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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Artists
The 2018 Festival is shaping up to be an incredible program of international artists, spanning all genres. The return of many ITF favorites, plus lots of new faces and exciting initiatives are in the works for the University of Iowa. …
Exhibitors
Looking for a new trombone, sheet music, mute, mouthpiece, or other brass-related items? The ITF Exhibit Room brings together top retailers and craftsmen from around the world. You can try out equipment, talk the makers directly, browse fully stocked shops, …
New Faces
2017 has been a year of transition. Festival Director Jon Bohls stepped down in late 2016, after fifteen years with the ITF, and was replaced in an interim capacity by Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger, Professor of Trombone at Western Michigan University. …
Youth Workshop
New initiatives are in the works for the 2018 JrITF, now called the YOUTH WORKSHOP AT THE INTERNATIONAL TROMBONE FESTIVAL. We are excited to announce that Christopher Bill, internationally known for his innovative online presence and multi-style performances, will be …
Apply to Present
APPLICATIONS TO PRESENT AT THE 2018 ITF ARE NOW CLOSED. Registration for attendees will open in January 2018. The next application cycle for presenters will open in fall 2018. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: The International Trombone Festival invites artists, ensembles, pedagogues, …
California 2017
The 2017 International Trombone Festival was held in Redlands, California on the historic campus of the University of Redlands, from June 28 to July 1, 2017. Dr. Andrew Glendening, Dean of the School of Music and Professor of Trombone at …
Iowa 2018
The International Trombone Festival will be held at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa from July 11-14, 2018. Our Festival hosts are Jonathan Allen and David Gier The breathtaking, newly constructed $198-million Voxman Music Building is …