Current Trombone News
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band: Bass Trombone
By OTJ News • June 22, 2023 in Auditions & Position Openings
The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” the U.S. Army’s premier musical organization, announces a vacancy for BASS TROMBONE with The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band.
Audition and application information are available on... Lecturer in Music - Low Brass at Truman State University
By OTJ News • June 22, 2023 in Auditions & Position Openings
Truman State University, Department of Music, Kirksville, MO, United States
https://trumansu.peopleadmin.com/postings/604
Completed applications must include:
A cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications, and summarizes the applicant’s activity in the areas of... Concert Band Trombone Vacancy: The United States Army Field Band From Washington, DC
By OTJ News • June 15, 2023 in Auditions & Position Openings
Concert Band Trombone Vacancy: The United States Army Field Band From Washington, D. C.
Live preliminary round: July 15, 2023, at the International Trombone Festival in Salt Lake City, UT
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Pre-recorded preliminary round, materials are... 
The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West will host live auditions for Trombone on August 11th, 2023.
By OTJ News • April 24, 2023 in Auditions & Position Openings
This musical audition will be conducted in two parts: (1) an initial screening and selection by pre-recorded submissions and (2) a live audition for those selected from the initial screening. Details concerning the pre-screening submission are attached. Please look over the requirements... 
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band will hold auditions for Trombone August 21, 2023.
By OTJ News • April 17, 2023 in Auditions & Position Openings
Auditions for Trombone will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Marine Barracks Annex, 1053 7th Street, SE in Washington, D.C. If not completed on Monday, auditions will continue on Tuesday, August 22. Applicants should therefore be available to perform on... 
"Speaking Soundly" featuring Joseph Alessi
By OTJ News • November 07, 2022 in Recent & Upcoming Events
On the October 25 episode of Speaking Soundly, longtime Principal Trombonist with the New York Philharmonic and Juilliard faculty member Joseph Alessi discussed his musical childhood, the key to inspiring his students, and a recent health scare that jeopardized his career... 
Betty Glover, trailblazing trombonist, passed away on September 27, 2022.
By OTJ News • October 11, 2022 in Recent Appointments, Awards, or Personal Interest
As one of the first female orchestral trombonists in the country, Glover made a significant impact in the world of music and enjoyed an incredible career. She passed away on Sept. 27, 2022, at 99.
More information about Betty Glover's exceptional career can... 
"Duprass" by Trombonist Phillip Martinson and Flutist Shelley Martinson
By OTJ News • September 21, 2022 in New Recordings, Literature or Projects
"Duprass" is the first album ever to exclusively feature trombone and flute duos.
Committed to creating and performing new works for flute and trombone, Philip and Shelley Martinson have commissioned and premiered numerous pieces for this unique instrumentation, including all... 
New Steam Game: "Trombone Champ" from Holy Wow
By OTJ News • September 21, 2022 in New Recordings, Literature or Projects
Need a break between your daily routine and next rehearsal? Check out "Trombone Champ" from Holy Wow Games.
Hope Bellingham at Games Radar writes:
"What makes Trombone Champ special, other than being the first of its kind, is the... 
Podcast "Speaking Soundly" to feature Denson Paul Pollard
By OTJ News • September 20, 2022 in New Recordings, Literature or Projects
Next Monday, Sept. 26th "Speaking Soundly" will feature Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Trombonist Dr. Denson Paul Pollard who had an unconventional path to the stage and credits his grit, determination, and humble roots for taking him from a small town in... 
Cleveland Orchestra Appoints New Principal Trombone
By OTJ News • September 19, 2022 in Recent Appointments, Awards, or Personal Interest
Brian Wendel joined the Cleveland Orchestra as Principal Trombone in August of 2022, appointed by Franz Welser-Möst. Brian previously served as Principal Trombone of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) for five seasons, beginning in 2017.
More information about Brian can... 
NPR's "From the Top" Features a Young Trombone Quartet
By OTJ News • September 19, 2022 in New Recordings, Literature or Projects
The Bone Rangers, a trombone quartet of musicians from Merit School of Music in Chicago, Illinois, recently appeared on episode 417 of NPR's "From the Top."
2023 North Carolina Trombone Festival
By OTJ News • August 26, 2022 in Recent & Upcoming Events
The 26th Annual North Carolina Trombone Festival will be held January 21st, 2023 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Designed for trombonists of all ages, the festival cultivates fellowship through clinics, presentations, solo recitals, and ensemble performances. Participants have... 
Douglas Yeo appointed to University of Illinois for 2022-2023
By OTJ News • August 26, 2022 in Recent Appointments, Awards, or Personal Interest
The University of Illinois School of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas Yeo as Clinical Associate Professor of Trombone for the 2022-2023 academic year. From 1985-2012, Professor Yeo was bass trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Prior... 
"Trombone was my first love" for Trombone Quartet and Wind Band
By OTJ News • June 14, 2022 in New Recordings, Literature or Projects
It is a great pleasure for me to present to you my piece "Trombone was my first love" written for a Trombone quartet and wind band/fanfare/brass band. The piece is 5 minutes long and can be played as a... 
University Position: Adjunct Faculty, Applied Trombone, Rowan College
By OTJ News • June 13, 2022 in Auditions & Position Openings
The Rowan University Department of Music announces the positions of Adjunct of Applied Trombone (part-time, non-tenure track) to begin September 1, 2022. The successful candidate(s) will join a thriving music program of nearly 400 music majors with a proud and long-standing tradition... 
University Position: Lecturer in Music, Applied Low Brass at Northwest Missouri State University
By OTJ News • June 12, 2022 in Auditions & Position Openings
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Northwest Missouri State University invites applications for a full-time, one-year term appointment in Applied Low Brass (trombone, euphonium, and tuba) beginning August 2022. Other teaching duties will be assigned per department... 
University Position: Assistant Director of Bands/Trombone & Euphonium Instructor, Southern Arkansas University
By OTJ News • June 12, 2022 in Auditions & Position Openings
Southern Arkansas University (SAU), Magnolia, is seeking applications for the Assistant Director of Bands/Trombone & Euphonium Instructor position. The position will be housed in the Department of Performing Arts and Mass Communication. The department offers the following: a Bachelor... 
Vintage Band Festival: July 28-31, 2022
By OTJ News • June 07, 2022 in Recent & Upcoming Events
The 2022 Vintage Band Festival will be July 28-31 in Northfield, MS, USA. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to... 
2022 BTS Trombone Festival
By OTJ News • May 23, 2022 in Recent & Upcoming Events
The festival promises to be a true celebration of our wonderful instrument. Packed full of performances, masterclasses, competitions, massed blows, group warm-ups, trade stands, and more. This is a chance to meet old friends and make new ones, learn from... 
2022 Southeast Trombone Symposium
By Peter Fielding • May 20, 2022 in Recent & Upcoming Events
The 2022 Southeast Trombone Symposium is from June 21-26, 2022.
The Southeast Trombone Symposium is held for one week every Summer in the world-class facilities of the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. Trombone players... 
2022 International Women's Brass Conference
By OTJ News • March 26, 2022 in Recent & Upcoming Events
The International Women’s Brass Conference, held May 24-28th, will be hosted by the University of North Texas in Denton Texas! Open to all genders, ages, and ability levels, the International Women’s Brass Conference... 
