Principal Trombonist in the Louisville Orchestra since 2008, Australian Donna Parkes came to the US after college, first studying with Charlie Vernon and playing with the renown training orchestra, the Chicago Civic. From there, she went on to perform under …
Category: Artist Spotlight

Georgia 2021 Artist Ben Patterson
The ITF Board and Staff is excited to feature Jazz trombonist, arranger, and composer Ben Patterson and to celebrate his recent retirement as the music director and lead trombonist of the Airmen of Note! Ben will be featured as an …

Georgia 2021 Artist Sara Jacovino
The ITF Board and Staff is excited to feature New York-based, Jazz/multi-style trombonist, composer, and arranger, Sara Jacovino As an Artist for our 2021 program, in Columbus, GA! Tenor/bass trombonist Sara Jacavino is not only a regular on the New …

Georgia 2021 Artist Reginald Chapman
The ITF Board and Staff is excited to feature New York-based, multi-style/multi-trombonist, Dr. Reginald Chapman As an Artist for our 2021 program, in Columbus, GA! You might recognize Reggie from his work with the No BS! brass band (check out …

Japan 2020 Artists
The International Trombone Festival is excited to announce our Artist roster for Japan 2020! Ian Bousfield (Solo, Classical, UK) Michael Buchanan (Solo, Classical, UK) Shinichi Go (Solo, Classical, Japan) Megumi Kanda (Solo, Classical, Japan) Motoji Konishi (Solo, Classical, Japan) James …

Indiana 2019 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 …

Indiana 2019 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 …

Indiana 2019 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 …
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Indiana 2019 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 …

Indiana 2019 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 …