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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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 …
Presenters
Congratulations to the following pedagogues, researchers, wellness experts, and performing artists who have been selected as Presenters for the 2018 ITF! The selection committee received an unprecedented number of applications this year, and the following list of presenters represents a …
Student Ensembles
We are excited to announce that the following student ensembles have been selected to perform for ITF 2018! Student groups are the backbone of the ITF, and we are thrilled to have so many outstanding ensembles featured on the program …
Exhibit or Advertise with us!
The International Trombone Festival invites trombone and brass-related vendors to exhibit at the 2019 ITF, to be held July 10-13 at Ball State University. For all questions regarding advertising or ITF exhibits, please contact Dr. Justin Cook, Festival Manager, at …
Registration Information
Looking to attend the International Trombone Festival? To register now, click here. 2018 International Trombone Festival Attendee Registration Fees ITA Member, Adult: Full Festival: $320 ($288, early registration) ITA Member, Adult, partial attendance: 3 days $255; 2 days $185; 1 day …
Artist Spotlight: Paul the Trombonist
As the Artist Roster for ITF 2018 continues to expand, we are excited to announce the addition of: PAUL THE TROMBONIST Paul is well-known to musicians and fans around the world through his innovative You Tube videos, featuring pedagogical content, …
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 …