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The ITA is proud to announce the winners of the 2010 ITA Competitions. Congratulations to everyone who competed this year.

Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition
First Prize--Edwards Jazz Trombone, donated by Edwards Musical Instruments, Inc.
Eric Miller, Manhattan School of Music
Luis Bonilla, teacher

J.J. Johnson Jazz Trombone Competition
First Prize--Rath Jazz Trombone, donated by Michael Rath Trombones, Ltd.
Nate Kimball, University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduate

Lewis Van Haney Philharmonic Prize Tenor Trombone Competition
First Prize--Yamaha Xeno Tenor Trombone, donated by Yamaha Corporation of America
Johanna Rubsam, Vienna, Austria
Ian Bousfield, teacher

Edward Kleinhammer Orchestral Bass Trombone Competition
First Prize--Getzen Bass Trombone, donated by the Getzen Company
Jeremy Stones, University of North Texas
Jan Kagarice, teacher

Gilberto Gagliardi Trombone Competition
First Prize--P. Weingrill Tenor Trombone, donated by Weril Musical Instruments
Derek Hawkes, Plano East High School, Plano, TX
John Kitzman, teacher

George Roberts Bass Trombone Competition
First Prize--Nirschl Dual Use Tenor Trombone, donated by Gemstone Music Company
Caleb Ketcham, Oklahoma State University
Paul Compton, teacher

Robert Marsteller Trombone Competition
First Prize--Courtois Tenor Trombone, donated by Buffet-Crampon, USA
Malcolm Williamson, Eastman School of Music
Mark Kellogg, teacher

Larry Wiehe Trombone Competition
First Prize--King 3B Trombone, donated by Conn/Selmer, Inc.
Hana Beloglavec, Western Michigan University
Steve Wolfinbarger, teacher

Frank Smith Trombone Competition
First Prize--S.E. Shires Tenor Trombone, donated by S.E. Shires Trombones, Inc.
Christopher Wolf, Juilliard School of Music
Per Brevig, teacher

ITA Alto Trombone Competition
First Prize--Voigt Alto Baroque Trombone, donated by Jürgen Voigt Brass Instruments
Joshua Bledsoe, Arizona State University
Ralph Sauer, teacher

Donald Yaxley Bass Trombone Competition
First Prize--Eastman/Shires Tenor Trombone, donated by the Eastman Company
Craig Flentge, University of North Texas
Jan Kagarice, teacher

ITA Trombone Quartet Competition
First Prize--$1000 Cash Prize, donated by the International Trombone Association
Seretean Trombone Quartet, Oklahoma State University
Paul Compton, coach

April 2010 Journal
Available online in Flash format in the members area. The printed April journal publication has shipped!

Ko-ichiro Yamamoto and the World Premiere of Samuel Jones’ Concerto: By Jim Hattori
International Trombone Festival 2010
Akim Alexeyevich Kozlov, Prominent Trombonist and Teacher in Russia: By Boris P. Vinogradov
An Interview with Per Gade: Fifty Years with the Trombone: By Thorkild Graae Jørgense
Plus: Don Lucas' President's Column, General News, Letter to the Editor, Literature, Orchestral Sectional, Literature Reviews, Audio/Video Reviews, and much more.

09-10 ITA Journals Online In The Members Area!

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We're happy to report a record number of entries--271, which is an increase of 20 over 2009 figures.

The Repertoire and Rules for the 2010 ITA Solo & Ensemble Competitions have been posted - the finals are scheduled to take place during the ITF 2010 in Austin, Texas. Make sure to visit the competitions pages for the latest information and updates! More Information ››

2009 Competitions Results Announced

The final results of the ITA Solo & Ensemble Competitions held in Aarhus, Denmark, June 25-28 have now been posted on the competitions pages. The International Trombone Association congratulates the winners and thank the sponsors for their generous donations.

The ITA Board of Directors, Board of Advisors and Council of Past Presidents has named Steve Wolfinbarger and Don Hough as the 2009 recipients of the ITA Award and Neill Humfeld Award.
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All the names of finalists and winners of the 2009 ITA Solo & Ensemble Competitions have now been posted.
2009 Finalists >>

AIM Needs Sponsors and Recipients

ITA is looking for Sponsors and Recipients for the Assist an International Member (AIM) program.

By donating the ITA student rate of $35 you can sponsor the yearly membership of an international trombonist without the means for making personal payment, typically from low-income countries.
While some members make a one-time donation, others have sponsored the same individuals for many years. We encourage you to participate by going to www.trombone.net/aim and making a donation.

Quotations Database

Has a teacher ever said something that made a big impression on you? Perhaps it was an insight that helped your playing or motivated you to work harder. The words of a good teacher can have a profound impact.

ITA has compiled a database of inspiring words from a variety of trombonists. Read them all and submit helpful quotes from your experiences.

The ITA Recordings Database lists almost 900 hundred recordings of trombone repertoire. An example of the list is below with the complete database being fully accessible and searchable in our members only section.