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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Artist Spotlight: Jose Milton Viera
Principal Trombone Orquestra Sinfônica de Porto Alegre, José Milton Vieira is a young trombonist who is becoming increasingly prominent in the Brazilian and international musical scene. He has performed as a soloist with major orchestras in his native country Brazil, and …
Artist Spotlight: Peter Moore
Peter Moore, Co-Principal Trombonist of the London Symphony, first made headlines in 2008, when he was named BBC Young Musician of the Year. At the tender age of 12, his incredible talent had already developed into a beautiful blend of …
Artist Spotlight: Marshall Gilkes
MARSHALL GILKES, JAZZ ALL-STAR Simply considering the range of music that Marshall Gilkes has played over the course of his career, it would be easy to assume that the trombonist/composer is a musical chameleon, able to alter his sound to …
Artist Spotlight: The US Army Field Band
The International Trombone Festival is honored to host the UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND under the Direction of Colonel Jim R. Keene and Lieutenant Colonel Domingos Robinson The Concert Band is the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s four …
Composers Workshop
Call for scores The International Trombone Festival is excited to sponsor the second annual COMPOSERS WORKSHOP to be held the the University of Iowa, in conjunction with the 2018 ITF, July 11-14. Featuring coaching and master classes with ERIC EWAZEN …
Artist Spotlight: Abbie Conant
The International Trombone Festival is excited to announce that Abbie Conant, Professor of Trombone at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik Trossingen (Germany), has joined the roster of artists for 2018! Abbie is well-known to trombonists around the world for her expressive …
On-Campus Housing Information
We have received many requests for dorm pricing, and here it is! PLEASE NOTE: DORM ROOMS ARE LIMITED. IF YOU WANT TO GET ONE, REGISTER EARLY! Youth WORKSHOP, July 10 – 15* (5 nights) Burge Hall Double (with air) rooms …
Student Worker Application
Calling all collegiate trombonists! The ITF needs YOU! Have you ever wondered how an International Trombone Festival works? Who takes care of equipment, tickets, programs, set-up, and all the other moving parts at an ITF? It’s YOU! Collegiate trombone students …
University Faculty Showcase
*Pictured above, Dr. Deb Scott, Stephen F Austin State University (TX) New for 2018! The ITF is excited to announce the University Faculty Showcase, an all-new recital series aimed at celebrating the artistry, diversity, and vision of collegiate teachers from …
Making travel plans?
Traveling to Iowa City this summer and wondering where to start with your travel plans? We’ve got you covered! First, visit our page on registration and housing here: Registration and Housing The Graduate Hotel will be taking reservations in early February …