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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Exhibitor Spotlight: The Slide Doctor
Is your slide sluggish when it could be lightning fast? If so, it could negatively affect your playing. A setup from the Slide Doctor includes, but is not limited to: Removing oxidation and contaminants from the inside of the outer …
In-person Registration!
Update: As of June 7, 2021, THE ITF IS OPEN FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE! Based on the improving health situation in Georgia and the US, the ITF has been cleared to open attendance to all vaccinated adults, and a limited number …
COVID Updates
As the ITF host and staff manage the evolving policies surrounding the global pandemic, Festival updates will be posted to this page, as available. Please check back often. For specific questions, email Karen Marston, at kmarston@trombonefestival.net. April 28, 2021: Status …
Georgia 2021: Schedule
Wondering what, where, when, and who you can see at this year’s ITF? The schedule is here! Competition finals, lectures, concerts, recitals…everything in one place, and only at the ITF! Mark your calendars, and join us for an amazing week …
Georgia 2021: Register!
The ITF staff is beyond excited to welcome our audience back for 2021! After a year of social distancing, we can’t wait to get back to tromboning! We know we join many, in celebrating the return of live music! That …
Georgia 2021: Student and Community Ensembles
The International Trombone Festival is proud to support outstanding student and community ensembles, representing university and local music programs from around the world. The following groups were chosen through a competitive application process to appear at the 2021 Festival in …
Call for Nominations: International Womens Trombone Choir
Call for nominations: University and college level teachers are invited to nominate pre-professional, female-identifying students for the ITF Women’s Trombone Choir Mentorship Program. The ITF Women’s Trombone Choir (WTC) is an ensemble comprised of top professional female trombonists from around …
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Georgia 2021 Artist Domingo Pagliuca
The ITF Board and Staff is excited to feature Soloist and chamber musician Domingo Pagliuca As an Artist for our 2021 program, in Columbus, GA! Domingo Pagliuca is one of the most versatile and accomplished trombonists around. Performing as Principal …
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 …