, Australian Donna Parkes came to the US after college, first studying with Charlie Vernon and playing with the renown training orchestra, the Chicago Civic. From there, she went on to perform under …
Georgia 2021: International Womens Trombone Choir
The ITF is proud to kick of a brand new initiative for 2021! In the spirit of long-standing traditions like the Cramer Choir, the ITF is excited to feature an ensemble of outstanding, invited female trombonists, to perform a concert …
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Georgia 2021: Presenters
ITF 2021 Presenters We are excited to announce the 2021 presenter roster! These artists, pedagogues, ensembles, and researchers have been selected through a competitive, peer-reviewed application process, and will be featured at the 2021 Festival in recitals, lectures, and events …
Georgia 2021: Call for Scores
Composers Workshop, Call for scores The International Trombone Festival is excited to sponsor the fourth annual COMPOSERS WORKSHOP, to be held at Columbus State University Schwob School of Music, Georgia, U.S.A. July 14-17, 2021 Featuring coaching and master classes with composer …
Information for Vendors
Looking to connect with the largest trombone audience in the world? The International Trombone Festival invites vendors and industry leaders worldwide to exhibit, sponsor, or advertise at the 2021 International Trombone Festival, the 50-year anniversary of this incredible event, to …
Georgia 2021: Youth Workshop
The 2021 ITF Youth Workshop The ITF Youth Workshop offers students ages 12-17 a structured, chaperoned experience, while giving them the opportunity to be a part of the biggest trombone event in the world. Students attend select Festival events as a group, …
Georgia 2021 Artist Ben Patterson
The ITF Board and Staff is excited to feature Jazz trombonist, arranger, and composer Ben Patterson and to celebrate his recent retirement as the music director and lead trombonist of the Airmen of Note! Ben will be featured as an …
Georgia 2021 Artist Sara Jacovino
The ITF Board and Staff is excited to feature New York-based, Jazz/multi-style trombonist, composer, and arranger, Sara Jacovino As an Artist for our 2021 program, in Columbus, GA! Tenor/bass trombonist Sara Jacavino is not only a regular on the New …