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ITF Venues Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Officers, Boards and Advisors . . . . . . 11

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ITF Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ITF Composers Workshop . . . . . . . . . 48

Youth ITF Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

About Solo and Ensemble Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . 53

2019 Student Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

WELCOME

WELCOMEChris Van Hof, HostAA native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Chris Van Hof is the Assistant Professor of Trombone at Ball State University, and Host of the 2019 International Trombone Festival. An S. E. Shires Performing Artist, he is trombonist in the Emerald Brass, and since relocating to Indiana in 2017 is a regular extra/substitute performer with the Indianapolis Symphony

Orchestra and the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, as well as jazz and commercial ensembles in the Indianapolis metro area. Chris has spent time equally as a symphonic player with the orchestras of Rochester (NY), Madison (WI), Fort Collins (CO), and Cheyenne (WY); and as a section member of commercial horn sections, and jazz big bands. Along with bass trombonist Evan Conroy, he performs in the duo Make More Noise, which gave four world premieres in 2018 at the American Trombone Workshop and the International Trombone Festival. Chris has also been an invited artist/faculty member at Rekkenze Brass Week in Bavaria (2018) and the Taller de Trombones Panamá (2017).

He has recently been invited to perform David Biedenbender’s trombone concerto “Their Eyes Are Fireflies” with the Eastman Wind Ensemble in January of 2020. And he will release his first national label recording in Spring of 2020 on MSR Classics: “Danzón” is a record comprised completely of Chris’ arrangements for brass quintet (music by Ravel, Márquez, Piazzolla, Fauré, Albéniz, and Stravinsky), recorded by the Emerald Brass with Chris performing on trombone.

With over ten years of experience in higher education Chris has a deep background in teaching and is passionate about his work at Ball State. He trains his students to be adept at all styles of music on the trombone, to establish clear career objectives, to explore entrepreneurial and alternative paths of employment in the arts, and to focus on a strong process to accomplish all those goals. He has presented clinics for the Indiana All-State Orchestra, Colorado Music Educators Association Conference, and BIGXII Trombone Conference, he has also judged for the American Trombone Workshop and the Indiana All-State Solo Festival. Chris promotes a keen attention to teaching style and fluency among his students at BSU. Chris studied with Mark Hetzler for his Doctorate (UW-Madison, DMA), Mark Kellogg for his Master’s (Eastman School of Music, MM), and Steve Wolfinbarger for his Bachelor’s (Western Michigan University, BM Music Education).

Dr. Karen Marston, Festival DirectorKaren joined the ITF as Director in 2017, having previously served as grant-writer for the organization. She is also on the faculty at Mt San Antonio College in Walnut, CA, where she works with brass players in both applied and chamber settings, and teaches

academic music courses. Previously, she was an applied teacher and ensemble director at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX. Karen holds degrees in trombone performance from the University of North Texas and Rice University, and both a masters and doctorate in music education from Columbia University. Her teachers include Jan Kagarice, Dr. Vern Kagarice, Dr. Royce Lumpkin, and David Waters.

As founder and Artistic Director of Omni Brass, a cutting-edge, multi style brass and percussion ensemble, Karen has performed and taught at venues and festivals around the world, including Cal State Los Angeles, the University of Texas at Tyler, Baylor University, Lamar University, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Texas Christian University, San Jacinto College, Brazosport College, the Houston Symphony League, Menil Fest (Houston), Café Corotu (Panama City, Panama), and numerous middle and high school programs across the country. Karen has also performed with the Houston Symphony, the San Antonio Symphony, the Ebony Opera Guild, Orchestra X (Houston), the American Radio Chamber Orchestra, the Composers Orchestra of Houston, and the Resonance Brass Choir, and was featured on the West Coast tour of Alliance Brass.

As a researcher, Karen has completed an extensive dissertation project focusing on the causes and pedagogical interventions relevant to focal task specific embouchure dystonia, and her work has twice been published in the Journal of the International Trombone Association. She has been active in the ITF for many years, having presented or performed at numerous Festivals, the first of which was a concert with the University of North Texas Trombone Octet in 1994, when the late Vern Kagarice lead that ensemble to a winning recording in the Remington Competition. Karen has also received performance and pedagogy grants from the San Jacinto Foundation, the Brown Foundation, the American Chamber Music Players of New York, and the Houston Arts Alliance.

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WELCOMEDr. Justin Cook, Festival ManagerJustin Cook is the Assistant Professor of Trombone at the University of Central Arkansas where he teaches studio trombone, trombone choir, brass ensembles, and low brass methods. Prior to his appointment at UCA, Dr. Cook was on the faculties of Tarleton State University, Eastfield College, and the University of

North Texas. In addition to his college teaching, Justin has been on staff at the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lake, Michigan, Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps in Rockford, Illinois, and is currently the Festival Manager for the International Trombone Festival.

Justin Cook holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Trombone Performance degree from Northern Arizona University, a Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting from Northern Arizona University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Texas. While at the University of North Texas, Justin performed as a member of the internationally acclaimed North Texas Wind Symphony, and can be heard on the GIA Windworks series “Teaching Music Through Performance in Band”. Recently, Justin has performed William Bolcom’s Trombone Concerto with the UCA Wind Ensemble and Richard Peaslee’s Arrows of Time with the Little Rock Wind Symphony. He is a member of The Pinnacle Brass Quintet, the resident brass quintet at the University of Central Arkansas. As a freelancer, Dr. Cook has performed with the Arkansas Symphony, Lone Star Wind Orchestra, Irving Symphony, Las Colinas Symphony, Fort Smith Symphony, Lyric Stage Musical Productions at the Irving Arts Center, Dallas Summer Musicals, and The Arkansas Repertory Theatre.

Equally at home as an educator and performer, the UCA trombone studio has seen tremendous success since Dr. Cook’s arrival. The studio has tripled in size and now features two trombone choirs: The BearBones Trombone Choir, and the Natural Slides Trombone Ensemble. The trombone choirs have performed at the American Trombone Workshop in Washington D.C., the Big 12 Trombone Conference at Texas Tech University, the Arkansas Music Educator’s Conference, the Texas State Trombone Symposium and the 2018 International Trombone Festival at the University of Iowa. Dr. Cook’s students have graduated and been accepted to some of the nation’s most prestigious universities.

Dr. Jonathan Allen, Festival Program CoordinatorDr. Jonathan Sayre Allen joined the faculty at the University of Iowa in 2011 where he serves as Lecturer of Trombone. Dr. Allen holds degrees from The University of

Iowa, University of Utah, and the University of Northern Colorado. His teachers have included Edwin “Buddy” Baker, Dr. Nathaniel Wickham, Larry Zalkind, Dr. Donn Schaefer, and Dr. David Gier.

Allen began his professional career as a member of the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra. As a member of the Orchestra at Temple Square (UT), he appears on weekly international television and radio broadcasts with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, in addition to being heard on several audio and video recordings with the ensemble. He has performed with the Utah Symphony, Orchestra Iowa, Quad-City Symphony, Boulder Philharmonic, Cheyenne Symphony, and Ft. Collins Symphony. In addition, he can be heard on several film soundtracks and commercial recordings. He has performed at the International Trombone Festival, the Eastern Trombone Workshop, and the Southeast Trombone Symposium as a member of the Professor’s Choir.

Under his baton, the University of Iowa Trombone Choir performed at the 2013 International Trombone Festival in Columbus, Georgia. His students have received scholarships and graduate assistantships to attend many of the top music schools in the United States, including the New England Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, University of Miami, Mannes College, Indiana University, and Western Michigan. Students have won positions in prestigious ensembles, such as the Grammy All-Star Band, Next-Generation Jazz Orchestra, Brubeck Jazz Colony, and Jazz Band of America. Jonathan Allen was host of the 2018 International Trombone Festival and now serves as ITF Festival Program Manager.


2019 International Trombone FestivalBall State University, Muncie, Indiana | July 10-13, 2019

Debra Scott, Director of Composers WorkshopDr. Deb Scott is the professor of trombone and bass trombone at Stephen F. Austin State University. She is a performing artist for Rath Trombones and is active as a performer and clinician. Her solo CD, Playing Favorites, was released in 2017 by Navona

Records. She has been a featured soloist and faculty member in Santa Fe, Argentina at Trombonanza, and her CD has been played in radio broadcasts throughout the world.

Most recently, Scott joined the administration of the International Trombone Festival as the Director of the Composers Workshop where she oversees the selection of new compositions to be featured at the ITF. For a dozen years, she reviewed solos for the U.I.L. prescribed music list for trombone and bass trombone in the state of Texas. For five years, she has judged for the State Solo and Ensemble Contest. Over twenty jazz etudes she composed have been accepted as audition material for the Texas All-State Jazz Band trombone and bass trombone auditions. She reviews CDs for the International Trombone Association Journal.

She graduated with highest honors from Texas Tech University and received the dean’s award for her master’s degree at the University of Northern Colorado while studying with Buddy Baker. She was the first woman to complete a doctorate in trombone performance from the University of North Texas where she studied with Dr. Vern Kagarice.

Andrea Van Hof, Director of Youth ITF WorkshopAndrea Van Hof is a ten-year veteran public school music teach and band director, as well as an active performer on flute and alto saxophone. Van Hof received her Bachelor’s of Music Education from Western Michigan University and her

Master’s in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure from Colorado State University. Prior to her teaching in Indiana, Van Hof taught in upstate New York, Wisconsin, and Colorado. She recently presented a clinic at the Colorado Music Educator’s Association annual conference, and has been a guest speaker at Ball State University concerning how to establish and build a private teaching studio. Her professional affiliations include the National Association for Music Education, Indiana Music Educators Association, the Indiana Bandmasters Association.


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Dear Participants of the International Trombone Festival,

On behalf of the School of Music at Ball State University I would like to welcome you to our beautiful campus and to the city of Muncie. We hope you enjoy this week’s workshops, competitions, and performances in our state-of-the-art facilities. It is an honor to host this event and I would like to thank Professor Chris Van Hof for all of his hard work in preparing for this festival. The Ball State University trombone studio maintains a rich tradition of excellence. Many of our graduates are performing in professional orchestras or are pursuing graduate studies in some of the finest music schools in the United States.

The School of Music at Ball State University offers a wide array of performing opportunities for music and non-music majors. In 2017, the Ball State Wind Ensemble, under the direction of maestro Tom Caneva, performed at the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) National Conference in Kansas City. This past year the Ball State Symphony Orchestra was invited to play at the College Orchestra Directors Association Conference in Boston and the Ball State Jazz Lab Ensemble recently toured Switzerland and France as part of an invitation to perform at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival. Previous tours have included Costa Rica, Poland, China, Italy, and the Czech Republic. These are just a few examples of the accomplishments of our top tier performing groups.

Home to over 400 students, the Ball State University School of Music offers degrees that range from the bachelor’s degree up through the Doctor of Arts degree. If you have any questions about Ball State University, the School of Music, or life on-campus, please feel free to stop by room MU 203 and ask myself or one of our staff. Have a wonderful week.

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As the president of Ball State University, I welcome you to our vibrant campus for the 2019 International Trombone Festival.

As the world’s largest annual trombone festival, this event provides an excellent opportunity for you to engage in trombone fellowship with friends old and new. I hope you are excited about the diverse line-up this four-day festival has to offer: From world-class solo performances and compelling chamber music to electrifying jazz ensembles and an homage to the great JJ Johnson, you are about to hear and learn from musicians who will inspire you in your own journeys as artists.

I hope you can also take some time during your visit to learn more about our nationally ranked University. Our School of Music is home to two tunable performance halls, a myriad of studios and rehearsal spaces, and an elite music media production complex. I encourage you to explore our facilities as you learn more about what makes Ball State such a special place to live, work, and study.

We are honored to be hosting you at our University. Enjoy your week with us.

Sincerely,

Geoffrey S. Mearns President, Ball State University

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ITF2019 Exhibitors

Exhibit Times Wednesday, July 10 2:00pm-6:00pm Thursday, July 11 10:00am-5:00pm Friday, July 12 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday, July 13 10:00am-2:00pm

ITF Board of DirectorsCarol Jarvis (President)Dr. Bradley Palmer (Vice President)Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger (Treasurer)

Don’t forget to use the hashtag

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Adams Music Instruments

Antoine Courtois

AR Resonance

BAC Musical Instruments

Butler Trombones

Conn-Selmer Inc

C. Sharpe Editions

Dillon Music

Doug Elliott Mouthpieces

Eastman Music Co

Edwards Instrument Co.

Getzen Company Inc

Giddings Mouthpieces

Hickeys Music

Houghton Horns

Jim Beckel Music

KHS America

M&W Custom Trombones

My Mutebag

Muncie Music Center

Musik HAAG AG

Pickett Brass

Rath Trombones

Robinson’s Remedies

Schmitt Music Shop

Schilke Music Products and Greenhoe Trombones

S.E. Shires Co

Sheridan Instruments

Sierman Musical Instrument Co, LTD

SlideBone

Slide Doctor, LLC

Thein Brass

The Horn Guys

Thompson Instruments

Voigt Brass

Warburton Mouthpieces

Wilson Band Instruments

Windy City Trombone

Yamaha Corporation of America

Join in with the ITF on social media by adding the following hashtag in all your posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ITA Board of DirectorsChristopher Houlding (Executive Board Chair)Christopher Shook (Executive Board Secretary-Treasurer)Bradley Palmer (Executive Board Vice-Chair)Ben van Dijk (President)

ITA StaffDonny Pinson (Competitions Coordinator)Javier Stuppard (Competitions Assistant)Magnus Nilsson (Executive Director)Taylor Hughey (News Coordinator) Diane Drexler (Journal Managing Editor)



9:30 AM

Hahn Recital HallCompetition Final:

Donald Yaxley Bass Trombone CompetitionRepertoire: Etoile des Profondeurs,

movements 2 and 3, by Jérôme Naulais Pianist: Hanako Yamagat-Greenburg

FINALISTS:Adrian Gryciuk (Conservatorium van Amsterdam;

Ben van Dijk, teacher)Evan Silloway (University of Utah; Donn Schaefer, teacher)

Dávid Sztranyák (Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest; Gustáv Hona, teacher)

10:30 AM


Gilberto Gagliardi Tenor Trombone CompetitionRepertoire: Sonatina by Kazimierz Serocki

Pianist: Helen LukanFINALISTS:

João Lamela (Conservatório de Música Calouste Gulbenkian Braga Portugal; Zeferino Pinto, teacher)

Polina Tarasenko (Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover; Jonas Bylund, teacher)

Dawson Ward (Baylor University; Brent Phillips, teacher)

11:30 AM


Frank Smith Tenor Trombone CompetitionRepertoire: Variations in F# minor by Léon Stekke

Pianist: Helen LukanFINALISTS:

Branimir Leon (Academia Latinoamericana de Trombones de Venezuela; Jose Leon and Miguel Sanchez, teachers)

Pavlo Titiaiev (Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover; Jonas Bylund, teacher)

Evan Williams (University of Texas at Austin; Nathaniel Brickens, teacher)

12:30 PM

Sursa Performance HallITF2019 Opening Ceremony:

Ball State University Cardinal Trombone Choir, Dr. Chris Van Hof Director

A celebratory concert to open the 2019 ITF, featuring the Ball State University Cardinal Trombone Choir. The concert features the world premiere of a new work by former Indianapolis Symphony Principal Trombonist, James Beckel, which was commissioned by the Ball State for this event. The Cardinal Trombone Choir is also excited to be joined by special guests Freddie Mendoza (BSU professor of Jazz Trombone), and Jim Nova (Pittsburgh Symphony), and to feature brand-new arrangements from both of these guests.

Tenor Trombones: Bass Trombones:Matt Christiansen Caroline Reel Amanda FrischAndrew Hacker Dillon Reese Austin HinkleDaniel Hochstetler Rudi Schwerdle Cody JacksonStuart Ivey Dan Smith Gail RiderMatt Laczynski Josiah WilliamsPeter Lehmann Grant Winternheimer

Guest Soloists: Freddie Mendoza, trombone Jim Nova, tenor and contrabass trombones

A Call for Courage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin Taylor (b. 1983)Emily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnny Mandel (b. 1925),

arr. Freddie MendozaTheme from “The Green Hornet” . . . . . . .William “Billy” May (1916 - 2004),

arr. Shawn C. StandingTheme from “Beetlejuice” . Danny Elfman (b. 1953), arr. Jim Nova

World Premiere“Parade of the Charioteers” from Ben Hur . . . . . . Miklós Rózsa

(1907 - 1995), arr. Jim NovaClouds of the Cosmos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Beckel (b. 1948)

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Hahn Recital HallUniversity Faculty Showcase Recital

The University Faculty Showcase Recital Series at the ITF features outstanding teaching artists, performing new and emerging literature. Performers are chosen through a highly competitive, peer-reviewed adjudication process, and represent top university and collegiate faculty from programs across the US and Canada. The ITF is honored to feature these teaching artists, who are so fundamental to the success and ongoing evolution of the trombone community, worldwide.

Sonata for Trombone and Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James KazikStephen Ivany, Western Carolina University,

Tenor TromboneMichael Schneider, Piano

James Kazik’s Sonata for Trombone was commissioned by Jonathan McNeer as part of a larger consortium in 2017. The idea of the consortium was to create a work that was both compelling for professional players, but also accessible for student performance. The work is in one movement and will appear on Stephen Ivany’s CD, Monuments for Trombone

Sonata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert J. Brownlow (Born 1965)World Premiere

I. A Hop, Skip and a JumpII. ParoxysmsIII. Role Reversal

James Albrecht, University of Nevada, Reno, Tenor Trombone

James Wilding, PianoJames Albrecht, Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, will be joined by pianist and composer James Wilding to perform a World Premiere for Trombone and Piano, a new Sonata by Robert Brownlow. The first movement is titled “A Hop, Skip and a Jump”. The second is titled “Paroxysms” and the final movement is titled “Role Reversal.”

mise en abîme in 3 parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sandra SprecherAndrew Glendening, Northern Illinois University,

Tenor TromboneHanako Yamagato, Piano

Sandra Sprecher’s “mise en abîme in 3 parts” for trombone and piano was written in 1988 for Andrew Glendening and is based on the formal technique in Western art history of placing a copy of an image within itself, often in a way that suggests an infinitely recurring sequence. The term comes from a movement of French literary criticism. It literally refers to something that has a profound or unfathomable depth but is actually an approach used to shatter the usual, accepted, unquestioned standards of interpretation. Sandra Sprecher is an established New York composer who holds a DMA from Columbia University, MM from Indiana and an Artist

Diploma in Piano from the Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris. She is the Artistic Director of The Firehouse Space which features cutting edge creative jazz, experimental and contemporary music.

Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra (recital version) . . . . . . . George Walker (1922–2018)

I. AllegroAndrew Mitchell, Youngstown State University,

Tenor Trombone Helen Lukan, Piano

Last year marked the death of George Walker (1922–2018). A child prodigy, he went on to break many barriers throughout his illustrious career. In 1966 he won the Pulitzer Prize for Music. His Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra (1957) is a masterpiece that was far ahead of its time. The trombone concerto is bold, lyrical, and superbly original. Christian Lindberg recorded the work on the BIS label in 1993, but performances have been curiously rare. The piano reduction (composed by Walker himself) has been available since 1977. This work has not earned the recognition that it deserves. A random sample of sixty ITA Journals, spanning years 1990–2018, yielded only one performance! My hope is to invigorate interest in this forgotten masterpiece of our repertoire.

Meditation & Decision . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Mahpar (b. 1977)World Premiere

Shelley Suminski, Colburn CSPA, Tenor TromboneHelen Lukan, Piano

Meditation & Decision (2010) by Steven Mahpar (b. 1977) is a single movement work divided into two sections. The Meditation section showcases the trombone’s thoughtful lyrical side. The Decision section is more technical, but still relies on the expressiveness of the trombone. Originally written for solo trombone and brass quartet (2 trumpets, horn, tuba), this 2018 reduction is for solo trombone and piano, and has yet to be performed. The original version for solo trombone and brass was premiered in 2012 in Southern California. The work makes use of modern harmonies and a wide range of the trombone’s versatility. The music demands the soloist employ contrasting lyrical vocal styles with strong accented articulate passages. The range of the solo part is two octaves, and a fourth. This includes passages of two octave arpeggios in a soft legato style.

Anacoluthon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Johnson (b. 1993) I. IntradaII. Solo

Lucas Rego Borges, Ohio University, Tenor TromboneJustin Snyder, Piano

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2:00 PM

Hahn Recital HallPresenter Recital: Mirari Brass Quintet

Joyful and versatile explorers of a fascinating spectrum of music, Mirari Brass balances intensity with levity, and refined virtuosity with pure fun. Now in its tenth season, Mirari has performed extensively across the United States and China, forging connections with all varieties of audiences, from young students to seasoned supporters. The group has performed on many concert series’ and held concert residencies at numerous universities, including University of Missouri-Kansas City, Truman State University, Cornell University, SUNY Potsdam, and many more. Mirari has consistently been dedicated to commissioning and arranging new works to expand the brass quintet genre. Since 2009, Mirari has added nearly two dozen works to the repertoire, many of which are now being performed by other groups around the country. Mirari showcases its passion for music education through master classes, clinics, and performances with students of all ages. All collegiate music professors, the quintet members relish extended time to interact and form lasting relationships with young musicians. They regularly perform concerts alongside students, promoting musical collaboration and challenging aspiring musicians to reach new levels of artistry.

Matthew Vangjel, TrumpetDoug Lindsey, Trumpet

Jessie Thoman, French HornSarah Paradis, Trombone

Stephanie Frye-Clark, TubaFire Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony DiLorenzo (b. 1967)Elegy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Noppe (b. 1983)String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847),

Arr. Verne ReynoldsI. Adagio non troppoII. AllegrettoIII. Andante espressivoIV. Molto allegro e vivace

Libertango . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992), Arr. Chris Van Hof

Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin McKee (b. 1980)

2:00 PM

Sursa Performance HallArtist Recital:

Pedro Carrero, Solo Trombone, Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar and Sebastian Cifuentes, Bass

Trombone, Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de ColombiaFeeling Soul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noelia Escalzo (b.1979)

I. Melancholy (Milonga)

II. Mystery (Tango)III. Romance (Zamba)IV. Celebration (Malambo)

Encuentros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolina Calvache (b. 1985)World Premiere

Zula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rafael A. Martinez (b. 1984) World Premiere

El Taguarote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wolfgang Ordoñez (b. 1986)Conversation for Tenor and Bass Trombone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Small (1943-1987)Bandolita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luis Uribe Bueno (1916-2000)

3:00 PM

Hahn Recital HallArtist Recital:

Mark Kellogg, Professor of Trombone, Eastman School of Music,

A Celebration of Solo Trombone Repertoire from the Eastman School of Music

Throughout the nearly 100 year history of the Eastman School of Music, the trombone studio has occupied a special place in the creative life of the institution. Faculty and students have inspired and valued the creation of new works for trombone, whether it be works for trombone choir, mixed chamber ensembles or solo works.This concert features four works; a new unaccompanied piece composed by the performer, a world premier by a current Eastman student, Ethan Cypress, and works by Eric Ewazen and Sydney Hodkinson. Each composer is an alumnus of the Eastman School.

Mark Kellogg, TrombonePriscilla Yuen, Piano

Suite for Unaccompanied Trombone (2017) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Kellogg (b. 1964)

I. PreludeII. TangoIII. Appalachian Ballade

Ballade for Tenor Trombone and Piano. . Eric Ewazen (b. 1954)Trauermusik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sydney Hodkinson (b. 1934)Rondeau in Seven Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Cypress (b. 1993)

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3:00 PM

Sursa Performance HallStudent Ensemble:

University of Mississippi Trombone Ensemble, Micah Everett, Director

The University of Mississippi Trombone Ensemble was reestablished in 2012 by current UM low brass professor, Micah Everett, after a hiatus of nearly twenty years. The ensemble serves as a vital extension of studio lessons and an enjoyable performance outlet for students, including twice-yearly concerts on campus and regular invitations to perform the national anthem at Ole Miss athletic events. The

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Jacob Trombone Octet is the most well-established “standard” work on our program for the ITF, though the brief fanfare Leviathan by Jack Wilds is quickly becoming part of the established repertoire, as are James Nova’s numerous arrangements of film music, of which Parade of Charioteers is an enjoyable example. The Hymn of Acxiom, arranged for the ensemble by former UM student Hunter McGuary, is a lovely tune but has a rather dystopian text, which is reflected in the strong dissonances heard near the climax of the piece. Sherri-Marcia Damon’s arrangements of spirituals and related works, including Ain’t a That Good News, are not tremendously well-known but are of high quality.

Tenor Trombones: Bass Trombones:Wesley Brown Justin Parks Jason BeghtolJessica Coates Michael Richard Monterio HatchAaron Dallaire Jacob Roland Gabriel MosleyKurt Hickey Trevor Shoup Larry ReauxKyle Hickey Eric Simmons Gavin WebbBrian Latch Quayshun Shumpert Tristen Laufenberg

Parade of Charioteers, from BEN-HUR. . . . . . . . . Miklos Rozsa (1907-1995),

arr. James NovaTrombone Octet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gordon Jacob (1895-1984)

I. AllegroII. Andante sostenutoIII. Allegro

The Hymn of Acxiom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vienna Teng (b. 1978), arr. Hunter McGuary

Leviathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Wilds (b. 1986)Ain’t a That Good News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traditional,

arr. Sherri-Marcia Damon

3:30 PM


Ricardo Mollá, International SoloistRicardo Mollá received his Bachelor’s Degree in trombone at the Conservatorio Superior de Música Oscar Esplá in Alicante (Spain) and the Hochschule für Musik, Theatre und Medien Hannover (Germany) with Javier García and Jonas Bylund, respectively. Personally invited by Joseph Alessi, principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic, he was awarded a scholarship by the Artists’ Society of Spain and Foundation JONDE-BBVA to study at the prestigious The Juilliard School of New York where he is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Classical Music. Besides this, he was a member of the Spanish Brass Academy, studying with Guillies Milliere, Indalecio Bonet and Carlos Gil. In addition, he has attended advanced courses and masterclasses for trombone with teachers as Michel Becquet, Christian Lindberg, Ian Bousfield, James Markey,

Colin Williams, David Rejano or Mark Hampson. His debut as a soloist was in Carnegie Hall (Recital Weill) after winning the first prize in the New York Artist International Competition.Élegie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873 - 1943)Fantasia Concertante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ricardo Mollá (b. 1992)Song of Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ricardo MolláLa Boda de Luis Alonso . . . . .Gerónimo Giménez (1854 - 1923)

arr. Ricardo Mollá

4:00 PM


Incantare, Trombones in the Renaissance

Incantare strives to highlight the musical and cultural connections of underexplored musicians from the Renaissance and early Baroque periods, especially music by composers, singers, and instrumentalists from marginalized communities in early modern Europe. A shared passion for this music and historically informed performance brought the ensemble together. The group strives to discover, research, transcribe, teach, and perform works that may not have been heard since their conception. The consort of sackbuts and violins has a long history and a unique sound that incorporates the vocal qualities of both instruments while retaining each of their distinct timbres, making it the perfect medium for performing the beautiful works from this rich musical time period.

Alice Culin-Ellison, ViolinAndrew Rader, AltoLiza Malamut, TromboneBen David Aronson, TrombonePaul von Hoff, TromboneGarrett Lahr, TromboneRebecca Burkart, OrganSonata 28 à 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johann Vierdanck (1605-1646)Jesu dulcis memoria . . . . . . Johann Rudolph Ahle (1625-1673)Canzon a due Tenori . . . . . . . .Bartolomé de Selma y Salaverde

(c.1595-after 1638)Sonata Prima à Sopran solo. . . .Dario Castello (c.1590-c.1658)Canzon Seconda à 4 . . . . . . . . Giovanni Gabrieli (c.1557-1612)Nasce la pena mia. . . . . . . . .Alessandro Striggio (c.1536-1592)Shir Ha’ammala-ot . . . . . . . . . . . Salamone Rossi (1570-c.1630)Lamento d’Arianna . . . . . . . Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)A Suite of Dances . . . . . . . Arr. Michael Praetorius (1571-1621)

I. Pavan “La Cornetta,” Anonymous (16th century)II. Galliard, Anthony Holborne (1545-1602)III. Padouana, Johann Hermann Schein (1586-1630)IV. 2 Branles, Pierre-Francisque Caroubel (1556-1611 or 1615)

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Liza Malamut

Pedro Carrero

4:30 PM


Ohio University Trombone Choir, Dr. Lucas Borges, Director

The trombone choir at Ohio University was founded in 1962 by low brass professor Robert Smith. The choir gained prominence in the 1980s when Reginald Fink began his tenure as the director. It was also during his time at Ohio University that many of Fink’s important publications were created. Following his death in 1996, Ohio University hired Tony Baker to guide the studio and trombone choir. Following Tony’s appointment to the trombone faculty at the University of North Texas in the fall of 2000, Chris Hayes led the studio for 12 years until he became director of the School of Music. Sarah Paradis took over the studio in 2012 until moving to Boise State University in 2014. Lucas Borges has been leading the program since then. The OU Trombone Choir will perform a diverse program opening with James Kazik’s energetic Mini Overture. It also includes an epic variations piece entitled Octeto em 3 Temas (ITF premiere) by Brazilian composer Hugo Pinheiro, an arrangement of OU’s own Nolan Miller of Tchaikovsky’s Andante from his Fifth Symphony, and Ron Barron’s arrangement of J. S. Bach’s “Little Fugue”.

Colton Allen Matthew Harrison Halle SeymourGarrett Birk Alec Ingram Ryan SteereAlexander Eberhardt Emily Justice Ben StingoMathew Gordon Jared Kitchen Jeremiah UmholtzRyan Greenside Nolan Miller Sheridan WilsonErich Haller Dylan O’Donnell Clayton Yoshifuku

Mini Overture (1999) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Kazik (b. 1975)Octeto em 3 Temas (2018). . . . . . . . . . .Hugo Pinheiro (b. 1979)Andante Cantabile fromSymphony No. 5 (1888) . . . . . . . . P. I. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

Arr. Nolan Miller“Little” Fugue in G-moll (c. 1707) . . . . . J. S. Bach (1685 -1750)

Arr: Ron Barron

4:30 PM

MIB 152Artist Lecture:

History of the Trombone in Japan, Yu Tamaki, International Soloist

Yu Tamaki, International soloist, presents the story of how the trombone became established in Japan. Starting with ancient shells to the modern trombone, this presentation will be an excellent bridge to get ready for the 2020 ITF in Japan.

5:00 PM


Duo Steiner-HochwartnerWith his solo playing described as being “beautifully controlled with a vocal sound,” Italian Trombonist Peter Steiner is recognized across the world as “a new trombone star within his generation,” who “plays with total control.” Together with Constanze Hochwartner (piano/organ), as Duo Steiner-Hochwartner, the pair perform a guest artist recital at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as part of their three-month world tour of the United States, Europe, Asia and South America. At the age of 23, Peter Steiner was appointed Trombonist of the Vienna State Opera and Vienna Philharmonic for the 2016-2017 season. Steiner has since performed as guest trombonist with the Munich Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Constanze Hochwartner received her first piano lessons at the young age of three, before being accepted into a class for gifted students in 2005 at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria. After graduating from high school, she switched her focus from piano to organ and started her studies in concert performance for organ with Univ. Prof. Ulrich Walther. Simultaneously, she studied instrumental and vocal pedagogy with an additional focus on piano and graduated in the Fall of 2017. In October 2017 she started her Master’s degree studying with Karin Tafeit (organ) at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz. She has also been mentored by Univ. Prof. Gunther Rost.

Peter Steiner, Trombone Constanze Hochwartner, Piano and Organ

Rondo “alla Turca” . . . Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) arr. Andrew Markel

“Somewhere” from West Side Story . . . . . . . . Leonard Bernstein (1918 – 1990), arr. Andrew Markel

Concerto No. 1 - Artifacts . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Markel (b. 1994)World Premiere

Suite from “The Planets” . . . . . . . . . . Gustav Holst (1874-1934), arr. Andrew Markel

Toccata & Fugue in D-moll . . . . . . . . . . . Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750), arr. Andrew Markel

7:00 PM


Murray State University Trombone Choir, Li Kuang, Director

Hailing from Murray, Kentucky, the friendliest small town in American by the US Today! We are the Murray State University Trombone Choir! The MSU Trombone Choir serves as the laboratory extension of the MSU trombone studio and strives to showcase the talent of our Music Department. The MSU Trombone Choir is comfortable with interpreting both classical and jazz repertoire, and

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we regularly commission and advocate new works from a variety of composers. The MSU Trombone Choir has presented concerts and performances at many regional, national and international conferences and venues. The group consists typically of 8-16 undergraduate trombone students from music majors to music minors. Besides of sharing our passion for the trombone and music at this years’ ITF, the performance is also a tribute to our long-time MSU trombone professor Raymond Conklin who recently passed away at the age of 71, shortly after announcing his retirement from 45 years of teaching at MSU. Professor Conklin was a regular attendee of the International Trombone Festival and an active member of the International Trombone Association. We are so honored to receive this opportunity to perform at the 2019 International Trombone Festival, and we can’t wait to meet everyone there!

Tenor Trombones: Bass Trombones:Zackery (Eli) Meece Joseph Noble Mark MeyerJames Harrison Aaron Beach Anthony BrownThomas Wheeler Jamie Blaylock Parker JamesKorie Brewer Kristen Watkins Katherine Joiner Lauren Blume Evan Schwepker

Apogee Fanfare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris M. Sharpe (b. 1988)Langsam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gustav Mahler (1860-1911),

arr. Charles DePaoloTip of the Spear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike D’Ambrosio (b. 1974)

World PremierePASSAGE: Sempre Avanti . . . . . . . .Joseph T. Spaniola (b. 1963)Reflection and Celebration . . . . . . . . . David Wilborn (b. 1961)

7:00 PM

Sursa Performance HallITA Award Ceremony:

Ken Hanlon Award Inaugural PresentationKen Hanlon, age 77, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on November 27, 2018, at St. Rose Siena Hospital. Ken was undoubtedly a modest man and one of the most humble and generous individuals one would ever want to meet. The Awards Committee are therefore delighted to be able to offer for the first time this award to Steve Wolfinbarger.

Gifts to the Ken Hanlon ITA Memorial Scholarship can be mailed to:

UNLV FoundationUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas

Box 4510064505 S. Maryland Pkwy.

Las Vegas, NV 89154-1006For online gifts visit: https://netcommunity.unlv.edu/givetofinearts

7:30 PM

Sursa Performance HallArtist Concert:

Principal Trombone Virtuosi: David Rejano and Jörgen van Rijen

Pre-Concert Awards: Competition Winners Announced, Donald Pinson, ITA Competitions Coordinator

This program features a mélange of styles, instrumentation, and eras all presented by two of the leading trombonists on the planet: David Rejano (Principal Trombone, Los Angeles Philharmonic), and Jörgen van Rijen (principal trombone, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra). Both artists have recently released new albums, and audience members will enjoy selections from those recordings. Also on the program are selections featuring both players in duo along with the ITF2019 String Quartet, and a world premiere work by composer Juan J. Colomer.

Jörgen van Rijen, TromboneDavid Rejano, TromboneHelen Lukan, Piano and HarpsichordJason Snyder, PianoNicole Tretick-Goslin, ViolinAnna Vayman, ViolinDerek Reeves, ViolaPeter Opie, Cello

From the opera King Arthur . . . . . . Henry Purcell (1658-1695)I. Sound a parley II. Two daughtersIII. If love every creature

Suite en Duo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean Cras (1879 – 1932)1. Préambule2. Modéré 3. Assez lent4. Danse à onze temps

Méditation from Thaïs . . . . . . . . . Jules Massenet (1842 – 1912)Fratres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arvo Pärt (b. 1935)Concerto for Oboe . . . . . . .Alessandro Marcello (1673 – 1747)/

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 . . . Gustav Mahler (1860 – 1911)Intermedio from “La Vida Breve” . . . . . . . . . . . . Manuel de Falla

(1876 – 1946)Syracuse Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JacobTV (b. 1951)Concerto for violin . . . . . . . . . . . Antonio Vivaldi (1678 – 1741)/

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)Thelma & Louise on a Vespa . . . . . . . .Juan J. Colomer (b. 1966)

World Premiere

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David Rejano

8:00 AM

Group Warm-up Sessions Hahn Recital Hall:

Dr. Noel Wallace, Director, Hebron High School Trombone Choir

MIB 152: Dr. Elisabeth Shafer, Visiting Assistance

Professor of Trombone, The University of AkronOpen warm-up sessions for players of all levels. Bring your horn!

Morning Yoga: TC 120:

Amelia Rosenberger, Trombonist and 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher

Amelia leads an easy, beginner friendly yoga practice that is a great way to warm up your body before playing the trombone. These classes will target neck, shoulder, and back stiffness.

8:30 AM

Hahn Recital Hall: Participant Trombone Choir A Rehearsal

MIB 152: Participant Trombone Choir B Rehearsal

TC 120: Participant Trombone Choir C Rehearsal

TC 121: Participant Trombone Choir D Rehearsal

For attendees who signed up to perform with a participant choir, please proceed to the rehearsal rooms listed above. Your choir assignment should have been given to you at registration. If you are unsure which choir to attend, please visit the registration desk.

9:30 AM


Robert Marsteller Tenor Trombone CompetitionRepertoire: Concerto, movements 1 and 2

by Ida Gotkovsky Pianist: Justin Snyder

FINALISTS:Marie Nøkleby Hanssen (Hochschule für Musik, Theater und

Medien Hannover; Jonas Bylund, teacher)Christopher Terrazas (University of Texas at El Paso;

Steve Wilson, teacher)Pavlo Titiaiev (Hochschule für Musik, Theater und

Medien Hannover; Jonas Bylund, teacher)

Sursa Performance HallArtist Master Class:

Pedro Carrero (Solo Trombone Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar)

and Sebastian Cifuentes (bass trombone, Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional

de Colombia)

10:30 AM


George Roberts Bass Trombone CompetitionRepertoire: Concerto for Bass Trombone, movements 1 and 2, by Elizabeth Raum

Pianist: Michael SchneiderFINALISTS:

Erlend Sun Dragland (Conservatorium van Amsterdam; Ben van Dijk, teacher)

Riley McGinn (University of California, Los Angeles; James Miller, teacher)

Shane Stewart (Rice University; Allen Barnhill, teacher)

MIB 152Presenter Master Class/Lecture:

Jeff Dunn, Founder and Director, Tomball Trombone Institute

Ben David Aronson, Adjunct Professor of Low Brass, SUNY Geneseo,

Hobart & William Smith CollegesMatthew Halbert, Bass Trombone,

Des Moines Symphony, Teaching Artist, Drake University

Creating Opportunities for Young TrombonistsDunn, Aronson, and Halbert will share their experience starting a brand new program for middle school students in Texas: the Tomball Trombone Institute. This week-long program offers young trombonists a chance to experience chamber music, trombone choir, faculty recitals, and work with expert teachers and performing artists. The institute has expanded to include a high school division, as well as professional development for band directors. Attendees will learn about skills and tools for creating student opportunities, including event and program design, recruitment of students while advertising to parents, funding and budgeting, and more. Dunn, Aronson, and Halbert bring a wealth of experience with communication, collaboration, and partnerships between individuals and institutions to see projects through. The clinicians will also share ideas for advertising in the modern era through social media, creating a recognizable brand, and making connections to improve participation and reputation.

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Western Carolina University Trombone Choir, Zsolt Szabo, Director

Participating at the International Trombone Festival for the first time, the Western Carolina University Trombone Choir is an ensemble made of undergraduate music students. The ensemble proposes to premier new works and arrangements for large trombone choir, primarily by our own student members. Included in the program are three world premiere arrangements as well as a couple standard works.

Max Reber Thomas Long Jared GrabkoJustin Motley Harrison Burcham Zack BrownTim Justiss Matthew McCrary Brett FarrisSam Rohed Eli Wright Gregory ReglingAnna Kelley Kevin Baker Sam Pennell

Seven Bagatelles (selections). . . . . . . Hidas Frigyes (1928-2007)1. Moderato festivo2. Scherzando6. Valse moderato7. Moderato festivo

The Death of Ase, from Peer Gynt Suite No.1 . . . . .Edvard Grieg (1843-1907),

arr. Sam PennellWorld Premiere

Monumental Etude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steven Verhelst (1981)Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. . . . . . . . .Hideki Sakamoto (1972),

arr. Harrison BurchamWorld Premiere

Piu Mosso, Allegro fromSlavonic March . . . . . . . Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893),

arr. Sam PennellWorld Premiere

11:00 AM

Sursa Performance HallArtist Master Class:

Jörgen van Rijen, Principal Trombone, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Jörgen van Rijen, principal trombone of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and international soloist, presents a master class for solo and ensemble players featuring live performances by student trombonists. A trombonist at the upper echelon of our instrumental community, Mr. van Rijen’s insights, concepts, and thoughts will be valuable and of interest to players at all levels.

11:30 AM


ITA Alto Trombone CompetitionRepertoire: Sonata for Althorn and Piano

by Paul Hindemith Pianist: Michael Schneider

FINALISTS:Huw Evans (Royal Academy of Music; Mark Templeton

and Matthew Gee, teachers)Martin Simon (Mozarteum University Salzburg; Dany Bonvin, teacher)

Evan Williams (University of Texas at Austin; Nathaniel Brickens, teacher)

MIB 152Presenter Recital:

Sam SpÖrri Scott Routenberg, Piano

Nick Turner, BassCassius Goens III, Drums

TC 120Presenter Lecture:

Dr. Peter Iltis, Professor of Kinesiology, Gordon College;

Director, MRI Brass Repositry Project, Max-Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Real-time MRI: Application to Brass Performance

This presentation will first describe the historical roots of MRI use in the study of musicians, covering the basic principles of MRI technology, the patented development of real-time imaging by the Biomedical NMR Research Group, Max-Planck-Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, and the adaptation of real-time MRI use in studying brass players that looks at early problems, solutions, and findings. Included in this portion of the talk is an overview of the development of how specific adaptations were made in the design and use of MRI-compatible instruments. Research projects conducted over the past 5 years will be described, highlighting the progression of ideas as well as significant findings resulting from that work, with particular emphasis on pedagogical applications and the study of embouchure dystonia. There will be many MRI films providing examples of our findings. Finally, the MRI Brass Repository Project (MBRP) will be described, highlighting its goals for the near and distant future. This will have particular applicability for trombone players and will include information for how our repository of MRI films will be made available to any brass specialists who desire to conduct their own research.

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Jörgen van Rijen

1:00 PM

Sursa Performance HallPresenter Recital:

twoRESONATEProf. James Aaron Martin from Shepherd University is joined by D. C. organist Yeri Jang to present little-known works for bass, tenor, and alto trombone and organ. Included in this are 2 North American premieres: Enjott Schneider’s Golgatha for bass trombone and organ, and Reinhard Raue’s 3 Pastelles for alto trombone and organ. The duo will also introduce many in the ITF audience to John Pursers’s jagged and powerful “Skyelines,” Anthony Plog’s introspective work “Sonare,” and the highly religious “Domine, Dona Nobis Pacem” by Frigyes Hidas. To round out the program they will bring back a trombone favorite with Alexandre Guilmant’s masterpiece - Morceau Symphonique.

James Aaron Martin, Tenor, Bass, & Alto TrombonesYeri Jang, Organ

Sonare (2011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony Plog (b. 1947)Skyelines I & II (1997) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Purser (b. 1942)

I. Largo SostenutoII. Vivace e animato

Domine, Dona Nobis Pacem (1994) . . . Frigyes Hidas (b. 1928)Golgatha (2009). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enjott Schneider (b. 1950)

US PremiereI. IntroductionII. Chaconne

Drei Pastelle (1998) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reinhard Raue (1953-2006)US Premiere

I. Andante Moderato II. Unnamed III. a piacere (largamente)

Morceau Symphonique, Op 88 (1902) . . . .Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)



Mythos II: War of the Wood . . . . . . . . . David Herring (b. 1970)I. Forest of Enchantment and DelightII. The GremlinsIII. SpritesIV. Battle Amongt the Oaks and Elms

Micah Everett, University of Mississippi Alto Trombone

Mythos II: War of the Wood, composed in 2001 by David Herring (b. 1970), is an interesting but infrequently performed work. Written for unaccompanied alto trombone, Mythos II depicts in four movements the rather un-peaceful coexistence of two sets of mythical creatures, Sprites and Gremlins, who share the same forest. The first movement, “Forest of Enchantment and Delight,” introduces the would-be peaceful scene, interrupted by “The Gremlins” in the second movement, whose violent portrayal is punctuated by warlike yells. “Sprites” are depicted more gently in the third movement, while the “Battle Amongst the Oaks and Elms” is fought in the final movement, with the Sprites being the apparent victors over the belligerent Gremlins. The technical demands of this piece are atypical of alto trombone works, including vocalization, flutter-tonguing, and exploration of the low and pedal registers in addition to the usual high-range playing.

Descending Into Light . . . . . . . . . . . Inez S. McComas (b. 1977)World Premiere

I. As I fly above the ground at nightII. My eyes see lights upon the ground. As I move closer they twinkle for me...III. Such a beautiful reverse.

Duo Atypique: Christa J. Frye, ClarinetJoseph W. Frye, University of Tennessee at Martin

Tenor TromboneDuo Atypique seeks to explore the uncommon pairing of clarinet and trombone in chamber music and promote the ensemble as a viable medium for both existing and future compositions. Arranging music written for voices and other instrument combinations as a starting point, the duo found that the combination yields a unique, yet surprisingly pleasing timbre that has not been widely explored. Duo Atypique strives to provide an entertaining product that appeals to diverse musical tastes through engaging and thought-provoking performances.

The Secret of Ben Søgen . . . . . . . . . . . .Elizabeth Raum (b. 1945)US Premiere

Dr. David Dick, University of Regina TromboneJustin Snyder, Piano

This work was commissioned by a University of Regina student, who won a prestigious recital competition in our province. It premiered January, 2019. From the composer: “I’ve always been fascinated by the Nordic heroes that appear in comic books and video games like Thor or Odin. My concept was to conjure up a video game champion who goes through various adventures to achieve his final quest. The Hero Trombonist has a theme stated in the beginning, and this motif continues through a variety of backgrounds (or adventures) before the final major key of his goal being achieved. However, the Secret of Ben Søgen is that he doesn’t exist. My original title was Bone Quest, a pun on the word, trombone, combined with Quest but that didn’t invoke the image I wanted so I decided to create a character from

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the Danish translation of Bone Quest. Thus Ben Søgen.” Elizabeth Raum was a big part of our musical community and her husband, trombonist Richard Raum, taught many trombone students in his time at the University of Regina, including myself. It was a pleasure to be involved in this process, through the unique perspective of a teacher working with a commissioning student.

Cruise Elroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kenyon Wilson (b.1970)World Premiere

Eric Henson, Limestone College, Contrabass TromboneMs. Rachel Park, Piano

Cruise Elroy for contrabass trombone and piano celebrates the antagonists from Toru Iwatani’s arcade game Pac-Man (1980). Each of the four themes reflects a personality of the iconic ghosts. A lyrical tango, Shadowy, opens the piece. The second theme, Bashful, is an awkward exchange between the soloist and piano, with the piano representing the inner doubt of the performer. Slow and burdensome, the Pokey theme explores the extreme lower register of the contrabass. The final section, Speedy, demonstrates the agility of this grand instrument. Cruise Elroy was commissioned by Eric Henson (Augusta Symphony), James Nova (Pittsburgh Symphony), Denson Paul Pollard (Indiana University), Matthew Guilford (National Symphony Orchestra), Shelby Kifer (University of Tulsa), Christopher Bassett (Jacksonville Symphony), Eric High (St. Norbert College), Javier Colomer (Escola Comarcal de Música del Comtat), Charlie Vernon (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Derek Bromme (University of Minnesota, Duluth), Karl Wiederwohl (MacPhail Center for Music), Gerry Pagano (St. Louis Symphony), and Christian Jones (Royal Northern College of Music). ~ Kenyon Wilson

1:00 PM

MU 123Presenter Lecture/Master Class:

Amelia Rosenberger, Trombonist and 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga for Trombone Players

This participatory class highlights the benefits of yoga for trombonists. Topics such as injury prevention and music performance anxiety are discussed.

1:30 PM

MIB 152Presenter Panel Discussion:

David Wilborn, Associate Professor of Music, Texas A&M University, with composers Thomas

Zugger, Frank Gulino, and Lauren Bernofsky, Composition and the State of Literature for the

Modern TromboneIn this interactive session, composers Lauren Bernofsky, Frank Gulino, Thomas Zugger and David Wilborn will discuss composition writing for the trombone. Each composer will share his/her expertise

and personal observations on the state of music writing for the trombone, and offer suggestions on how to compose effectively. The session will conclude with mentorship for musicians who wish to compose at the professional level. Suggestions on how to determine a publisher, whether or not to self-publish, whether or not to write arrangements verses original music, where to locate resources for enrichment, and many more topics will be discussed. Spectators are encouraged to ask questions and engage in the discussion.

2:00 PM


Tony Baker, Professor of Trombone, The University of North Texas

Considered one of the finest trombonists of his generation, Tony Baker is currently a faculty member at the University of North Texas College of Music. Previously, Mr. Baker served as assistant professor of trombone at Ohio University and as visiting assistant professor of trombone and euphonium at Kent State University. A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, he is an alumnus of the University of Minnesota and the University of Central Arkansas. Mr. Baker’s professional experience is as varied as it is substantial. Currently a member of the Dallas Opera Orchestra, he has performed with ensembles such as the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, the Minnesota Opera Orchestra, the New Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra, and the Dallas, Richardson, Columbus, Akron, Arkansas, and Duluth-Superior symphony orchestras.

Michael Schneider, PianoConcord Etude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Wintle (1942-2013)Movement for Trombone and Piano . .Frigyes Hidas (1928-2007)Deux Arabesques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Arr Tony BakerIn Heart and Soul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Day (b. 1996)Vignettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Schneider (b. 1975)Air Varie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Pryor (1869-1942)

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Tony Baker

Sursa Performance HallCommunity Trombone Choir:

UTRGV Community Trombone Choir, Dr. Bill Haugeberg, Director

The UTRGV Community Trombone Choir is a community trombone ensemble which held its inaugural concert in the spring of 2018 at UT-RGV in Brownsville, Texas. This Ensemble is comprised of college professors, public school band directors and college students in the Rio Grande Valley and is dedicated to the performance of new and standard repertoire for large trombone ensembles. This performance will include: Denali Fanfare by James Bicigo, Huapango by Noe Garcia, ‘spectives by Mark Scott, Cappriccio by Steven Verhelst featuring Dr. Jason Hausback and Full Tilt by Anthony DiLorenzo. The UTRGV Community Trombone Choir is led by Dr. Bill Haugeberg.

Dr. Pedro Martinez Nathan LimasDr. Ben Coy Carlos RodriguezDr. Jason Watkins Marco BetancourtRogelio Barajas Israel LopezNoe Garcia Jose Cruz

Denali Fanfare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James BicigoWorld Premiere

Full Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony DiLorenzoCappriccio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steven Verhelst

featuring Dr. Jason HausbackSpectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Scott

I. IntroII. Retro

Huapango . . . . . . . . . . . . . José Pablo Moncayo arr. Noe Garcia

2:30 PM


ITF2019 Salsa All-Stars, El Mundo de SalsaGrammy-winning Panamanian trombonist Avenicio “Veni” Nuñez is the lead trombonist in Orquesta Roberto Delgado, and frequently records and tours with the legendary salsero Rubén Blades. This performance explores the myriad varieties of sub-styles all filed under “salsa,” an essential genre for trombonists, and a genre that has long put the trombone front and center. This marks the first time an all-salsa performance has been featured at an ITF.About Veni Nuñez: Graduated from the National University of Panama and educated at the University of Costa Rica where he studied with acclaimed trombone quartet Trombones de Costa Rica, has participated in courses with great teachers as Luis Fred, Enrique Crespo, Ralph Sauer, Pete Ellefson, Don Lucas, Steve Norrell, Miguel Rivera, Mark Kellogg, Victor Paz, Jim Martin and others, was granted a scholarship by the State of Sao Paulo (Brazil) for the Winter Festival of Campos de Jordao also the same year he was selected to the FOSJA in Puerto Rico.

Veni Nuñez, Trombone (Panamá)José León, Trombone (Venezuela)Pedro Carrero, Trombone (Venezuela)Chris Van Hof, Trombone (USA)Catie Hickey, Trombone (USA)Sebastian Cifuentes, Bass Trombone (Colombia)Ball State faculty rhythm section:Scott Rountenberg, PianoNick Tucker, BassCassius Goens III, Drums

Program to be selected from:Boleros “Mix”

La Murga de Panamá (Willie Colón)Moliendo Café (Hugo Blanco)

“New York” SalsaRubén Blades MedleySalsa Sensual “Mix”

All arrangements by J.M. Caballero

3:00 PM


Nathan Zgonc, Atlanta Symphony OrchestraNathan Zgonc is currently the Acting Principal of the Atlanta Symphony and holds the Associate Principal Second/Utility Trombone chair since the 2011 season. Before this appointment, Mr. Zgonc played Principal trombone in the Vancouver Symphony, Principal trombone in the Utah Symphony and Opera, Principal trombone in the Sarasota Orchestra, Principal and Second trombone in the San Antonio Symphony, and trombone in the United States Navy Band and the Oregon Symphony. In 2013 and 2009, he spent the Summer as the Principal Trombone with the Seattle Opera for Wagner’s Ring Cycle. He has also performed with the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony, Houston Symphony, Tanglewood, Music Academy of the West, and the Aspen Music Festival.

With Jim Nova, TromboneHanako Yamagat-Greenburg-Greenberg, Piano

Fantasy for Trombone and Piano. . . . Paul Creston (1906-1985)Churn Yuen Yo Gou (Through Shadow) 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Taylor (b 1965)

Thursday, July 11


Veni Nuñez

Conversation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Small (1927-2017)Romeo and Juliet Suite. . . . . . . . . .Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953)

Arr. by Philip Brown, Nathan Zgonc and Jim Nova

MIB 152Artist master class:

Incantare (Liza Malamut, Ben David Aronson, Garret Lahr, Paul von Hoff),

Performing Renaissance Music on Modern TrombonesIn this Artist Master Class, Liza Malamut and members of the ensemble Incantare share insights and tips on how best to perform music from the Renaissance on modern instruments. As trombonists, we all enjoy playing the instrumental and vocal music of the great Renaissance and Baroque composers, but we often miss the mark on nuance and style, and therefore miss the real beauty inherent in this ancient music. Using student performers selected from ITF Student Ensembles, the clinicians will give practical and insightful thoughts for enhancing performance of this now-standard repertoire.

3:30 PM


Hebron High School Trombone Octet, Noel Wallace, Director

The Hebron High School Trombone Octet is made up of current trombone students from Hebron High School, in Carrollton Texas. The group is under the direction of Dr. Noel Wallace. The octet started as select group of the Hebron High School Trombone Choir. In addition to the octet students also participate and perform with small trombone ensembles including trombone choir, sextet, quartet, trio, and duet. Recent performances of the trombone ensembles from Hebron include featured performances at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University, and the University of North Texas. As individuals trombone students from Hebron consistently distinguish themselves at the TMEA Region, Area, and State competition. As soloists the students consistently distinguish themselves at both local and state level solo competitions. Members of the trombone ensembles have gone on to study both musical and non-musical degrees at Vanderbilt University, Baylor University, the University of North Texas, Duke University, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M Commerce, Tarleton State University, Oklahoma University, Oklahoma State University, the University of Michigan, Brigham Young University Idaho, and proudly serving their county in the United States Marine Corps.

Chance Hoang Ishaan SharmaChad Akin Ian AsplundDrew Carroll Ian BoggsEthan Guzman Ryan Kerch

Schezo Funebre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek Bougeois (1941-2017)Hiros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Verhelst (1981)Time For A Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hank Levy (1927-2001),

Arranger Carl Lundgren

TC 120Meeting: ITA General Meeting

4:00 PM


Yu Tamaki, International SoloistA Japanese Trombonist active in Europe, Japan and the United States, as a Soloist, Chamber musician, Orchestra player, Educator and Author. Pro Arte Musicae, S.E.Shires Co. and willie’s Mouthpieces Official Artist. As a soloist, Yu has frequent appearances with the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, with Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, Tokyo City Philharmonic, Tokyo New City Orchestra and others. His performance repertoire includes Tomasi, Martin, Bourgeois, Frumerie, Rimsky-Korsakov, Guilmant, Yamaguchi (world premiere, commissioned by TKWO), Appermont and etc. Yu has given many solo recitals in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Ibaraki, United States and Switzerland.

Helen Lukan, PianoColors for Trombone . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bert Appermont (b. 1973)

1. Yellow2. Red3. Blue4. Green

An;G;El for Solo Trombone and Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minako Seki (b. 1973)

World PremiereSonata for Trombone and Piano. . . . . . . . Yasuhide Ito (b. 1960)

World PremiereBogo Bogo “it is not my voice”. . . . . .Fredrik HÖgberg (b. 1971)

4:30 PM

Hahn Recital HallPresenter Recital:

John Romero, Principal Trombone, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York

John Romero, principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, presents a solo recital with pianist Kelly Lin. Featuring the Gunnar de Frumerie Cello Concerto.

Kelly Lin, PianoBolivar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric CookSonata for Trombone and Piano. . . . . Per Gunnar de Frumerie

I. Con moto moderatoII. Tema con variazioni (Andante)III. Allegretto amabile

Doolallynastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian LynnSinfonia in F Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . Giovanni Battista Pergolesi

I. ComodoII. AllegroIII. AdagioIV. Presto

Air Varie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Pryor

Thursday, July 11


MIB 152Competition Final:

Carl Fontana and JJ Johnson Jazz Trombone Competitions

Scott Routenberg, Piano Nick Tucker, Bass

Cassius Goens III, DrumsFONTANA FINALISTS:

Jack Kotze (Manhattan School of Music; Marshall Gilkes, teacher)David Mosko (Rutgers University; Conrad Herwig, teacher)

Joseph Yang (Valley Christian Conservatory; Paul Radke, teacher)JOHNSON FINALISTS:

Ethan Cypress (Eastman School of Music; Mark Kellogg, teacher)Joseph Giordano (Manhattan School of Music; Marshall Gilkes, teacher)

Chris Glassman (Michigan State University; Michael Dease, teacher)

5:00 PM


George Curran, Bass Trombone, New York Philharmonic

George Curran became the bass trombonist of the New York Philharmonic in June 2013 after serving in that role with the Orchestra during the 2012–13 season. Previously, he was a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for five years and a fellow with the New World Symphony. He has also performed with the major orchestras of Cincinnati, Detroit, Colorado, North Carolina, and Alabama. In 2010 he performed with the Atlanta Trombone Project on a recording titled Roadwork. This project resulted in the formation of the Southeast Trombone Symposium, a week-long summer workshop at Columbus State University (CSU) where college students are coached by members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra trombone section. Mr. Curran was a soloist on a recently released recording titled A Beautiful Noise, which features prominent trombone soloists performing with the CSU Trombone Choir, including Philharmonic Principal Trombone Joseph Alessi. Mr. Curran has also performed concertos with the U.S. Army Band at the Eastern Trombone Workshop, Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra, and many college ensembles. A native of Farmington Hills, Michigan, George Curran received his bachelor’s degree in music education from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

Hanako Yamagat-Greenburg, PianoJose Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan Collins (b. 1967)

World PremiereI. AllegrettoII. AffettuosoIII. Vivo

Bass Trombone Concerto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenneth FuchsPrague Concerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Brubeck (b. 1952)

I. Return of the PrinceII. Song of the MountainsIII. Dance of the Neocons

7:00 PM


Texas A&M University-Kingsville Trombone Choir, Dr. Oscar Diaz, Jr., Director

The Texas A&M University-Kingsville Trombone Choir is comprised of undergraduate students that perform different styles of music ranging from band/orchestra/choir transcriptions to standards in the trombone choir idiom. The trombone choir and South Texas Trombone Sound (STTS), have been recognized as one of the top trombone ensembles in the world by The International Trombone Association and has received an honorable mention award from the Emory Remington Trombone Choir competition. They have also received a second prize award from the ENKOR International Music Competition. Over the years, members of the TAMUK Trombone studio have placed in or have won national and international solo competitions as well as being accepted to many outstanding institutions throughout the nation post-graduation. All music education graduates have a 100% job placement rate teaching in the public schools in the state of Texas. All the trombone ensembles are an integral part of the TAMUK Trombone studio and include everything from quartets up to a large trombone ensemble of 32 players. This very special International Trombone Festival performance will contain works representing different countries in the form of pieces written for the trombone choir idiom, a transcription from a string quartet and works written for orchestras.

Tenor Trombones: BassTrombones:Jesse Atkinson Brandon Lowe Alfredo AboytesJosie Chapa Daniel Martinez Jose AstorgaXavier Esparza Reynol Martinez Marcos CuellarAmanda Esteves Alejandro Nava Matthew GonzalezMatthew Gallegos Guillermo Navarro Eric GarciaCarlos Garcia Juan Padilla Eden GarzaAbel Garza Cristian Palacios Antonio GuajardoJoey Guerra Jorge Rodriguez Willis KellerOscar Guerrero Patrick Schmidt Jadon RobertsJesus Ibarra Colleen Solis Edgar Lopez Marco Villarreal Jaime Lopez

Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare . . . Richard Strauss (1864-1949), Arranger (Chris Garcia)

Duet For Our Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Ewazen (1954)II. Of Chaos

Jorge Rodriguez, Tenor Trombone & Eden Garza, Bass Trombone, Soloists

6.35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Verhelst (1981)Allegro Molto from String Quartet No. 8 . . . . . . Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975),

Arr. Jorge RodriguezHuapango . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jose Pablo Moncayo (1912-1958),

Arranger (Noe Garcia)

Thursday, July 11


7:30 PM

Sursa Performance Hall

ITA Lifetime Achievement Award:Irv Wagner

Professor of Trombone, University of Oklahoma

Artist Concert: Concerto Night

ITF2019 Festival Wind Ensemble, Tom Caneva and Caroline Hand: Co-DirectorsPre-Concert Awards: Competition Winners Announced,

Donald Pinson, ITA Competitions Coordinator

Featuring five international soloists, this evening of concertos is a concert showcasing the full color and expressive possibilities of the trombone. Soloists include Jörgen van Rijen (Principal Trombone, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra), Kenneth Thompkins (Principal Trombone, Detroit Symphony Orchestra), Gordon Wolfe and Venessa Fralick (Principal and Second/Associate Principal Trombone, Toronto Symphony Orchestra), and Peter Steiner (international soloist). Backing up the soloists is the ITF2019 Festival Wind Ensemble, comprised of Ball State University faculty and students, as well as many top-flight freelance performers from around the state of Indiana.

Soloists:

Vanessa Fralick, Associate Principal Trombone, Toronto SymphonyGordon Wolfe, Principal Trombone, Toronto SymphonyJörgen van Rijen, Principal Trombone, Royal ConcertgebouwPeter Steiner, International SoloistKenneth Thompkins, Principal Trombone, Detroit SymphonyConcerto No. 1 - Artifacts . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Markel (b. 1994)World PremiereRhapsodia Borealis. . . . . . . . . . . Søren Hyldgaard (1962 - 2018)Streets of Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Kulesha (b. 1954)

World Premiere

“We would like to thank the Canada Council for the Arts for their generous support in commissioning Streets of Fire.”

- Gordon, Vanessa, members of the ITF Board and Staff

Stargazer . . . . . . . . . Jonathan Dove (b. 1959), arr. James Kazik

Thursday, July 11


Kenneth ThomkinsVanessa Fralick Gordon Wolfe Peter SteinerJörgen van Rijen

8:00 AM

Group Warm-up Sessions: Hahn Recital Hall:

Nathan Zgonc, Atlanta Symphony OrchestraMIB 152:

Pedro Carrero, Solo Trombone Orquesta Sinfónica Simón BolívarOpen warm-up sessions for players of all levels. Bring your horn!

Morning Yoga: TC 120:

Amelia Rosenberger, Trombonist and 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher

Amelia leads an easy, beginner friendly yoga practice that is a great way to warm up your body before playing the trombone. These classes will target neck, shoulder, and back stiffness.

8:30 AM

Hahn Recital Hall: Participant Trombone Choir A Rehearsal

MIB 152: Participant Trombone Choir B Rehearsal

TC 120: Participant Trombone Choir C Rehearsal

TC 121: Participant Trombone Choir D Rehearsal

For attendees who signed up to perform with a participant choir, please proceed to the rehearsal rooms listed above. Your choir assignment should have been given to you at registration. If you are unsure which choir to attend, please visit the registration desk.

9:30 AM

Hahn Recital HallPanel Discussion:

Jeff Dunn, Tom Riccobono, Dr. Noel Wallace, Ben David Aronson, Matthew Halbert,

Dr. Karen Marston, Moderator, Teaching the Next Generation

Karen Marston moderates a panel discussion about pedagogy, opportunities, challenges, and rewards of working with young trombonists from the first day of playing through the undergraduate audition. Each panelist brings a different experience: Tom Riccobono teaches at the Interlochen Arts Academy, and Ben David Aronson teaches for community music schools in Rochester, NY. Noel Wallace and Jeff Dunn have both served as independent contractors for Texas public schools, and Matthew Halbert has taught privately and at several summer programs for young people. Topics will include techniques for beginning students, sequencing and topics to cover

during the first year of study, as well as engaging material to use throughout the student’s education. The panelists will continue with goals and emphases during the student’s formative years, including how to maintain positive practice habits and routines. Encouraging success in the traditional school band program will covered, including topics such as region band auditions, solo/ensemble contests, and resources for jazz, commercial, and popular styles. Panelists will also share their thoughts about opportunities outside of their lessons and school programs, and ways in which to better prepare the eager young musician for collegiate study and continued success as a professional musician.


Larry Wiehe Tenor Trombone CompetitionStarlight by Arthur Pryor

Pianist: Hanako Yamagat-GreenburgFINALISTS:

Leonardo Fernandes (Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo; Severo Martinez, teacher)

Pavlo Titiaiev (Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover; Jonas Bylund, teacher)

Jirajet Thawornsiri (Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music; Allen Meek, teacher)

TC 120Presenter Master Class/Lecture:

Derek James Molacek, Iowa Western Community College, Becoming a Master of Styles:

How to Adapt Your Trombone Sound for ANY Performance Situation

This lecture aims to instruct trombonists on how to adapt and change playing techniques to fit the moment of the gig. I will discuss the nuances of changing tone, articulation, cut-offs, and even give tips on improvisation that may apply in any gig situation. It is my belief that the best and more recognized trombonists are also the most well-rounded and can adapt their sounds to fit almost any situation. This lecture will discuss the importance of listening and transcription. In addition to a review of the different classical and jazz masters, attendees will also come to recognize and understand the necessity of knowing who the masters are on rock trombone, reggae, and Latin music among others. After that, I will be giving demonstrations on articulation, explaining how the same articulation markings may have different connotations between one style or another. I will also explain the importance of having the right tone for the right gig. After all, a full classical sound wouldn’t be appropriate for a punk band, and vice versa. In a world where specialization can often mean a lack of employment, one has to learn how to adapt and be as diverse as possible.

Friday, July 12


10:30 AM


Dr. Bill Haugeberg, Professor of Trombone, University of Texas,

Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Yu-Fang Chen, violin, Natalie Haugeberg, cello, Trombone and Strings

Ankh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Håkan SundinResonance Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Holt Mitchell

World Premiere, US PremiereEvening Sketches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin ÅsanderTriptych . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Justin Writer

World Premiere, US PremiereI. OctatonicII. Petrushka ChordIII. Rite of Spring Chord

Elegy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James BicigoHuapango de los Muertos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Aaron Stanley

World Premiere, US Premiere


Edward Kleinhammer Orchestral Bass Trombone Competition

FINALISTS:Adrian Gryciuk (Conservatorium van Amsterdam;

Ben van Dijk, teacher)Felix Padilla (New England Conservatory; James Markey, teacher)

Jeanette Velasco (No school affiliation)


Merit School of Music (Chicago) Trombone Choir, Timothy Riordan, Director

The Merit Trombone Choir from the Merit School of Music in Chicago is led by Timothy Riordan. This 19-member ensemble is comprised of high school students from the Chicago area who attend Merit’s Tuition-free Conservatory, a program dedicated to removing economic barriers to participation in high level music education. Members of the Merit Trombone Choir have appeared on local and national television and radio, including the From the Top PBS and NPR program, and have performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Former students have gone on to the nation’s top schools of music and professional orchestras and bands, and play with some of pop music’s biggest stars.To Infinity and Beyond– A Pixar Medley. . . . . . . . . . Tanner Jackson (b. 1995), ArrangerBruckner Etude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enrique Crespo (b. 1941)

The Chief, featuring Merit high school senior bass trombone soloist, Reid Harman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Stevens (b. 1951)

US PremiereOverture . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bjork (b. 1965), Matt Carlin, ArrangerLa Reconquista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Markel

TC 120Presenter Master Class/Lecture: Hebron Hgih School Trombone Octet,

Dr. Noel Wallace, Director, Utilization of Trombone Ensembles

in the High School Band CurriculumIn this clinic Dr. Noel Wallace will explain the importance and benefits to the utilization of trombone ensembles in the high school band curriculum. Throughout the presentation topics of logistics, music selection, pedagogical implications, impact on full band, culture, and overall benefits of utilizing trombone ensembles as part of the high school experience. Joining Dr. Wallace in this clinic will be the Hebron High School Trombone Octet. The octet will perform throughout the clinic as well as participate in the presentation about their view of the benefits of being actively involved in trombone ensembles through their high school experience. Additionally, a band director (TBD) from Hebron High School will also participate in the presentation about their view of the benefits of trombone ensembles in the full band setting.

Trombones:Chance Hoang Ethan Guzman Ian BoggsChad Akin Ian Asplund Ryan KerchDrew Carroll

Fanfare for ITF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad AkinWorld Premiere, US Premiere

Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Giovanni Gabrieli, Arrange Llyod Leno

First Trombone Quartet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saskia Apon (1957)Erste DeelDeel Twee

Duo Concertante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Schnyder Movement I

Dreamcatcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anthony Barfield (1984)

Friday, July 12


11:00 AM


Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Low BrassThe 2019 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Low Brass consists of tenor trombonists Blake Schlabach and Ryan Miller, bass trombonist Riley Giampaolo, and tubist Tony Kniffen. Under the leadership of Music Director Krzysztof Urbański and Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has become a leading orchestra in the nation with its commitment to artistic excellence, diverse and creative programming inside and outside its historic Hilbert Circle Theatre home, its engagement with communities throughout the state of Indiana and its ambitious approaches to music education, performance and collaboration. The ISO continues to engage new audiences through innovative programming including the Fifth Third Bank Lunch Break Series of casual 45-minute performances each summer, the holiday traditions of the IPL Yuletide Celebration, the Stella Artois Happy Hour at the Symphony Series, and the popular Bank of America Film Series.

K. Blake Schlabach, Tenor TromboneRyan Miller, Tenor Trombone

Riley Giampaolo, Bass TromboneAnthony Kniffen, Tuba

Josiah Williams, Guest Tenor TromboneJared Rodin, Guest Bass Trombone

Suita na 4 Puzony . . . . . . . . . . .Kazimierz Serocki (1922-1981)1. Intrada2. Canone3. Interludium4. Corale5. Intermezzo

Elegy for Van, For Solo Bass Trombone, Trombone Choir and Tuba . . . . . . . . David Anderson (b. 1962)Casbah of Tetouan, A Tone Poem . . . . . Kerry Turner (b. 1960)

arr. James NormanSuite for Trombone Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Atherton

1. Intrada2. Waltz3. Chorale4. Finale

Steal Away. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trad. Spiritual, arr. James NormanQuadrabones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dick Hyman (b. 1927)

11:30 AM

Hahn Recital HallGuest Appearance:

A Chat with Bill ReichenbachLegendary LA studio trombonist (and 2019 ITA Award-winner) talks shop. Bill will tell stories about his over 30 year career recording albums (he played on Michael Jackson’s Thriller), and scores for television and film. With credits ranging from Star Wars to the Incredibles, and Dr. Seuss to the Transformers, Bill has over 1000 recording credits to his name. Come ready with questions!

MIB 152

Competition Final: Lewis Van Haney Philharmonic Prize

FINALISTS:Travis Good (Sam Houston State University; Ben Osborne

and John McCroskey, teachers)Caleb Shemwell (DePaul University; Mark Fisher and

Charlie Vernon, teachers)Evan Williams (University of Texas at Austin;

Nathaniel Brickens, teacher)

12:30 PM


ITA Trombone Quartet CompetitionRepertoire: Suite by Désiré Dondeyne;

Free Choice pieceFINALISTS:

The Regent Trombones (Huw Evans, Benny Vernon, Jamie Tweed, and Josh Cirtina; Royal Academy of Music, London)

Chicago Thunder Chops (Charles Dieterle, Jonathan Kraft, Ben Smelser, and Sean Yeung; Northwestern University; Michael Mulcahy, teacher)

Friday, July 12


1:00 PM


The Westerlies

The Westerlies are a New York-based brass quartet comprised of childhood friends from Seattle: Riley Mulherkar and Chloe Rowlands on trumpet, and Andy Clausen and Willem de Koch on trombone. Formed in 2011, the self-described “accidental brass quartet” takes its name from the prevailing winds that travel from the West to the East. “Skilled interpreters who are also adept improvisers” (NPR’s Fresh Air), The Westerlies explore jazz, roots and chamber music influences to create the rarest of hybrids: music that is both “folk-like and composerly, lovely and intellectually rigorous” (NPR Music). Equally at home in concert halls and living rooms, The Westerlies navigate a wide array of venues and projects with the precision of a string quartet, the audacity of a rock band, and the charm of a family sing-along.

Andy Clausen & Willem de Koch, TrombonesRiley Mulherkar & Chloe Rowland, Trumpets

Program to be selected from:Echoes of Harlem

Duke Ellington (1899-1974)Where’s the Music?

Duke Ellington (1899-1974)In the Mornin’

Charles Ives (1874-1954)Selections by the Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet:

Golden Gate Gospel TrainTravelin’ ShoesRemember Me

I Was Born 10,000 Year


University of Texas Rio Grande Trombone Choir, Dr. Pedro Martinez, Director

The UTRGV Trombone Choir is one of the more active ensembles at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, in south Texas. The ensemble is under the direction of Dr. Pedro Martinez, Professor of Trombone. The trombone choir enjoys performing at events and conferences at the local, state, and national levels. Some of the ensemble’s most recent performances include the Big 12 Trombone Conference in Lubbock, TX (January 2019), the Texas Music Educators Association Conference in San Antonio, TX (February 2018), and the American Trombone Workshop in Fort Meyer, Virginia (March 2018). International performance opportunities include an accepted invitation to perform at Trombonanza this summer in Santa Fe, Argentina (August of 2019). The ensemble usually consists of 10-14 players and proudly represents the university in various venues, performing traditional and new music. We are proud to present as one of our performances works, a piece by composer and professor of theory at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Justin Writer, who composed Torque for this ensemble, in the fall of 2015.

Tenor Trombones: Bass Trombones:Jerzain Bernal Brandon Navarro Daniel ElizondoBrandon Cortez Mario Ortiz Abdiel GarciaLucero Kelley Hector Solis Jaime Lopez

La Reconquista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Merkel (b. 1994)In Their Gentle Presence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Isgar (b. 1992)Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Writer (b. 1974)Bruckner Etude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enrique Crespo (b. 1941)Leviathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Wilds (b. 1986)

1:30 PM

Sursa Performance HallPresenter Recital:

Red River Trombone Octet, 8X8X8The Red River Trombones, consisting of trombone professors from eight universities in Texas and Oklahoma, present premiere performances of eight new trombone octets commissioned from eight Texas composers. Participating composers include David Davies, George Chave, Brandon Moore, Christian Paarup, Mark Scott, Chris Sharpe, David Wilborn, and Curt Wilson. Red River Trombones have appeared at past ITFs and trombone events throughout Texas.

Tenor Trombones: Tony Baker, University of North Texas

Dave Begnoche, Texas Christian UniversityJimmy Clark, Texas A&M University/Commerce

Deb Scott, Stephen F. Austin State UniversityJim Decker, Texas Tech University

Donny Pinson, Delmar CollegeBass Trombones:

Dennis Bubert, University of Texas at ArlingtonBarney McCollum

Friday, July 12


Friday, July 122:00 PM

Hahn Recital HallArtist Master Class:

Indianapolis Symphony Low BrassThe members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra low brass section (trombonists Blake Schlabach, Ryan Miller, and Riley Giampaolo, and tubist Tony Kniffen) present a master class focused on section playing the qualities of excellent ensemble playing in the orchestra. Performers selected from ITF Student Ensembles will be featured as participants on the class, performing for the ISO musicians.

K. Blake Schlabach, Tenor TromboneRyan Miller, Tenor Trombone

Riley Giampaolo, Bass TromboneAnthony Kniffen, Tuba

2:00 PM


Julia-Broome Robinson, Songs of Nadia Boulanger: Thoughts on Song

Cycle Pedagogy and Repertoire SelectionAs teachers, we may already have a process of preparing vocal literature for our own use, but can we share that process (and other possible approaches) with our students in the most efficient and artistic way possible? What are the benefits of having students study and perform song cycles? What are the challenges? This session discusses those benefits and challenges, presents options for effective performance and ideas on literature discovery, and showcases three lesser-known songs composed by legendary pedagogue Nadia Boulanger.

2:30 PM

Sursa LobbyPresenter Poster Session

Poster presenters will be on hand to discuss their research. Attendees are invited to browse the poster section, and interact with presenters.

Dr. Michelle Flowers, Professor of Trombone, Texas Womens University, Confronting the Enemy Within: Is Self-handicapping

Holding You or Your Students Back?Self-handicapping is a psychological protective behavior that many people engage in to protect their sense of self-worth and identity. This behavior works by finding or creating an external obstacle (such as illness or alcohol use) which can be blamed for future failure, rather than a lack of skill at a task the individual strongly identifies with. Paradoxically, this behavior can bring about the very failure the individual hoped to avoid by creating a scenario in which is it too difficult to succeed – thus preventing the individual from ever fully

reaching his or her potential. The tendency to self-handicap can be exacerbated by a variety of factors, most of which musicians face on a daily basis, especially during their educations. These factors create a sense of uncertainty in the individual which can make it tempting to self-handicap rather than risk failure. Of particular interest is imposter phenomenon, a condition in which people – often at the very top of their profession – erroneously feel that their success has not been truly earned, that somehow they have gained any previous success through a combination of luck and circumstance. This lecture will examine the results of a recent (and what is believed to be the first) study of self- handicapping within the musician population by discussing self-handicapping, its possible causes including imposter phenomenon, depression, and self-esteem, and how a knowledge of self-handicapping can not only benefit musicians individually but aid pedagogically when working with students prone to this behavior.

Dr. Jeremy Marks, Assistant Professor of Trombone,

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, A Trombonist’s Guide to the Bass Trumpet

and Its ExcerptsThe increasing talent found in collegiate music programs allows those with orchestras to program larger, challenging repertoire. In regard to trombone studios, students find themselves asking to double for this repertoire on either bass trumpet or euphonium. This presentation will explain the practical and methodical ways to approach a survey of popular orchestral works that include bass trumpet. Topics including a brief history of the instrument, equipment choices, applicable transpositions, dexterity exercises, and specific orchestral excerpts, will be discussed throughout the presentation. The targeting audience includes collegiate trombonists, low brass doublers, and educators who face the challenges of choosing a member of their studio to fulfill the needs of the orchestra. The benefits of this presentation will bear a greater understanding of the instrument, pedagogical literature, and orchestral repertoire.

Emmy Rozanski, Teaching Artist, Systema Rivinia,

Beyond the Notes: Cultivating a Growth Based Mindset

Musicians inevitably encounter rejection, disappointment, and harsh performance critique on a regular basis. The way you move forward from these setbacks has a profound impact on your life. A growth mindset is the idea that basic human talents and abilities such as intelligence, creativity, and character can be improved and grown. A fixed mindset is the idea that these same basic human talents and abilities are fixed and can’t be changed. Studies show that those with growth-based mindsets learn faster, take on more challenges, and are more resilient than those with fixed-based mindsets. Your reaction to a disappointing audition is based on your mindset and could be the difference between winning an audition a few months down the road or not even trying. Drawing on research, as well as personal experience this poster will explore the important differences between growth and fixed-based mindsets and how they


determine attitudes and actions. You will learn techniques to move from a fixed mindset to a mindset of growth.

Dr. Joseph Frye, Associate Professor of Trombone, University of Tennessee at Martin, Tablet Technology for Trombonists

Portable technology has become an integral aspect of everyday life. Whether a smartphone, smart watch or tablet, technology has become commonplace and many technologies are being utilized in classrooms, applied studios and performance spaces with increasing frequency. This session will examine practical applications of several available tablet technologies in the applied teaching and performance fields with a focus on devices, equipment, applications and processes for effectively implementing technology into trombone playing and teaching. Educators and performers of all levels can benefit from the successful integration of technology, and it is the aim of this presentation to offer ideas on where to begin or where to go next. Joseph Frye, Associate Professor of Trombone at the University of Tennessee at Martin will demonstrate his uses of tablet technology and answer questions you may have about implementing portable technology into your teaching and performance.

Dr. Jason Sulliman, Assistant Professor of Trombone, Troy University,

Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: 21st-Century Strategies for Getting the Most out of Your

Practice and Rehearsal Time In the busy 21st-century, the responsibilities of the performer and educator are ever-expanding. We need to maximize our productivity in order to handle evolving demands, yet our conventional practice methods may not be keeping up with the changing landscape. How can we get the most out of our practice sessions and rehearsals? In this session, I offer suggestions based on cutting-edge research and practice from several contemporary professional fields. I discuss the particulars of deliberate/mindful practice, ceiling effects, mass/blocked practice, feedback loops, contemporary heuristics, human bias and error, and even a little ergonomics in a way that is broadly consumable yet specifically helpful to trombonists and teachers of all ages. I will present specific strategies you can easily adopt into your current methods to help you get the most out of your efforts. The formula for productivity is simple: you must work hard and work smart in order to be productive. The devil is in the details. With the information provided here, I can help you with the tools to achieve your short and long-term goals more successfully. The rest is up to you.

Dillon Downey, Graduate Student, Eastman School of Music & Dr. Michelle Flowers,

Professor of Trombone, Texas Womens University, Playing the Trombone Vocally: The Process

and Benefits of Implementing the Vocal Repertoire in Instrumental Studies

Have you ever been instructed to “sing” with your trombone?

Dr. Michelle Flowers, Texas Woman’s University, and Mr. Dillon Downey, Eastman School of Music, will emphasize the benefits of vocal music to performing instrumentalists and the process of incorporating this repertoire into various pedagogies. They will highlight these benefits primarily within the context of private trombone and chamber music studies, but these concepts transfer to large ensemble settings as well. Attendees will more deeply understand these benefits and their applications. Performers will experience a process for learning repertoire in a way that resembles the practices of vocalists, while maintaining instrumental integrity. Teachers will learn about appropriate ways to incorporate vocal repertoire into studio teaching with a basis in curriculum and purposeful instruction. As active performers, educators, and theorists, Dr. Flowers and Mr. Downey will present meaningful ways to approach vocal literature and to incorporate this rich repertoire into your musical life.

Adam Bregman, Graduate Student, University of Southern California,

Sack-what? The Trombone before BeethovenFrom an orchestral trombonist’s point of view, the few works by Beethoven, Haydn, and Mozart that incorporate the trombone are just about as early as it gets. Chamber and solo repertoire complements this with arrangements or transcriptions of music by Bach, Telemann, Pezel, Gabrieli, or Susato, to name a few, but what are the sources of this music? Was any of it originally for the trombone? In which types of ensembles did the trombone partake? These questions and more will be the focus of this presentation, where we will touch upon a few major composers of the eighteenth century and work backwards to the mid-fifteenth century. The goal of this presentation is to expose modern trombonists to a colorfully diverse and extensive body of early trombone repertoire that may otherwise be unfamiliar. We will trace the use and the historical function of the trombone as a solo instrument and in early ensembles through treatises, music, iconography, and even etymology (why was the early trombone called a “sackbut”?), culminating in the instrument’s roots in the outdoor civic wind band of the Middle Ages. Additionally, I would like to propose daily sackbut trial sessions throughout the festival (duration TBD), where participants may try faithful copies of original instruments and have the opportunity to work on early technique and stylistic features of early repertories in small groups– ––a great opportunity for anyone who has an interest in the early trombone and its repertoire, but who does not otherwise have access to such resources.

Dr. Mark Babbitt, Professor of Trombone, Illinois State University,

Bach Suites: strategies and resources for shaping a meaningful interpretation

Bach’s Suites for Cello represent a pinnacle in the unaccompanied repertoire. Navigating the labyrinth of interpretive choices presents challenges for all levels of performers. The meshing of musical analysis with the practical needs (such as breathing) of the performer can help unlock a more satisfying artistic solution to the technical challenges

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Friday, July 12these works present. My presentation will demonstrate strategies for discovering interpretations that couple the strengths of the performer with the structure of the music. A basic understanding of Schenkerian analysis can help guide the interpretative process. I will use Allen Winold’s “Bach’s Cello Suites: analyses and explorations (vols. 1 & 2)” as the basis for my discussion of structural analysis. Elements of style specific to the suites will also be addressed. Understanding the dance forms from which the suites are based, the relation to rhythm and phrasing, and issues of tempo will be discussed. Additionally, I will touch upon the idiomatic use of ornaments that are traditionally used in Bach’s music. Finally, I will offer a pedagogical guide for navigating the suites to help students and teachers make proper choices. Some movements or entire suites are better suited for different abilities than others. Finding the best match will ensure the greatest discovery and enjoyment of these masterpieces.

3:00 PM


Timothy Conner, Associate Professor of Practice, Instrumental Performance, Trombone,

University of Miami, Beyond the Mindfulness Buzz: Practicing Presence

Various forms of meditation have been practiced by people all over the world for more than 2500 years. Today, the scientific research in the rapidly expanding field of neuroscience is providing compelling evidence that supports the myriad health and well-being benefits of structured meditation practice. A growing Mindfulness in Education movement is thriving, whereby classes and programs in schools are being established. Multitudes of students and performing musicians have found mindfulness meditation to be beneficial as a means of developing better focus and concentration, lowering stress levels, and finding more creative energy. In this session, we will go “beyond the mindfulness buzz” and discuss the basic tenets of recent research, and the growing Mindfulness in Education movement, followed by a twenty-minute practice of lightly guided meditation that uses the sensation of breathing as a focal point. A short discussion will follow, where we are able to share our experience with this practice and ask questions. This will be a great introduction to mindfulness practice for anyone who is curious.

Hahn Recital Hall University Faculty Showcase Recital


Gada Meilin Theme and Variation Fantasy . . . . . . Ma You Dao (1938-)US Premiere

Li Kuang, Murray State University, Tenor Trombone

Hanako Yamagato, PianoAs a native of China, I am proud to perform “Gada Meilin Theme and Variation Fantasy” (for solo trombone and piano) by Chinese composer Ma You Dao in the 2019 ITF Faculty Showcase Concert. This piece is one of the most important trombone pieces in China. Although, it was hardly ever performed in the USA. It is considered by many Chinese trombonists as a perfect combination of the characteristics of traditional Chinese and Western musical elements. The piece was adapted and based on a famous Mongolian folk song about the Mongolian hero - Gada Meilin. It vividly conveys a narrative in several distinct sections including the introduction, the main theme, the war scene, the homesick scene, the death scene and the return of the main theme (modified).

Radiant Spheres . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Biedenbender (b. 1984)1. Shadows2. for me, time moves both more slowly and more quickly3. Radiant Spheres

Ben McIlwain, University of Southern Mississippi, Tenor Trombone

Michael Schneider, PianoIn October 2018, I performed an exciting recital program of five works written in the past ten years for trombone and piano. The first half of the program consisted of works written by male composers, while the second half championed pieces by female composers. One of these works was David Biedenbender’s Radiant Spheres. It is new in our repertoire and I am looking forward to the opportunity to champion it further at the International Trombone Festival. Commissioned in 2014 by Timothy Higgins, Principal Trombone of the San Francisco Symphony, Radiant Spheres is a three-movement contemporary solo work for trombone and piano. Philip Campbell of the “Bay Area Reporter” attended a performance by Higgins of Radiant Spheres and commented that it was “both explosively dramatic and intriguingly experimental...from bluesy and introspective to anguished and finally pacified.”

Confab for solo trombone and fixed media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Hannon (b. 1977)

World Premiere

Drew Leslie, Appalachian State University, Trombone

Confab for solo trombone and fixed media, by Andrew Hannon (Assistant Professor of Music Composition and Theory at Appalachian State University), is a new piece that explores the intersection between live and recorded music. Modern culture is changing at a rapid pace and the way in which we consume music and experience life has changed. In this piece, the solo trombonist


Friday, July 12performs with an audio track of previously recorded samples as a means of unity, as well as contrast, between the live and recorded sound. The interaction between the two sound sources can be heard as a conversation between the past and future in which the relationship is complex and the listener is not always sure which sounds are live and which sounds are recorded. Commissioned by Dr. Drew Leslie, this piece will have its world-premiere performance at the 2019 International Trombone Festival.

“Sonata Noir” for Trombone and Piano . . . . . . . . .Robert Boury

Michael Underwood, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Trombone

Dr. Naoki Hakutani, PianoDr. Michael Underwood commissioned this four-movement, ten-minute long work, which is primarily tonal in nature. The music tells the story of Orpheus, first discovering the death of Eurydice, then, singing a love song in remembrance of her. The second movement is a beautiful cantabile that tells of Orpheus’s plea to retrieve Eurydice from the Underworld. The third movement describes Orpheus’s journey to the Underworld, a much more ethereal improvisatory-like piece that has chord colors in the piano against descending gestures in the solo. The last movement is a playful 6/8 romp in key of D. It begins with trepidation, but gathers momentum matching Orpheus’s enthusiasm as he leads Eurydice out of the Underworld. At one point, the solo voice sounds the melodic gesture from the first movement which is an allusion to Orpheus looking back to see Eurydice. The music then picks up a more frantic pace, ending in the realization that he has lost Eurydice forever.

Sonata No. 2 for Tromboneand Piano (2015) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby Lucas (b. 1992)

I. Allegro Maestoso II. Mesto III. Animato

Lucas Rego Borges, Ohio UniversityJustin Snyder, Piano

The young American composer Bobby Lucas dedicated his Sonata No. 2 for Trombone and Piano to his friend Thomas Bandiera. Many elements of the work were chosen to show off Tom’s ability to play beautiful lyrical lines. Throughout the work Bobby Lucas have attempted to capture Tom’s personality as well as a character within the music; from soaring melodies to boisterous outbursts and everything in between. The sonata was his first work completed during his graduate studies in composition at Ohio University. It is also reflective of his struggle of living in a new city, as well as the feeling of being alone and writer’s block that accompanied this time. As he finished the piece, however, he had started to settle into the town of Athens: this change of mood is evident in the final movement.

3:30 PM


Mr. ChairMr. Chair looks like a jazz quartet, sounds sometimes like a rock group, but in actuality, is contemporary classical music in the guise of a modern band. Classically-trained musicians, well versed in jazz, Mr. Chair creates a new sound using both acoustic and electric instruments. Their compositions are long-form journeys, telling stories through sound by using and exploring the three pillars of music: melody, harmony, and rhythm. Think cinematic, orchestral, surreal, romantic, emotional, gripping, and always equal parts dissonant and consonant. Their influences are far-reaching, from classical, blues, and rock, to soul, funk, jazz, and beyond. They perform from a library of original works, as well as their own arrangements of iconic pieces from Stravinsky to Bach.

Mark Hetzler, Trombone and ElectronicsJason Kutz, Piano and Keyboards

Ben Ferris, Acoustic and Electric BassMike Koszewski, Drums and Percussion

Fear of Dust by the Handful . . . . . . . . . . Mark Hetzler (b. 1968)Freed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Kutz (b. 1989)Burner Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark HetzlerNebulebula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jason KutzInfinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Hetzler




The Art of the DuoBass Trombonist Dave Taylor and Saxophonist/composer Daniel Schnyder present their groundbreaking duo live in performance. Schnyder’s writing is virtuosic and engaging, artfully capturing the unique voice of each performer and instrument. The opportunity to hear this music with these performers, in this intimate venue is exemplary of what makes the ITF special.

Dave Taylor, Bass Trombone, Daniel Schnyder, SaxophoneProgram to be selected from:

Trio as DuoParkour Musicale

Tales from Another TimeSchumacher March

AloneAround the WorldColossus of Sound

4:30 PM

MIB 152Presenter Master Class/Lecture: Dr. Jason Sulliman, Assistant Professor

of Trombone, Troy University, Wellness and Injury Prevention for Trombonists

What we do as trombonists and teachers is not conducive to healthy bodies. With little or no emphasis on preventative wellness or rehabilitation, we open ourselves to injury. Even small issues can cause big problems for our careers. Some of us are lucky and stay injury free. The challenge is when someone with a relatively injury-free career becomes a teacher for others who may be experiencing problems- we often do not understand the best way to educate in this context. One of the scariest feelings is knowing there is something ‘wrong’ with our body but not being equipped with knowledge to deal with it. In this presentation I offer a basic overview of static muscle use, myalgia, repetitive stress, etc. and simple techniques to better balance our ambitious schedules. These techniques can be implemented into our teaching as well as our personal lifestyles and keep our bodies balanced and healthy. A healthy trombonist can practice more effectively. Survival is not good enough- we need to thrive. In this session, I can offer helpful advice as to how to stay healthy through the rigor of practice and performance.

5:00 PM


Jennifer Wharton’s Bonegasm

/bōn gazәm/ Noun:A climax of musical excitement, characterized by feelings of pleasure centered in the ears and experienced as an accompaniment to hearing a group of trombone players. It is our mission to bring peace, love, and trombone to the unsuspecting masses. Bonegasm is the brainchild of Jennifer Wharton featuring music by up and coming artists like Sara Jacovino and Edward Perez as well as Grammy veterans like John Fedchock, Alan Ferber and Jim McNeely. We hit #18 on the Billboard Jazz Chart. We make serious music, seriously fun.

John Fedchock, Tenor TromboneNate Mayland, Tenor TromboneRyan Keberle, Tenor Trombone

Jennifer Wharton, Bass Trombone Scott Routenberg, Piano

Nick Tucker, BassCassius Goens III, Drums

Program to be selected from:Newly commissioned works by Darcy James Argue,

Ayn Inserto and Mike FahieImpromptu (Eshelman, arr. Fedchock)

Low Ball (Jim McNeely)North Rampart (Alan Ferber)Other Angles (Sara Jacovino)Softly as in a Morning Sunrise



Hahn Recital HallNew Music Concert:

ITF Composers Workshop, Faculty ShowcaseThe ITF is honored to feature world-class composers Lauren Bernofsky, Thomas Zugger, Frank Gulino, and Arthur Gottschalk as this year’s Composers Workshop Faculty, and to bring their works to the ITF stage, in this Showcase Concert.

From a Mother’s Journal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lauren BernofskyNicole Abissi, Solo Tenor Trombone;

Hanako Yamagato, PianoThe idea for From a Mother’s Journal originated during car ride from an IWBC conference back to New York City – Nikki Abissi and I were sharing our experiences of the challenges and joys of motherhood, and she said, “Wouldn’t it be cool to have a trombone piece written about all the emotions of motherhood?” There certainly wasn’t one that I knew about! Not long after, she contacted me about writing her exactly that piece. I thought that this was definitely a concept for a piece whose time had come, and I was immediately on board with the project. She sent me some short descriptions of some of her experiences, from the frustration of getting a rambunctious baby to go to sleep at bedtime to the boundless love she felt for not just her baby but her husband, as a father, as well. I wrote each anecdote into a short movement, and the result was a collection of musical vignettes covering a range of moods and textures as well as trombone techniques. Since I, too, am a mother, I filtered her anecdotes through my own lens, and I consider this piece to be not just a biography of Nikki but also my own autobiography

Passacaglia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lauren Bernofsky(Students of Dr. Oscar Diaz at Texas

A&M Kingsville) Jorge Rodriguez, Jesus Ibarra, JJ Padilla, Reynol Martinez, Tenor Trombones;

Eden Garza, Bass Trombone“Passacaglia” (pronounced “pahss-uh-CAH-lyuh”) was my first foray into writing for brass instruments, written in 1990 while I was an undergraduate student at the Hartt School of Music. The piece was premiered the following year by the New England Conservatory Honors Brass Quintet, and I dedicated it to my friend Brian Diehl, who played trombone in the premiere. The piece has since been arranged for trombone choir and brass ensemble.

Trombone Sonata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas ZuggerJohn Gruber, Tenor Trombone

Helen Lukan, PianoWorlds Apart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Gulino

Micah Everett, Bass Trombone Justin Snyder, Piano

The Deputy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank GulinoElysian Trombone Consort:

Timothy Anderson, Brett Shuster, Nathan Siler, Tenor Trombones, Chad Arnow, Bass Trombone

Sonata for Tenor Trombone Arthur Gottschalk(dedicated to the memory of David Waters)

II . Ballade FantasiaDr. Karen Marston, Solo Tenor Trombone,

Michael Schneider, PianoSlide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Gottschalk

I . FantasiaII . AriaIII . Perpetuum Mobile

Russ Zokaites, Solo Bass Trombone; Karen Marston, Catie Hickey, and Shelley Suminski,

Tenor Trombones, Justin Cook, Bass Trombone

The late David Waters was the bass trombonist of the Houston Symphony for over 40 years, first performing on stage in Jones Hall in 1966. When he retired in 2007, he had performed under six music directors: Sir John Barbirolli, André Previn, Lawrence Foster, Sergiu Comissiona, Christoph Eschenbach, and Hans Graf, and numerous guest conductors, including the late, great Leonard Bernstein. A native Texan (through and through), Waters joined the faculty of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University in 1976, and taught there until 2009. David was known to his students and friends as thoughtful and caring, with a cleverly humorous streak, often brought out in his standard “cowboy” attire, featuring a Texas bolo tie (the official tie of Texas). David passed away in 2010, leaving behind a truly inspiring legacy of teaching and playing, that lives on in his students and friends. Arthur Gottschalk composed Slide Show for David Waters, and later, the Sonata in memory of his colleague and friend. Karen Marston, a student of David’s at Rice, is honored to bring the memory of her teacher to the ITF stage.

7:30 PM

Sursa Performance HallITA President’s Award:

Honoring Melba Liston and Bill ReichenbachITA Feature Concert: 2019 Kai Winding Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition Winner,

Michigan State University, Michael Dease, Director

Chris GlassmanAlex Larionov

Caleb McMahonDaniel ParrishAltin Sencalar


8:30 PM


Homage to J.J. Johnson: ITF Jazz All-Stars,

A Celebration of Performance, Composition, and Arranging

Pre-Concert Awards: Competition Winners Announced,

Donald Pinson, ITA Competitions Coordinator

J.J. Johnson (1924 - 2001) was born and raised here in Indiana, in the capital city of Indianapolis. He is, without a doubt, the most influential jazz trombonist of the 20th century, having set the bar and paved the way for our instrument in bebop, hard bop, and beyond. This concert celebrates his legacy not just as a legendary trombonist, but also as a gifted and successful composer and arranger of music in many genres. Active not only in jazz, but also in commercial, film, and concert music, Johnson was the archetype of the writer/performer, a type of musician that seems to veer abnormally towards trombone players. Featured on this concert are four soloists with distinct musical voices, all continuing Johnson’s trajectory in their own way. Tony Baker is a musician’s musician, fluent in all styles of music (he also played a full classical recital at this year’s ITF), and active as a performer and teacher based out of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, teaching at the University of North Texas. Michael Dease is consistently in the top five of readers’ polls for “best trombonist” in various jazz publications, he performs across the globe, and leads an award-winning jazz trombone studio at Michigan State University. Nick Finzer recently began his position teaching jazz trombone at the University of North Texas, and has established himself as a leading voice in both modern jazz and in guiding and in training young musicians to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset for building careers in the 21st century. And Ryan Keberle leads a varied life as a trombonist, educator, keyboardist, and (recently) vocalist, primarily in his band Catharsis, but also in the big bands of world-class writers Maria Schneider and Darcy James Argue.The ensemble backing up these soloists is comprised of Ball State University faculty and active Indianapolis freelancers Freddie Mendoza and Chris Van Hof, Eastman School of Music professor and former Principal Trombone of the Rochester Philharmonic Mark Kellogg, Lawrence Conservatory professor and Atlantic Brass Quintet member Tim Albright, Loyola University professor and Chicago freelancer Catie Hickey, and St. Charles College professor and St. Louis freelancer, Jim Martin. And the rhythm section is the top-flight Ball State University rhythm section faculty.

Tony Baker, Michael Dease, Nick Finzer, and Ryan Keberle, Soloists

FeaturingTim Albright, Catie Hickey,

Mark Kellogg, Freddie Mendoza and Chris Van Hof, Tenor Trombones

Jim Martin, Bass Trombone, Scott Routenberg, Piano,

Nick Tucker, Bass, and Cassius Goens III, Drums

Program to be selected from: Nutville Horace Silver, arr. Chris Van Hof

Night in Tunisia Dizzy Gillespie arr. JJ JohnsonStardust Hoagy Carmichael arr. Dick Lieb

It’s Alright with Me Cole Porter arr. Kai WindingWee Dot Art Blakey arr. Michael DeaseLament JJ Johnson arr. Michael Dease

Judy, JJ Johnson, arr Nick FinzerAcceptance, Nick Finzer

Organic Rodeo, Ryan KeberleEuro Suite No. 1, JJ Johnson, arr Ryan Keberle

Make American Again, Ryan Keberle

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Michael Dease Nick Finzer

Ryan Keberle

Tony Baker


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8:00 AM

MIB 152: All Participant Trombone Choirs, Dress Rehearsal

9:00 AM

Hahn Recital HallArtist master class:

Mark Hetzler, Mr. Chair, Electronics in Performance

Mark Hetzler, acclaimed recording artist, Professor of Trombone at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and leading innovator in the realm of blending electronics with the trombone, will present a clinic and interactive demonstration of his full set up of various electronic means of trombone manipulation. Joined by his band Mr. Chair, Hetzler will provide insight into how best to get started with electronics, and will also give attendees a chance to see and explore his technology up close and in person. Bring your instrument!


Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson, Southeast Missouri State University,

Sacred African Music : Shout Band TraditionThis presentation will discuss the cultural and historical significance of the use of the trombone in the shout band of the United House of Prayer for All People the Church on the Rock of the Apostolic Faith, a predominately African-American religious institution founded by Marcelino da Graca (also referred to as Bishop Charles M. Grace). An exploration of the shout band and its history will be discussed, outlining its hierarchy, specific roles, and pedagogical practices throughout the ensemble. A portion of this research will discuss trombonists who were “made” in the shout band and who utilized this particular tradition as a platform to pursue musical endeavors in both sacred and secular musical arenas. The purpose of this presentation is to advance the study of this under researched topic because of its importance to American music culture as well as the trombone community at large. It is my hope that research will serve as a worthy addition to the current research on this topic by providing historical background, first-hand accounts, and use of the trombone in the shout band tradition. Live musical examples will be provided throughout the presentation.

Trombones:Dr. Keith Jackson

Dr. Javier StuppardDr. Oscar DiazEmmett Goods

Charlie TetkoskiDr. Derek Molacek

10:00 AM

Hahn Recital HallFeature Concert:

ITA Competition WinnersITA Competitions feature and attract young trombonists, in a wide

range of performance categories, from across the globe. In this feature concert, you’ll have the opportunity to hear the winners of

this year’s final rounds, which have taken place throughout the ITF week. These musicians represent the next generation, in our global

trombone community, and their artistry is sure to inspire.


Loud and LouderCimbassist Jarrod Williams and trombonist Stephen Ivany formed Loud and Louder in 2018 to fill a superfluous gap in the brass chamber music repertoire. To date, the duo (2) performs the most concerts of any cimbasso-trombone duo, with an average close to 3 engagements per year (only one year of data available). Committed to engaging audiences, Loud and Louder presents a diverse and captivating program which includes original transcriptions, newly commissioned works, well-known classics, and a description of the cimbasso.

Stephen Ivany, TromboneJarrod Williams, Cimbasso

Conversation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Small (1943-1987)Devil’s Waltz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steven Verhelst b. 1981Three Duets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tommy Pederson (1920-1998)Sweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Taggart b. 1956

World PremiereI. SkitterII. SkulkIII. Skedaddle

11:00 AM

Hahn Recital HallITF Panel Discussion:

Pursuing Diversity and Inclusion in the Trombone World, and Beyond

A diverse panel of trombonists and educators will come together to discuss the topic of expanding inclusion and opportunities for all in the trombone community. Drawing from panelists with a wide range of backgrounds both personally and professionally, this discussion is essential to encouraging diversity in all levels of trombone performance and teaching.

Panelists:Dr. Karen Marston, Director, ITF; Prof of Low Brass,

Mt San Antonio CollegeCatie Hickey, Freelance Trombonist, Chicago area

Tony Baker, Professor of Trombone, University of North TexasDr. Oscar Diaz, Professor of Trombone, Texas A&M Kingsville

Saturday, July 13

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Dr. Lucas Borgas, Professor of Trombone, Ohio UniversityJennifer Wharton, Bonegasm; Bass Trombone,

King Kong, on BroadwaySamantha Lane, Director of Sales and Marketing at S.E.Shires Co

Andrea Van Hof, Coordinator, ITF Youth Workshop; veteran public school music educator

Sursa Performance HallFeature Concert:

ITF Participant Trombone ChoirsA highlight for many Festival attendees is the opportunity to perform with fellow trombonists from around the world, in our participant choir program. These groups have rehearsed throughout the Festival week, and present a finale concert, featuring music for large trombone choirs.Conductors: Megan Boutin, Julia Broome-Robinson,

Dr. Elisabeth Shafer, Dr. Irvin Wagner

1:00 PM


Dr. Paul Brewer, Director of Bands, Aquinas College, The Jazz Trombone Soloist: Studies for Interpretation and Improvisation

Dr. Brewer’s lecture-clinic will focus on developmental studies designed to guide the aspiring jazz trombone soloist toward the attainment of interpretative and improvisational proficiency. Student trombonists and trombone instructors alike are strongly encouraged to bring their instruments and to participate in the presentation of Dr. Brewer’s method.


Texas Tech University Trombone Choir, James T. Decker, Director

The Texas Tech Trombone Choir has performed several times at the International Trombone Festival in its 40 years of existence and is grateful for the invitation to perform at ITF 2019. The program today is comprised of works written for the ensemble, arranged for the ensemble, or fits the instrumentation of the current personnel. One of the missions of the Texas Tech Trombone Choir is to be actively engaged in the creation of new works for trombone ensemble. The group performs concerts regularly on the Texas Tech Campus, regionally, statewide and at various conferences. In addition, the choir is the featured performing ensemble at the annual Carol of Lights Celebration.

Tenor Trombones: Bass Trombones:Mason Gillham Sam Sommer Dr. Dominick CasadontePhilip Killgo Ethan Wills Christopher GonzalesSarah McCormick Misa Womack Calvin AudisJacob McGee Patrick PerryRogelio Molina Antonio Musella-Gonzales

Grace Praeludium . . . . Francis McBeth, arr. Daniel RodriguezFuneral March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edvard Grieg, arr. Don RoseSouvenir de Porto Rico. . . . . . . . . . . . Louis Moreau Gottschalk,

arr. Calvin AudisRequiescat in Pace et in Amore “May She Rest in Peace and Love” . . . . Dylan Moore and Daniel Rudning

World PremiereFinale from Symphony No. 3 ‘Organ’ . . . . Camille Saint-Saens,

arr. John Challis



Anacoluthon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Johnson (b. 1993)I. Intrada II. Solo III. Finale (In Stereo)

Ohio Trombone Quartet: Lucas Borges, Joseph Brown, and Tony Weikel, Tenor Trombones

Lucas Kaspar, Bass TromboneOhio Trombone Quartet (OTQ) is a chamber ensemble consisting of professional musicians from the central Ohio area. The mission of OTQ is to promote chamber music at the highest level through performance and education, as well as to support new music. Written as a request from bass trombonist Lucas Kaspar, “Anacoluthon” by Michael Johnson was one of the first pieces premiered by the group. The piece was well received, and audiences gave enthusiastic feedback following its performance.” According to the composer: «the first movement is brief and aggressive, setting up the motives and themes that will continue to show up throughout the piece. The second movement is a bass trombone solo and the longest of the three movements, challenging the bass trombonist in all aspects of playing. The third movement is very playful and rhythmic, and draws away from the intensity of the other two movements, bringing the whole quartet to a surprisingly comfortable end.”

Saturday, July 13

The Bounds of Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylor Roland (b.1992)

JOLO Duo:Louis Setzer, Marian University, Trombone,

Joseph Rebman, harpThe JOLO Duo is pleased to perform an original solo work for trombone and harp: The Bounds of Spring, composed by Taylor Roland. The harp part was edited by JOLO Duo’s harpist, Joseph Rebman. Though not the world premiere, this performance of The Bounds of Spring at the International Trombone Festival will mark the second ever performance of this unique piece. The Bounds of Spring is a beautiful ballad with a captivating, lyric melody originally composed for Canadian Brass trombonist, Achilles Liarmakopoulos. This melody comes back in several permutations throughout the entire work. The second section labeled “spring” features light and quick notes in the trombone, accompanied by a plucked harp bass line. It evokes the feeling of springtime, as if the trombone’s light notes are raindrops falling on leaves in the spring. The melody returns a final time with flourishes in the trombone, and closes with a harp solo as spring fades away for another year.

Disegno (1984) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anders Eliasson

Mark Babbit, Illinois State University, TromboneSwedish composer, Anders Eliasson’s “Disegno” is a short masterpiece of volcanic power created by the complex use of minimal compositional materials. The composer eschews many of the extended techniques typical of this period of music while exploiting the idiomatic qualities of the harmonic series on the trombone. Eliasson explores the rhythmic and motivic development of groupings in threes, constantly challenging the listeners expectations. The title references the Italian word for drawing or design, but carries the further meaning of intellectual duality of making versus inventing, the “elevation of craft to fine art”. The work was premiered by the Swedish trombonist Jörgen Johansson on February 1, 1984 and later recorded by Christian Lindberg (“Solitary Trombone” BIS CD-388 1988).

Fanfare, Chorale and Rant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John MindemanWorld Premiere

Zsolt Szabo, Western Carolina University, TromboneMichael Schneider, Piano

John Mindeman was my first Trombone Professor in the United States upon moving here in 2005 to pursue my Master’s degree at Western Illinois University. I’m very honored that John composed a piece for me to be premiered at this year’s International Trombone Festival. The piece is titled “Fanfare, Chorale and Rant.” The composer describes the piece in the following statement: The opening Fanfare section derives its melodic and harmonic framework from the first four notes of the trombone part, an energetic ascending arpeggio. The piano interjects block chords and running eighth note patterns while the trombone continues variants of the fanfare figure. The middle section of the work, Chorale, contains new and contrasting harmonic and melodic material. It is meant as a moment of peace and reflection amidst the instability of the outer sections.The final section of the piece, Rant, shares some of the Fanfare’s harmonic

and motivic material, but is further characterized by mixed meter, syncopation, sudden changes of texture, and an angry, agitated feel.

1:30 PM

Sursa Performance HallArtist Recital or Concert:

So Wrong It’s Right, Let Light Perpetual ShineConceived in David Taylor’s upper west side studio, part plumber’s paradise part musical safe space, So Wrong It’s Right (SWIR) came to be in 2017 with the coming together of trombonists Felix del Tredici, David Whitwell, Kalun Leung, and David Taylor. The slide is what unites us, a peculiarity of our instrument that we think should be celebrated, fourfold. Our imaginations manifest in new works for trombone quartet, our first which was a site-specific improvisation recorded at National Sawdust in honour of International Women’s Day. We are committed to championing creative artists of our time and envision collaborations that are not bound by genre or discipline. Our approach to the trombone ensemble attempts to amplify the salient characteristics of the instrument such as vocalization, clowning, physical theatre, and preparation - a long tradition which we hope to share by developing a new body of repertoire through commissioning and educational initiatives.

David Taylor & Felix Del Tredici, Bass TrombonesKalun Leung & David Whitwell, Tenor Trombones

Eva Sulai, AccordionFeaturing works by Bartòk, Berio, Bhagwati, Faure,

Globokar, Leung, Taylor, Schubert, and Schnyder

2:00 PM


Elysian Trombone Consort, A New Initiative: Five New Pieces

by Five Women ComposersFormed in 2009, the Elysian Trombone Consort continues with its passion for new trombone chamber music. The consort has been invited to perform featured recitals around the United States and has performed at national and international conferences. Now in its tenth year, the Elysian Trombone Consort has premiered 24 new works for trombone quartet to date. The ensemble is honored to bring this recital of recently premiered pieces today by five extraordinary composers. The consort consists of university professors from Ohio and Kentucky. Its members have performed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops, San Diego Symphony, Louisville Orchestra, and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, among many others. Timothy Anderson serves as Associate Professor of Trombone at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Dr. Chad Arnow is Assistant Professor of Trombone at the University of Dayton. Dr. Brett Shuster is Professor of Trombone at the University of Louisville. Founding member Dr. Nathan Siler is Associate Professor of Trombone at Eastern Kentucky University.

Saturday, July 13


Saturday, July 13Timothy Anderson, Brett Shuster, and Nathan Siler,

Tenor TrombonesChad Arnow, Bass Trombone

Trombone Quartet No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . Julianna Horton CharnigoI. FanfareII. LamentIII. Fuguing Tune

A dark place is not a dark place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sabrina ClarkeMonochrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Allison OgdenUnaMuse(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrie Leigh Page

I. FridaII. DoraIII. Leonora

Nocturne………………………………….Barbara York

2:30 PM


Jaime Morales Matos, Trombone Trombone Music by Latin American Composers

Gizelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jose U. Da Silva ( Duda) b. 1935) BrasilFantasy for Trombone and Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . Jose Mariano Morales Matos (b.1960)

Puerto RicoChe Tango . . . . . . . . . . . Noelia Celeste Escalzo Robles (b.1979)

ArgentinaUS Premiere

Trombonsillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolina Calvache, ColombiaLa milonga de la muerte . . . . . . ..Noelia Celeste Escalzo Robles

(b.1979) ArgentinaTico -Tico arr. Bellini . . . . . . . . . .Zequinha Abreu (1880-1935)

3:00 PM

Sursa Performance HallPresenter Concert:

The Central Ohio Brass Band, Jessica Sneeringer, Director,

Solo Trombone and the Brass Band: A Historical Overview with Brett Baker

The British Brass Band movement has always been a cultural stronghold in the UK and has lent itself to the propagation of new music. Over the last 25 years North America has experienced its own brass band “explosion”. This new interest has caught fire and continues to draw in more and younger musicians, all looking for new idols and heroes to emulate. For trombonists, Brett Baker is THE source for all things brass band. Brett Baker has premiered more new music for trombone and brass band than any other trombonist in the world. Through this presentation, we will show the evolution of the trombone solo with brass band. Including 1890’s Arthur Pryor and ending with present time composers, this program

will demonstrate not only how the role of the trombone soloist has evolved but also how various solo techniques have developed over time. Including works from every major era, even new pieces from present day, each work will allow Brett to shine, each will display a different style of music. At the end of the presentation, the audience will hopefully have a new-found, or a renewed, sense of not only solo trombone literature but also brass banding.Melodie et Caprice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George HespeFantastic Polka . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Pryor, arr. Keith WilkinsonThe Eternal Quest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lieutenant Ray AllenRhapsody pour Trombone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gordon LangfordContrasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan Van der Roost

1. Sounds2. Caprice

3:30 PM

Hahn Recital HallPresenter Recital or Concert:

Storybook Players, The Wild Called MaxxThe Wild Called Maxx is the story of Maxx, a young and progressive woman, who is having trouble merging her creative identity with her lifestyle. She leaves her traditional job in the suburbs and journeys to the city. The unknown jungle of the metropolitan New York, full of monsters, is overwhelming to Maxx at first. Over time she finds ardent friends willing to help her find her creative voice.

Lori Baruth, Bass ClarinetRuss Zokaites, Bass Trombone

Reed Smith, ViolinStephen Schumann, CelloRyan McGillicuddy, Bass

Will Murphy, PianoBrian Mason, DrumsEliza Eaches, Singer

Conductor, DuWayne Dale

The Wild Called Maxx. . . . . .Whitney George, Composer/Arr.; Sammy Lopez, Illus.; Russ Zokaites, Author

I: Please Don’t Let Me Be MisunderstoodII: I heard it Through the GrapevineIII: Boss ProblemsIV: Feelin’ GoodV: The Urban Jungle GrewVI: Hit the Road JackVII: Monday Morning CommuteVIII: FeverIX: In the Alley WayX: On the Fire Escape



Saturday, July 13

3:30 PM

MIB 152Presenter Lecture:

Eric Wallace, Texas Center for Performing Arts Health, Valsalva, Musical Stuttering, Dystonia...? Results from a survey of a performance disorder

Valsalva maneuver, musical stuttering, stutter tongue; these are all names for a performance disorder that impacts a brass musician’s ability to play their instrument, but is almost unknown by performing arts medicine professionals and the medical literature. The available literature is scattered, largely anecdotal, and insufficient for understanding this disorder enough to develop effective treatments and preventions. This presentation will discuss the results from an epidemiological survey of 252 (n=252) brass musicians who have experienced this disorder in their own playing. Topics included will be: 1) the demographics of the musicians who experienced this disorder; 2) the characteristics of the disorder as reported by this survey’s respondents; 3) evidence for proposing this disorder be classified as a unique form of task-specific focal dystonia, separate from embouchure or hand dystonia. There will also be a discussion of different motor-learning theories, their applicability to this disorder, and plans for future research. This presentation is a follow-up to one given at the 2018 ITF. Video of last year’s presentation on the history and literature of this disorder can be found online.

4:00 PM

Sursa Performance HallFeature Concert:

William Cramer Choir, Mark Kellogg, DirectorNamed for the longtime trombone faculty member at Florida

State University, the William Cramer Choir serves as a reminder of the positive impact that artist-teachers have on their students,

institutions and greater communities. It also provides the participants with an opportunity to make music together and enjoy the fellowship of performers and teachers from across the country.

Tenor Trombones: Bass Trombones:Mark Babbitt Jeremy MarksTom Brantley James MartinTim Conner Jared RodinNathaniel Dickey David WilbornChris DickinsonJoseph JeffersonGretchen McNamaraAndrew MitchellDavid BegnocheIsrea ButlerTim RiordanElizabeth Schafer

Rettner Overture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Cypress (b. 1993)Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2 . . . .Giovanni Gabrieli (1554-1612),

arr. H. Lloyd LenoCanzona for Eight Trombones . . . .Walter Hartley (1927-2016)Capriol Suite . . . . . Peter Warlock (1894-1930), arr. Brian Lynn

I. Basse-DanseII. PavaneIII. Pieds-En-L’AirIV. Bransles

Tissington Variations . . . . . . . . . Raymond Premru (1934-1998)Firebird Suite Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971), arr. Blair Bollinger

I. BerceuseII. Finale

Three Mediterranean Folk Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traditional, arr. Jack Courtright

I. Village SongII. Song of the BrideIII. Misirlou (Beautiful Woman)

4:30 PM


Composers Workshop New Solos RecitalA program of new solo works, chosen through an adjudicated application process, to be featured on this year’s ITF Composers Workshop. A special thanks to Li Kuang, William Haugberg, and Michael Underwood who selected these composers for this year’s ITF Composers Workshop!Sonata for Trombone and Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . Skye van Duuren

Michael Underwood, Trombone; Justin Snyder, Piano

Speed Trap on Wide, Wide Dixie Highway. . . Jonathan NewmarkJoseph Murrell, Bass Trombone; Helen Lukan, Piano

The Scomorokhs for Trombone and Piano (the Tragicomic Scene) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malyi Dmytro

Deb Scott, Tenor Trombone; Hanako Yamagat-Greenburg, Piano

Put Me to Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Madeline A. LeeTBA Bass Trombone; Helen Lukan, Piano

Brazilian Sonata. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James KachulisI. Choro StepsII. In a Midnight MoodIII. Pifa Parade

William Haugeberg, Alto and Tenor Trombones; Michael Schneider, Piano

Saturday, July 13

5:00 PM

Sursa Performance HallFeature Concert: Youth ITF Workshop

Freddie Mendoza, Sean Reusch, Oscar Díaz, and Timothy Riordan, Directors,

with Chris Bill, Special Guest Scott Routenberg, Piano

Nick Turner, BassCassius Goens III, Drums

ITF Youth Workshop is runs concurrent to the main Festival schedule, and is a special program for students, ages 12-17. Working with renown teaching artists, these young musicians spend the week rehearsing, attending exclusive master classes, learning about all things trombone, and having a lot of fun. Check out this showcase concert, to hear what these wonderful young trombonists and their teachers have accomplished this week!

5:30 PM


ITF Composers Workshop New Chamber Music Recital

A program of new chamber music for trombone, chosen through an adjudicated application process, to be featured on this year’s ITF Composers Workshop. A special thanks to Li Kuang, William Haugberg, and Michael Underwood who selected these composers for this year’s ITF Composers Workshop!5 Movements for 4 Trombones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Bell

Ohio Trombone Quartet: Lucas Borges, Joseph Brown, Tony Weikel, Tenor Trombones; Lucas Kaspar, Bass Trombone

Spelunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tyler WaltersOhio Trombone Quartet

Quartet #2 in f# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Daniel CloutierMark Babbitt, Jeremy Marks, Derek Molacek, Tenor Trombones;

Jason Sulliman, Bass Trombone

Hocket & Lock-It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan BrownNicole Abissi, Joseph Frye, Michelle Flowers, Lou Setzer, Doug

Farwell, Randy Mitchell, Daniel A. Watt, Tenor Trombones; Bass Trombone: Amanda Frisch

Transgressions and Permutations . . . . . . . . . . Laurence DresnerAndrew Glendening, Dave Dick, Michelle Flowers,

William Haugberg, Shelly Suminski, Dillon Downey, Tenor Trombones; Chase Gasko, Brian Brink, Bass Trombones

The Dastardly Master Asteroid Blaster . . . . . . . . Adam SummyDrew Leslie, Taylor Hughey, Karen Marston, Michael

Underwood, Deb Scott, Josiah Williams, Tenor Trombones; Clayton Yoshifuku, Micah Everett, Bass Trombones

Z/28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alex BuehlerPaul Brewer, Ken Ebo, Micah Everett, Deb Scott, Derek

Molacek, Josiah Williams, Straight Bore Tenor Trombones; Dave Dick, Andrew Glendening, Michael Underwood William Haugberg, Karen Marston, Drew Leslie, Orchestral Bore Tenor

Trombones; Chase Gasko, Clayton Yoshifuku, Brian Brink, Jason Sulliman, Bass Trombones

7:30 PM

Sursa Performance HallITA Award:

Michael Mulcahy Northwestern University and Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Ken Hanlon Award: Steve Wolfinbarger

Western Michigan University

Sursa Performance HallITA Feature Concert:

Emory Remington Trombone Choir Competition Winners:

HMT Rostock Trombone Class, Jamie Williams and Tomer Maschkowski, Directors

Florian Becher Elif Beren KaradenizAdrian Castro Capuz Martì Pàmies MagranéMarcel Puig Castells Thomas MercatErdem Delibas Amit RozentsweigJan Donner Marick Vivion



Saturday, July 13

8:30 PM


ITF All-Stars Trombone Ensemble, Jim Nova’s A Fall from Light to Dark

Jim Nova’s “A Fall from Light to Dark” is a journey through chosen moments of John Williams’ masterful scores. This album musically chronicles the rise and descent of Anakin Skywalker as he transforms into Darth Vader, and represents the culmination of a lifetime of preparation and five years of the dedicated work of Jim Nova.

Chris Van Hof (Assistant Professor of Trombone,

Ball State University), Conductor

Alto Trombones (Doubling on Tenor):Jim Nova (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)Nate Zgonc (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra)

Tenor Trombones:JÖrgen van Rijen (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra)

John Romero (Metropolitan Opera)Brian Santero (New York City Ballet Orchestra)

Carol Jarvis (London Session Musician; President, ITF)

Peter Steiner (International Solo Artist)Yu Tamaki (International Soloist)

Bass Trombones:George Curran (New York Philharmonic)Jeff Dee (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)

Contrabass TromboneNick Schwartz (New York City Ballet Orchestra)

TimpaniEvan MoorePercussion

Sam Thompson

Part One: The Rise to LightStar Wars Main Title - Flag Parade

Anakin’s ThemeYoda’s Theme

The Emperor’s ThemeThe Duel of the Fates

The Tusken Camp and Shmi’s DeathAcross the Stars

Part Two: The Fall to DarkStar Wars Main Title - Battle Over Coruscant

Anakin’s Dark DeedsBattle of the Heroes

The Immolation ScenePadmé’s Funeral

The Imperial MarchStar Wars Throne Room - Closing Titles


The ITF staff (Dr. Karen Marston, Dr. Justin Cook, Dr. Jonathan Allen, and Dr. Deb Scott), Chris Van Hof, ITF

Host, and Andrea Van Hof, Youth ITF Workshop Coordinator, thank you for being a part of this year’s Festival.

We know many of you traveled great distances to be here (and in some cases, from across the globe), and we are truly

honored to have you as a part of this international event, and to celebrate the instrument we all love. We wish you safe travels

home, and another great year of tromboning!

See you in 2020!

wmich.edu/trombone

Western Michigan University Trombone Students• Finalists in an ITA solo competition 20 times since 2001• Students selected as an alternate or honorable mention 18 additional times• Recent graduates have performed with major ensembles such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra,

Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, U.S. Army Field Band, Seraph Brass, and many others

• Alumni have been admitted to the country’s most prestigious music schools, including The Juilliard School, The Eastman School, New England Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, Yale University, Northwestern University, and many others

• Former students teach at more than 20 universities in 13 states

Western Michigan University School of Music • A comprehensive program with 600 music majors served by faculty who are leaders in their field• A significant reduction in out-of-state undergraduate tuition makes a degree affordable

Dr. Steve WolfinbargerProfessor of Trombone2019 ITA Ken Hanlon Award Recepient2013 Michigan Professor of the Year2009 ITA Award Winner

School of Music

Dr. Chris Van Hof2019 International Trombone Festival HostWMU Graduate (BM ‘06)

www.trombonechristmas.org

Questions may be sent to [email protected].

In early August of 2019, Trombone Christmas will be conducting a free webinar on how to organize a Trombone Christmas. Anyone who would like to organize a Trombone Christmas event is invited to attend. To sign up for the webinar go to www.trombonechristmas.org to register.

The exact date will be determined after a review of the availability of the applicants. The webinar requires that participants have access to both a phone and a computer with internet access.

Trombone Christmas is an all-volunteer organiza-tion which facilitated eight concert events throughout the world in December 2018.

Create Your Own Trombone Christmas

for TROMBONE CHRISTMAS


ITF Composers Workshop Schedule

Wednesday, July 10

1:00 - 2:00pm Hahn Recital Hall University Faculty Showcase Recital

4:00 – 5:00pm Hahn Recital Hall Artist Recital: Trombones in the Renaissance Incantare

Thursday, July 11

9:00 -10:50am Teacher’s College, Room 112 Masterclass with Thomas Zugger

11:00 -11:50am Teacher’s College, Room 112 Masterclass with Arthur Gottschalk

12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch Break

1:30 – 2:30pm MIB 152 Panel Discussion: Composition and the State of Literature for the Modern Trombone David Wilborn and composers Thomas Zugger, Frank Gulino, & Lauren Bernofsky

Friday, July 12

9:00 -10:50am Teacher’s College, Room 112 Masterclass with Lauren Bernofsky

11:00 – 11:50am Teacher’s College, Room 112 Masterclass: Extended Techniques for Composers, So Wrong It’s Right, David Taylor, Felix Del Tredici, Kalun Leung & David Whitwell


3:00 – 4:00pm Hahn Recital Hall University Faculty Showcase Recital

4:00 – 5:00pm Hahn Recital Hall Recital: The Art of the Duo: Dave Taylor & Daniel Schnyder

5:30-6:30pm Hahn Recital Hall New Music Concert: ITF Composers Workshop, Faculty Showcase Lauren Bernofsky, Thomas Zugger, Frank Gulino, & Arthur Gottschalk

Saturday, July 13

9:00 -11:00am Teacher’s College, Room 112 Masterclass with Frank Gulino

11:00 -11:50am Teacher’s College, Room 112 Masterclass with Arthur Gottschalk


1:30 – 2:30 Sursa Performance Hall Concert: Let Light Perpetual Shine So Wrong It’s Right

4:30 – 5:30pm Hahn Recital Hall ITF Composers Workshop New Solos Recital

5:30 – 6:30pm Hahn Recital Hall ITF Composers Workshop New Chamber Music Recital

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Lauren Bernofsky’s music has been performed across the United States as well as internationally in major venues from Carnegie Hall to Grieg Hall in Bergen, Norway. Her works are published by Theodore Presser, Alfred, Carl Fischer, Boosey & Hawkes, FJH, Hal Leonard, Grand Mesa, Balquhidder, and Fatrock Ink. She holds degrees from the Hartt School, New England Conservatory, and Boston University, where she earned a doctorate in composition. Her music can be heard on the Polarfonia, Emeritus, MSR Classics, Blue Griffin, Summit, and Albany labels.

She has taught at Boston University, the University of Maryland Baltimore County, The Peabody Institute, and Interlochen. She conducts at regional festivals and serves as a clinician at schools, festivals, and national conferences.

As a leading composer of contemporary brass music, Frank Gulino has had works commissioned, performed, and recorded by some of the world's foremost brass players, including international euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra bass trombonist Gerry Pagano, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra bass trombonist Brian Hecht, National Symphony Orchestra principal trombonist Craig Mulcahy, Boston Symphony Orchestra principal tubist Mike Roylance, and Christopher Dudley, solo trombonist of the Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester in Bergen, Norway. Frank's works have been performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., as well as at venues in Argentina, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Mexico, Panama, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay. Additionally, Frank's music has been performed atdozens of colleges, universities, and conservatories, both domestically and abroad, and remains exceedingly popular among performers and audiences alike. Frank is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and is a four-time ASCAP Plus Award winner.

As a trombonist, Frank has appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Music Center at Strathmore, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He has also served on the faculties of both the DC Trombone Workshop and the Shepherd Trombone Workshop. Frank is an artist/clinician for the Edwards Instrument Company and performs on Edwards trombones and Griego mouthpieces.

As a published composer and arranger, Dr. Thomas Zugger's works are regularly performed by artists nationally and internationally, and have been featured at the International Trombone Festival, International Trumpet Guild, and International Clarinet Association annual conventions. He has been a guest composer at many Universities and at the MIdWest Trombone and Euphonium Conference. He is a member of BMI. He is on the International Trombone Association’s ITA Press Board and the ITA literature review committee. His compositions are published through Brixton Publications, TAP Music, Warwick Music, the International Trombone Association Press, and on his website.

As a trombonist and euphonium player, Dr. Zugger has performed extensively. He is currently principal trombone in the Newark/Granville Symphony as well as appearing with the Ashland Oh Symphony, Mansfield Oh Symphony, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, and at the 18th Macau China International Music Festival. He has performed for national tours of numerous Broadway musicals and has backed many popular performers including the Moody Blues, Aretha Franklin, Barry Manilow and others.

Dr. Zugger holds degrees from the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree in Trombone Performance from The Ohio State University. His primary teachers for trombone were Curtis Olson and Joe Duchi and for composition Ed Sarath and Jan Radzinski.

Arthur Gottschalk attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, receiving a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Composition, a Master of Arts degree in Music Composition and English Literature, and his Doctorate in Music Composition, studying with William Bolcom, Ross Lee Finney, and Leslie Bassett. He is currently a Professor at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, where he served as Chair of the Department of Music Theory and Composition until 2009. He founded the university’s electronic and computer music laboratories, and was its Director until 2002.

“Rapturous, argumentative, and prickly” (Gramophone Magazine), and “fascinatingly strange” (BBC Music Magazine), composer Arthur Gottschalk accepted an invitation as Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome in 2016, and The Association of Rice Alumni honored him with its Meritorious Service Award, the highest honor for a non-graduate of Rice University. Among many other awards, his Concerto for Violin and Symphonic Winds won First Prize in the XXV Concorso Internazionale di Composizione Originale (Italy), and in 2011 he was awarded the prestigious Bogliasco Fellowship for further work in Italy. Other awards include the Charles Ives Prize of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the 2014 Gold Medal for his Sonata for Cello: In Memoriam and the 2015 Gold Medal, Best of Show, and Recording of the Year from the Global Music Awards for his Requiem: For The Living. Residencies include the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center, the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, and the Atlantic Center for the Arts.

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Youth ITF Workshop

Wednesday, July 10

7:00 - 7:10am Meet outside dorms (On-campus participants)

7:20 - 8:20am Breakfast at The Atrium

8:15 - 8:20am Off-Campus participants drop-off at Emens Circle Drive

8:30 - 9:15am MU 117 Group Warm-Up (all) Chris Van Hof, warm up clinician

9:30 - 11:15am Ensemble Rehearsal

Mendoza: MU 117

Reusch: MU 123

Riordan: TC 120

Diaz: TC 121

11:15am - 12:15pm Lunch

12:30 - 1:30pm Sursa Hall Opening Ceremony

1:45 - 2:30pm TC 120 Chris Bill clinic

2:30 - 2:50pm TC 120 mass ensemble rehearsal

3:00 - 3:50pm Ensemble Rehearsal

Mendoza: MU 117

Reusch: MU 123

Riordan: TC 120

Diaz: TC 121

4:00 - 4:45pm Expo Hall or Hahn Hall Liza Malamut/Incantare

(student choice)

5:00 - 6:00pm Sursa Hall Peter Steiner Recital

6:15 - 7:15pm Dinner

7:30 - 10:00pm Sursa Hall David Rejano & Jörgen van Rijen

10:30pm In Rooms

11:00pm Lights Out

Thursday, July 11




8:30 - 9:15am MU 117 Group Warm-Up (all) Carol Jarvis, warm up clinician

9:30 - 10:45am Ensemble Rehearsal

Mendoza: MU 117

Reusch: MU 123

Riordan: TC 120

Diaz: TC 121

11:00 - 11:50am Sursa Hall Jorgen Van Rijen Masterclass

12:00 - 12:50pm Lunch

1:00 - 1:50pm TC 120 Ken Thompkins Clinic

(student choice)

1:00 - 1:50pm TC 121 Nick Finzer Clinic (student choice)

2:00 - 2:20pm TC 120 Mass Choir rehearsal

2:30 - 3:20pm Ensemble Rehearsal

Mendoza: MU 117

Reusch: MU 123

Riordan: TC 120

Diaz: TC 121

3:30 - 4:50pm Sursa Hall Hebron HS Trombone Choir and Yu Tamaki or Expo Hall

5:00 - 5:50pm Sursa Hall George Curran


7:30 - 10:00pm Sursa Hall Concerto Night

10:30pm In Rooms

11:00pm Lights Out

COLOR KEY

■ Full Youth Workshop Activities

■ Split Youth Workshop Activities

■ Student Choice Activities

Tuesday, July 9

3:00 - 6:00pm Dorm Check-in


7:00 - 9:00pm Activity

9:30pm In Dorms

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Friday, July 12




8:30 - 9:15am MU 117 Group Warm-Up Brad Palmer, warm up clinician

9:30 - 10:20am MU 123 Jennifer Wharton clinic

9:30 - 10:20am TC 121 Westerlies clinic

10:30 - 10:50am Sursa Hall Merit Trombone Choir

(Classical ensembles only, Riordan’s group)

10:30 - 12:00 MU 123 Mendoza ensemble only rehearses

11:00 - 11:50am Sursa Hall ISO Low Brass performance (Classical ensembles only)

12:00 - 12:50pm Lunch

1:00 - 1:50pm Hahn Recital Hall The Westerlies

2:00 - 3:20pm Classical Ensemble Rehearsals (no Mendoza rehearsal)

Reusch: MU 123

Riordan: TC 120

Diaz: TC 121

2:00 - 3:20pm Jazz ensemble choice of Hahn Hall ISO Clinic or

MU 117 rehearsal observation

3:30 - 4:50pm CHOICE: expo hall or MU 117 Star Wars open rehearsal

observation

5:00 - 5:50pm Sursa Hall Bonegasm

6:00 - 6:20pm TC 120 Mass ensemble


7:30 - 10:00pm Sursa Hall Jazz Night concerts

10:30pm In Rooms

11:00pm Lights Out

Saturday, July 13




8:30 - 9:15am TC 120 Group Warm-Up Steve Wolfinbarger, warm up

clinician

9:30 - 9:50am TC 120 Mass Ensemble rehearsal

10:00 - 10:50am Individual Ensemble rehearsals

Mendoza: MU 117

Reusch: MU 123

Riordan: TC 120

Diaz: TC 121

11:00 - 11:50am TC 120 Ryan Keberle clinic

11:00 - 11:50am TC 121 Blake Schlabach clinic

12:00 - 12:50pm Sursa Hall YW Dress Rehearsal

1:00 - 2:00pm Lunch

2:00pm Parents meet On Campus participants at dorms for pack-up/check out.

Parents/Guardians of Off Campus participants meet at Emens Circle Drive.

4:30pm MI 152 (Band Room) Call time for participants

5:00 - 5:50pm Sursa Hall Youth Workshop Concert

6:00pm MI 152 (Band Room) Meet with parent/guardian if you are a Off-Campus or checked-out On Campus Student & enjoy

the rest of ITF

6:15pm - 7:15pm Dinner (Remaining On Campus students who are leaving Sunday morning)

7:30pm Closing concert, Jim Nova “A Fall From Light to Dark”

10:30pm In Rooms

11:00pm Lights Out

July 10–13, 2019 | Ball State University

Sunday, July 14

8:00 - 8:10am Meet outside dorms (all)


9:30am - 12:00pm Dorm Check-out


The ITAThe ITA Solo and Ensemble Competitions are today comprised of 14 categories with a truly international pool of applicants and judges.

However, their beginnings can be traced back to a single scholarship given in 1971 by Henry Romersa, founder of the International Trombone Workshop, for a deserving young trombonist to attend the first ITW in Nashville, TN. The first named scholarship to attend the ITW was created a few years later in honor of Frank Smith, a trombonist in the US Airmen of Note whose life was taken in a tragic car accident. This tradition of named and funded scholarships continued with new awards created over the years to honor Frank Rosolino, Donald Yaxley, Robert Marsteller, Larry Wiehe, and Lewis Van Haney. Similarly, annual ensemble awards were also given and named after trombone legends Emory Remington and Kai Winding.

As interest in these scholarships and awards grew, the selection process was formalized, and a scholarship committee was formed to select the winners based on a recorded audition. By the 1980’s the scholarship program had grown popular enough that the winners were featured on a special concert at the ITW, a tradition that continues today in the annual “Winners Showcase.”

In 2001, as participation continued to grow, the ITA Board renamed each scholarship as a competition, while still maintaining its namesake. Instead of a winner being determined by a recording, three finalists

were to be selected by a panel of international artists and teachers who would screen the recordings; these finalists would then compete in a live final round at the International Trombone Festival. The ITA Standing Committee on Competitions was created to oversee the competitions, with the ITA Competitions Coordinator responsible for their implementation. Finally, in addition to free tuition to attend the ITF, the competitions now award prizes generously donated by sponsors, including many of the leading instrument manufacturers.

The impressive list of past scholarship and competition winners includes many of today’s leading performers and teachers—Conrad Herwig, Michael Dease, Douglas Wright, John Romero, Blair Bollinger, Peter Steiner, Achilles Liarmakopolis, and Nathan Zgonc, just to name a few! In fact, many of these artists now participate as judges for the competitions.

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