The International Trombone Festival has been taking place around the world since 1971. Bringing together artists, teachers, students, hobbyists, and enthusiasts under one roof, the ITF has been at the forefront of new music, teaching techniques, instrument-making, and artistry for …
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Artist and Presenter Spotlight: Alumni!
We are thrilled to feature several alumni (and degree in progress) from the University of Iowa. The University of Iowa Trombone Studio has a long history of preparing musicians to be performers and educators. Denson Paul Pollard – Professor of …
Artist Spotlight: John Fedchock
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that joining our amazing lineup of “Jazz All-Stars” on our Friday night concert (July 13) is New York-based jazz trombonist, composer, arranger, and bandleader John Fedchock! Mr. Fedchock’s individual accomplishments are many. He is a …
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: György Gyivicsán
György Gyivicsán Professor of Trombone at the University of Szeged in Hungary, Professor Gyivicsán may be most well-known to many for his YouTube videos of the Szeged Trombone Ensemble, which is made up of selected students from within his studio at …
Artist Spotlight: STS Professor’s Choir
Hosted by Dr. Bradley Palmer, Professor of Trombone at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University (and University of Iowa alum!), the Southeast Trombone Symposium has quickly become one of the regional and national events each summer. Originally …
Food and Drink in Iowa City
Downtown Iowa City boasts “over 100” food and drink vendors within a ten minute walk of the Voxman Music Building. You’ll find everything from burgers to pizza to Middle Eastern to Pho to sushi to Chinese. Check out the restaurant …
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 …
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 …
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 …