The International Trombone Festival is honored to feature researchers, pedagogues, and performers from around the world. ITF Presenters are chosen through a rigorous, peer-reviewed application process, and represent the highest level of achievement in their respective areas of expertise. We …
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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 …
Artists: Solo Recitals
In addition to the opening night concert, featuring David Rejano and Jörgen Van Rijen, and our Thursday night, “Concert of Concertos,” with Mr. van Rijen, Kenneth Thompkins, and a brand-new double concerto featuring Vanessa Fralick and Gordon Wolfe, you can …
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: Thomas Hultén
Thomas Hultén is well-known to Houston audiences as a triple threat. He is principal trombonist in three of the major arts organizations in the region – the Houston Grand Opera, the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, and the Houston Ballet. Born …
Composers Workshop: Participants Announced
Congratulations to the composers who have been selected for the 2018 Composers Workshop at the ITF! These artists will work directly with master composer Eric Ewazen in a schedule of master classes, private lessons, workshops, and rehearsals throughout the Festival …
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: 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 …
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. …