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 …
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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 …
Artist Spotlight: Jazz All-Stars
Six premiere jazz trombone artists from around the world are about to descend on Iowa City for a single, all-star, super-charged, mega concert event! This year’s Friday night jazz showcase will feature an incredible line-up of diverse artists who represent …
Artist Spotlight: Jim Nova
Jim Nova Second/Utility Trombone, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Brass Area Coordinator, Duquesne University Jim Nova, Second/Utility Trombone of the Pittsburgh Symphony, is an avid soloist, chamber musician, orchestral performer and educator. Prior to joining the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, he was Assistant …
Artist Spotlight: Natalie Mannix
Natalie Mannix Assistant Professor of Trombone at the University of North Texas Natalie Mannix, principal trombonist of the Delaware Symphony, is an avid soloist, chamber musician, orchestral performer and educator. In fall of 2016 she began her current position as …
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 …