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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Arkansas 2022: Artist Spotlight, Christian Lindberg
The artist who first established the trombone as a formidable solo instrument, Christian Lindberg is known the world over for his many recordings, covering all corners of the trombone repertoire, and characterized by his pristine technique and signature style – …
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Arkansas 2022: Student and Community Ensembles
The ITF staff is excited to announce the student and community ensembles, performing main stage concerts at the 2022 Festival, July 13-16, in Conway, Arkansas! Student and community ensembles are selected through a rigorous, adjudicated application process, so congratulations are …
Arkansas 2022: Composers Workshop, Call for Scores
The International Trombone Festival is excited to sponsor the fifth annual COMPOSERS WORKSHOP, to be held at the University of Central Arkansas Conway, Arkansas, U.S.A. July 13-16, 2022 Featuring coaching and master classes with the composer in residence and performances of …
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Arkansas 2022: Artists!
The ITF host and staff are honored and excited to announce the artist line-up for 2022! We are beyond thrilled to welcome this diverse and illustrious cast of premiere artists from around the world, to our upcoming event in Conway, …
Georgia 2021: 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 …
Georgia 2021: 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 in-person event has ended, but the ITF is still available for online viewing! Please email Karen Marston at kmarston@trombonefestival.net, to register! The ITF staff is beyond excited to welcome our audience back for 2021! After a year of social …
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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