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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Volunteer
Interested in getting in on the ITF action? Are you a college student? If so, you can apply to be a Student Worker at the ITF! The International Trombone Festival invites student trombonists (18+ as of July 8, 2019; Must …
Artists
Wondering who will be performing, presenting, and otherwise tromboning at the 2019 International Trombone Festival? In addition to outstanding student ensembles, university faculty recitals, and presentations on every topic imaginable, the ITF is the premiere stage for top trombone artists …
Artists: Ensembles
Trombonists as a part of ensembles bring a unique and multi-style perspective to the ITF program. We are proud to feature a wide range of genres in which the trombone can shine, while also bringing together a truly diverse, genre-bending …
Artists: Orchestral Section-in-Residence
Always an exciting feature of the program, the ITF Orchestral Section-in-Residence will perform a recital of excerpts and ensemble music, and coach student performances in a master class. For 2019, we are excited to present the low brass section of …
Artists: Early Music
Liza Malamut regularly appears as a trombonist, teaching artist, and presenter throughout the United States and abroad. She has performed with Boston Baroque, Mercury! The Orchestra Redefined, Trinity Wall Street, Boston Camerata, Apollo’s Fire, the Handel & Haydn Society, the Saint …
Artists: Evening Concerts
ITF evening concerts are special events, featuring innovative programming, new music, amazing artist line-ups, and lots of stuff you simply can’t see anywhere else. We are super excited to showcase this year’s lineup of world-class trombonists. Read on to find …
Artists: Jazz
Showcasing premiere Jazz artists is a long-standing tradition at the ITF, and we are excited to feature a diverse program of performers from across the jazz scene, sharing the stage with some ITF favorites. This year, our Friday night concert …
Artists: Solo Recitals
In addition to the opening night concert, featuring David Rejano and Jörgen Van Rijen, and our Thursday night, “Concert of Concertos,” with Mr. van Rijen, Kenneth Thompkins, and a brand-new double concerto featuring Vanessa Fralick and Gordon Wolfe, you can …
Travel Information
Traveling to Muncie for the 2019 International Trombone Festival? We’ve got you covered! Here’s all you need to know to book your reservations, make plans, and get going! PLEASE NOTE: THE ITF SCHEDULE OVERLAPS WITH THE VERY POPULAR MUNCIE IRONMAN …
The ITF goes viral
Have you seen it? Together with 28 all-star trombone artists from around the world, our very own Christopher Bill has created the most ambitious and exciting ITF video compilation yet! Working with his signature video/overdubbing style, Chris was busy at the …