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Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ITF Venues Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Officers, Boards and Advisors . . . . . . 11
Exhibitors and Exhibit Hours . . . . . . 11
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
Chris Van Hof, Host
AA native of Grand Rapids, Dr. Karen Marston,
Michigan, Chris Van Hof is the Festival Director
Assistant Professor of Trombone
Karen joined the ITF as Director
at Ball State University, and
in 2017, having previously
Host of the 2019 International
served as grant-writer for the
Trombone Festival. An S. E. Shires
organization. She is also on the
Performing Artist, he is trombonist
faculty at Mt San Antonio College
in the Emerald Brass, and since
in Walnut, CA, where she works
relocating to Indiana in 2017 is a
with brass players in both applied
regular extra/substitute performer
and chamber settings, and teaches
with the Indianapolis Symphony
academic music courses. Previously, she was an applied
Orchestra and the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, as well
teacher and ensemble director at San Jacinto College in
as jazz and commercial ensembles in the Indianapolis metro
Pasadena, TX. Karen holds degrees in trombone performance
area. Chris has spent time equally as a symphonic player
from the University of North Texas and Rice University,
with the orchestras of Rochester (NY), Madison (WI), Fort
and both a masters and doctorate in music education from
Collins (CO), and Cheyenne (WY); and as a section member
Columbia University. Her teachers include Jan Kagarice,
of commercial horn sections, and jazz big bands. Along with
Dr. Vern Kagarice, Dr. Royce Lumpkin, and David Waters.
bass trombonist Evan Conroy, he performs in the duo Make
More Noise, which gave four world premieres in 2018 at As founder and Artistic Director of Omni Brass, a cutting-
the American Trombone Workshop and the International edge, multi style brass and percussion ensemble, Karen has
Trombone Festival. Chris has also been an invited artist/faculty performed and taught at venues and festivals around the
member at Rekkenze Brass Week in Bavaria (2018) and the world, including Cal State Los Angeles, the University of Texas
Taller de Trombones Panamá (2017). at Tyler, Baylor University, Lamar University, Texas A&M
University Corpus Christi, Texas Christian University, San
He has recently been invited to perform David
Jacinto College, Brazosport College, the Houston Symphony
Biedenbender’s trombone concerto “Their Eyes Are Fireflies”
League, Menil Fest (Houston), Café Corotu (Panama City,
with the Eastman Wind Ensemble in January of 2020. And he
Panama), and numerous middle and high school programs
will release his first national label recording in Spring of 2020
across the country. Karen has also performed with the
on MSR Classics: “Danzón” is a record comprised completely
Houston Symphony, the San Antonio Symphony, the Ebony
of Chris’ arrangements for brass quintet (music by Ravel,
Opera Guild, Orchestra X (Houston), the American Radio
Márquez, Piazzolla, Fauré, Albéniz, and Stravinsky), recorded
Chamber Orchestra, the Composers Orchestra of Houston,
by the Emerald Brass with Chris performing on trombone.
and the Resonance Brass Choir, and was featured on the
With over ten years of experience in higher education Chris West Coast tour of Alliance Brass.
has a deep background in teaching and is passionate about his
As a researcher, Karen has completed an extensive
work at Ball State. He trains his students to be adept at all styles
dissertation project focusing on the causes and pedagogical
of music on the trombone, to establish clear career objectives,
interventions relevant to focal task specific embouchure
to explore entrepreneurial and alternative paths of employment
dystonia, and her work has twice been published in the
in the arts, and to focus on a strong process to accomplish all
Journal of the International Trombone Association. She has
those goals. He has presented clinics for the Indiana All-State
been active in the ITF for many years, having presented or
Orchestra, Colorado Music Educators Association Conference,
performed at numerous Festivals, the first of which was a
and BIGXII Trombone Conference, he has also judged for the
concert with the University of North Texas Trombone Octet
American Trombone Workshop and the Indiana All-State Solo
in 1994, when the late Vern Kagarice lead that ensemble
Festival. Chris promotes a keen attention to teaching style and
to a winning recording in the Remington Competition.
fluency among his students at BSU. Chris studied with Mark
Karen has also received performance and pedagogy grants
Hetzler for his Doctorate (UW-Madison, DMA), Mark Kellogg
from the San Jacinto Foundation, the Brown Foundation,
for his Master’s (Eastman School of Music, MM), and Steve
the American Chamber Music Players of New York, and
Wolfinbarger for his Bachelor’s (Western Michigan University,
the Houston Arts Alliance.
BM Music Education).

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 WELCOME
Dr. Justin Cook, Dr. Jonathan Allen,
Festival Manager Festival Program
Justin Cook is the Assistant Coordinator
Professor of Trombone at the Dr. Jonathan Sayre Allen
University of Central Arkansas joined the faculty at the
where he teaches studio trombone, University of Iowa in
trombone choir, brass ensembles, 2011 where he serves as
and low brass methods. Prior Lecturer of Trombone.
to his appointment at UCA, Dr. Allen holds degrees
Dr. Cook was on the faculties of from The University of
Tarleton State University, Eastfield Iowa, University of Utah, and the University of Northern
College, and the University of Colorado. His teachers have included Edwin “Buddy” Baker,
North Texas. In addition to his college teaching, Justin has Dr. Nathaniel Wickham, Larry Zalkind, Dr. Donn Schaefer,
been on staff at the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lake, and Dr. David Gier.
Michigan, Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps in Allen began his professional career as a member of the
Rockford, Illinois, and is currently the Festival Manager for Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra. As a member of the Orchestra
the International Trombone Festival. at Temple Square (UT), he appears on weekly international
Justin Cook holds a Bachelor of Music Education and television and radio broadcasts with the Mormon Tabernacle
Bachelor of Trombone Performance degree from Northern Choir, in addition to being heard on several audio and video
Arizona University, a Master of Music in Instrumental recordings with the ensemble. He has performed with the Utah
Conducting from Northern Arizona University, and a Doctor Symphony, Orchestra Iowa, Quad-City Symphony, Boulder
of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Texas. Philharmonic, Cheyenne Symphony, and Ft. Collins Symphony.
While at the University of North Texas, Justin performed as a In addition, he can be heard on several film soundtracks and
member of the internationally acclaimed North Texas Wind commercial recordings. He has performed at the International
Symphony, and can be heard on the GIA Windworks series Trombone Festival, the Eastern Trombone Workshop, and
“Teaching Music Through Performance in Band”. Recently, the Southeast Trombone Symposium as a member of the
Justin has performed William Bolcom’s Trombone Concerto Professor’s Choir.
with the UCA Wind Ensemble and Richard Peaslee’s Arrows Under his baton, the University of Iowa Trombone Choir
of Time with the Little Rock Wind Symphony. He is a member performed at the 2013 International Trombone Festival in
of The Pinnacle Brass Quintet, the resident brass quintet at Columbus, Georgia. His students have received scholarships
the University of Central Arkansas. As a freelancer, and graduate assistantships to attend many of the top music
Dr. Cook has performed with the Arkansas Symphony, schools in the United States, including the New England
Lone Star Wind Orchestra, Irving Symphony, Las Colinas Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, University of Miami,
Symphony, Fort Smith Symphony, Lyric Stage Musical Mannes College, Indiana University, and Western Michigan.
Productions at the Irving Arts Center, Dallas Summer Students have won positions in prestigious ensembles, such as
Musicals, and The Arkansas Repertory Theatre. the Grammy All-Star Band, Next-Generation Jazz Orchestra,
Equally at home as an educator and performer, the Brubeck Jazz Colony, and Jazz Band of America. Jonathan
UCA trombone studio has seen tremendous success since Allen was host of the 2018 International Trombone Festival
Dr. Cook’s arrival. The studio has tripled in size and now and now serves as ITF Festival Program Manager.
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.

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

Debra Scott, Andrea Van Hof,

Director of Composers Director of Youth
Workshop ITF Workshop
Dr. Deb Scott is the professor of Andrea Van Hof is a ten-year
trombone and bass trombone at veteran public school music
Stephen F. Austin State University. teach and band director, as
She is a performing artist for well as an active performer on
Rath Trombones and is active flute and alto saxophone. Van
as a performer and clinician. Hof received her Bachelor’s of
Her solo CD, Playing Favorites, Music Education from Western
was released in 2017 by Navona Michigan University and her
Records. She has been a featured soloist and faculty member Master’s in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure
in Santa Fe, Argentina at Trombonanza, and her CD has been from Colorado State University. Prior to her teaching in
played in radio broadcasts throughout the world. Indiana, Van Hof taught in upstate New York, Wisconsin,
Most recently, Scott joined the administration of the and Colorado. She recently presented a clinic at the Colorado
International Trombone Festival as the Director of the Music Educator’s Association annual conference, and has
Composers Workshop where she oversees the selection of been a guest speaker at Ball State University concerning
new compositions to be featured at the ITF. For a dozen how to establish and build a private teaching studio. Her
years, she reviewed solos for the U.I.L. prescribed music list professional affiliations include the National Association for
for trombone and bass trombone in the state of Texas. For Music Education, Indiana Music Educators Association, the
five years, she has judged for the State Solo and Ensemble Indiana Bandmasters Association.
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.

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 COLLEGE EMENS AND HARGRAEVES

WELCOME R i v e r s i d e

SURSA HALL/MIB

MCKINLEY PARKING
GARAGE

Dear Participants of the International Trombone Festival,

U n i v e r s i t y
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 R E S T A U R A N
this week’s workshops, competitions, and performances in our state-of-the-art
ADDITIONAL
facilities. STUDENT
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Chris Van Hof forAND all ofSTARBUCKS)
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.

Sincerely,

Ryan Hourigan, Ph.D.

Director, School of Music

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2019 International Trombone Festival

R i v e r s i d e
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana | July 10-13, 2019
SURSA HALL/MIB

MCKINLEY PARKING
GARAGE

As the president of Ball State University, I welcome you to our vibrant campus
for theU2019
n i v e r s i t y
International Trombone Festival.
R E S T A U R A N
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.
ADDITIONAL
I hope you are excited
STUDENT about the
CENTER diverse
(FOOD line-up this four-day
COURT festival has to
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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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ITF Venues Map
All performances in Sursa/MIB
ATRIUM FOOD
COURT Many lectures in Teachers College

Expo Hall in Emens

M c K i n l e y
Some rehearsals in
Hargreaves
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TEACHERS
COLLEGE EMENS AND HARGRAEVES

R i v e r s i d e

SURSA HALL/MIB

MCKINLEY PARKING
GARAGE

U n i v e r s i t y

R E S T A U R A N T S

ADDITIONAL
STUDENT CENTER (FOOD COURT PARKING
AND STARBUCKS)

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

ITA Board of Directors ITA Staff

Christopher Houlding (Executive Board Chair) Donny Pinson (Competitions Coordinator)
Christopher Shook (Executive Board Secretary-Treasurer) Javier Stuppard (Competitions Assistant)
Bradley Palmer (Executive Board Vice-Chair) Magnus Nilsson (Executive Director)
Ben van Dijk (President) Taylor Hughey (News Coordinator)
Diane Drexler (Journal Managing Editor)

ITF2019 Exhibitors
Adams Music Instruments Hickeys Music S.E. Shires Co
Antoine Courtois Houghton Horns Sheridan Instruments
AR Resonance Jim Beckel Music Sierman Musical Instrument Co, LTD
BAC Musical Instruments KHS America SlideBone
Butler Trombones M&W Custom Trombones Slide Doctor, LLC
Conn-Selmer Inc My Mutebag Thein Brass
C. Sharpe Editions Muncie Music Center The Horn Guys
Dillon Music Musik HAAG AG Thompson Instruments
Doug Elliott Mouthpieces Pickett Brass Voigt Brass
Eastman Music Co Rath Trombones Warburton Mouthpieces
Edwards Instrument Co. Robinson’s Remedies Wilson Band Instruments
Getzen Company Inc Schmitt Music Shop Windy City Trombone
Giddings Mouthpieces Schilke Music Products Yamaha Corporation of America
and Greenhoe Trombones

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

Don’t forget to use the hashtag

Join in with the ITF on social
media by adding the following #trombonefestival2019
hashtag in all your posts on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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PROGRAM 9:30 AM
Wednesday, July 10
12:30 PM
Hahn Recital Hall Sursa Performance Hall
Competition Final: ITF2019 Opening Ceremony:
Donald Yaxley Bass Trombone Competition Ball State University Cardinal Trombone Choir,
Repertoire: Etoile des Profondeurs, Dr. Chris Van Hof Director
movements 2 and 3, by Jérôme Naulais A celebratory concert to open the 2019 ITF, featuring the Ball State
Pianist: Hanako Yamagat-Greenburg University Cardinal Trombone Choir. The concert features the world
FINALISTS: premiere of a new work by former Indianapolis Symphony Principal
Adrian Gryciuk (Conservatorium van Amsterdam; Trombonist, James Beckel, which was commissioned by the Ball
Ben van Dijk, teacher) State for this event. The Cardinal Trombone Choir is also excited to
Evan Silloway (University of Utah; Donn Schaefer, teacher) be joined by special guests Freddie Mendoza (BSU professor of Jazz
Dávid Sztranyák (Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest; Trombone), and Jim Nova (Pittsburgh Symphony), and to feature
Gustáv Hona, teacher) brand-new arrangements from both of these guests.
Tenor Trombones: Bass Trombones:
10:30 AM Matt Christiansen Caroline Reel Amanda Frisch
Hahn Recital Hall Andrew Hacker Dillon Reese Austin Hinkle
Daniel Hochstetler Rudi Schwerdle Cody Jackson
Competition Final: Stuart Ivey Dan Smith Gail Rider
Gilberto Gagliardi Tenor Trombone Competition Matt Laczynski Josiah Williams
Repertoire: Sonatina by Kazimierz Serocki Peter Lehmann Grant Winternheimer
Pianist: Helen Lukan Guest Soloists: Freddie Mendoza, trombone
FINALISTS: Jim Nova, tenor and contrabass trombones
João Lamela (Conservatório de Música Calouste Gulbenkian
Braga Portugal; Zeferino Pinto, teacher) A Call for Courage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin Taylor (b. 1983)
Polina Tarasenko (Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Emily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnny Mandel (b. 1925),
Medien Hannover; Jonas Bylund, teacher) arr. Freddie Mendoza
Dawson Ward (Baylor University; Brent Phillips, teacher)
Theme from
“The Green Hornet” . . . . . . William “Billy” May (1916 - 2004),
11:30 AM arr. Shawn C. Standing
Hahn Recital Hall Theme from “Beetlejuice” . Danny Elfman (b. 1953), arr. Jim Nova
Competition Final: World Premiere
Frank Smith Tenor Trombone Competition “Parade of the Charioteers” from Ben Hur . . . . . . . Miklós Rózsa
(1907 - 1995), arr. Jim Nova
Repertoire: Variations in F# minor by Léon Stekke
Clouds of the Cosmos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Beckel (b. 1948)
Pianist: Helen Lukan World Premiere
FINALISTS:
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)

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 Wednesday, July 10
1:00 PM Diploma in Piano from the Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris. She
Hahn Recital Hall is the Artistic Director of The Firehouse Space which features cutting
edge creative jazz, experimental and contemporary music.
University Faculty Showcase Recital
The University Faculty Showcase Recital Series at the ITF features Concerto for Trombone and
outstanding teaching artists, performing new and emerging Orchestra (recital version) . . . . . . . George Walker (1922–2018)
literature. Performers are chosen through a highly competitive, I. Allegro
peer-reviewed adjudication process, and represent top university Andrew Mitchell, Youngstown State University,
and collegiate faculty from programs across the US and Canada. Tenor Trombone
The ITF is honored to feature these teaching artists, who are so
fundamental to the success and ongoing evolution of the trombone
Helen Lukan, Piano
Last year marked the death of George Walker (1922–2018). A
community, worldwide.
child prodigy, he went on to break many barriers throughout his
Sonata for Trombone and Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Kazik illustrious career. In 1966 he won the Pulitzer Prize for Music. His
Stephen Ivany, Western Carolina University, Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra (1957) is a masterpiece that
was far ahead of its time. The trombone concerto is bold, lyrical, and
Tenor Trombone superbly original. Christian Lindberg recorded the work on the BIS
Michael Schneider, Piano label in 1993, but performances have been curiously rare. The piano
James Kazik’s Sonata for Trombone was commissioned by Jonathan reduction (composed by Walker himself) has been available since
McNeer as part of a larger consortium in 2017. The idea of the 1977. This work has not earned the recognition that it deserves. A
consortium was to create a work that was both compelling for random sample of sixty ITA Journals, spanning years 1990–2018,
professional players, but also accessible for student performance. The yielded only one performance! My hope is to invigorate interest in
work is in one movement and will appear on Stephen Ivany’s CD, this forgotten masterpiece of our repertoire.
Monuments for Trombone
Meditation & Decision . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Mahpar (b. 1977)
Sonata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert J. Brownlow (Born 1965) World Premiere
World Premiere
Shelley Suminski, Colburn CSPA, Tenor Trombone
I. A Hop, Skip and a Jump
II. Paroxysms Helen Lukan, Piano
III. Role Reversal Meditation & Decision (2010) by Steven Mahpar (b. 1977) is a single
movement work divided into two sections. The Meditation section
James Albrecht, University of Nevada, Reno, showcases the trombone’s thoughtful lyrical side. The Decision
Tenor Trombone section is more technical, but still relies on the expressiveness of the
James Wilding, Piano trombone. Originally written for solo trombone and brass quartet
James Albrecht, Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, (2 trumpets, horn, tuba), this 2018 reduction is for solo trombone
Reno, will be joined by pianist and composer James Wilding to and piano, and has yet to be performed. The original version for solo
perform a World Premiere for Trombone and Piano, a new Sonata trombone and brass was premiered in 2012 in Southern California.
by Robert Brownlow. The first movement is titled “A Hop, Skip and The work makes use of modern harmonies and a wide range of
a Jump”. The second is titled “Paroxysms” and the final movement is the trombone’s versatility. The music demands the soloist employ
titled “Role Reversal.” contrasting lyrical vocal styles with strong accented articulate
passages. The range of the solo part is two octaves, and a fourth. This
mise en abîme in 3 parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra Sprecher includes passages of two octave arpeggios in a soft legato style.
Andrew Glendening, Northern Illinois University,
Tenor Trombone Anacoluthon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Johnson (b. 1993)
I. Intrada
Hanako Yamagato, Piano II. Solo
Sandra Sprecher’s “mise en abîme in 3 parts” for trombone and Lucas Rego Borges, Ohio University, Tenor Trombone
piano was written in 1988 for Andrew Glendening and is based
on the formal technique in Western art history of placing a copy Justin Snyder, Piano
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

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 Wednesday, July 10
2:00 PM II. Mystery (Tango)
Hahn Recital Hall III. Romance (Zamba)
Presenter Recital: IV. Celebration (Malambo)
Encuentros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolina Calvache (b. 1985)
Mirari Brass Quintet World Premiere
Joyful and versatile explorers of a fascinating spectrum of music, Zula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rafael A. Martinez (b. 1984)
Mirari Brass balances intensity with levity, and refined virtuosity World Premiere
with pure fun. Now in its tenth season, Mirari has performed El Taguarote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wolfgang Ordoñez (b. 1986)
extensively across the United States and China, forging connections Conversation for Tenor and
with all varieties of audiences, from young students to seasoned Bass Trombone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Small (1943-1987)
supporters. The group has performed on many concert series’
Bandolita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luis Uribe Bueno (1916-2000)
and held concert residencies at numerous universities, including
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Truman State University,
Cornell University, SUNY Potsdam, and many more. 3:00 PM
Mirari has consistently been dedicated to commissioning and Hahn Recital Hall
arranging new works to expand the brass quintet genre. Since 2009, Artist Recital:
Mirari has added nearly two dozen works to the repertoire, many Mark Kellogg,
of which are now being performed by other groups around the Professor of Trombone, Eastman School of Music,
country. Mirari showcases its passion for music education through
master classes, clinics, and performances with students of all ages.
A Celebration of Solo Trombone Repertoire
All collegiate music professors, the quintet members relish extended from the Eastman School of Music
time to interact and form lasting relationships with young musicians. Throughout the nearly 100 year history of the Eastman School of
They regularly perform concerts alongside students, promoting Music, the trombone studio has occupied a special place in the
musical collaboration and challenging aspiring musicians to reach creative life of the institution. Faculty and students have inspired and
new levels of artistry. valued the creation of new works for trombone, whether it be works
for trombone choir, mixed chamber ensembles or solo works.This
Matthew Vangjel, Trumpet concert features four works; a new unaccompanied piece composed
Doug Lindsey, Trumpet by the performer, a world premier by a current Eastman student,
Jessie Thoman, French Horn Ethan Cypress, and works by Eric Ewazen and Sydney Hodkinson.
Sarah Paradis, Trombone Each composer is an alumnus of the Eastman School.
Stephanie Frye-Clark, Tuba Mark Kellogg, Trombone
Fire Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony DiLorenzo (b. 1967) Priscilla Yuen, Piano
Elegy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Noppe (b. 1983) Suite for Unaccompanied
String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat major, Trombone (2017) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Kellogg (b. 1964)
Op. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), I. Prelude
Arr. Verne Reynolds II. Tango
I. Adagio non troppo III. Appalachian Ballade
II. Allegretto Ballade for Tenor Trombone and Piano . Eric Ewazen (b. 1954)
III. Andante espressivo Trauermusik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sydney Hodkinson (b. 1934)
IV. Molto allegro e vivace Rondeau in Seven Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Cypress (b. 1993)
Libertango . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992), World Premiere
Arr. Chris Van Hof
Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin McKee (b. 1980) 3:00 PM
Sursa Performance Hall
2:00 PM Student Ensemble:
Sursa Performance Hall University of Mississippi Trombone Ensemble,
Artist Recital: Micah Everett, Director
Pedro Carrero, Solo Trombone, Orquesta Sinfónica The University of Mississippi Trombone Ensemble was reestablished
Simón Bolívar and Sebastian Cifuentes, Bass in 2012 by current UM low brass professor, Micah Everett, after a
Trombone, Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia hiatus of nearly twenty years. The ensemble serves as a vital extension
of studio lessons and an enjoyable performance outlet for students,
Feeling Soul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noelia Escalzo (b.1979)
including twice-yearly concerts on campus and regular invitations
I. Melancholy (Milonga)
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Jacob Trombone Octet is the most well-established “standard” work Colin Williams, David Rejano or Mark Hampson. His debut as a
on our program for the ITF, though the brief fanfare Leviathan by soloist was in Carnegie Hall (Recital Weill) after winning the first
Jack Wilds is quickly becoming part of the established repertoire, as prize in the New York Artist International Competition.
are James Nova’s numerous arrangements of film music, of which Élegie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873 - 1943)
Parade of Charioteers is an enjoyable example. The Hymn of Fantasia Concertante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ricardo Mollá (b. 1992)
Acxiom, arranged for the ensemble by former UM student Hunter
Song of Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ricardo Mollá
McGuary, is a lovely tune but has a rather dystopian text, which is
La Boda de Luis Alonso . . . .Gerónimo Giménez (1854 - 1923)
reflected in the strong dissonances heard near the climax of the piece.
arr. Ricardo Mollá
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. 4:00 PM
Tenor Trombones: Bass Trombones: Hahn Recital Hall
Wesley Brown Justin Parks Jason Beghtol Artist Recital:
Jessica Coates Michael Richard Monterio Hatch
Aaron Dallaire Jacob Roland Gabriel Mosley
Incantare,
Kurt Hickey Trevor Shoup Larry Reaux Trombones in the Renaissance
Kyle Hickey Eric Simmons Gavin Webb Incantare strives to highlight the musical and cultural connections of
Brian Latch Quayshun Shumpert underexplored musicians from the Renaissance and early Baroque
Tristen Laufenberg
periods, especially music by composers, singers, and instrumentalists
Parade of Charioteers, from BEN-HUR . . . . . . . . . Miklos Rozsa from marginalized communities in early modern Europe. A shared
(1907-1995), passion for this music and historically informed performance
arr. James Nova brought the ensemble together. The group strives to discover, research,
Trombone Octet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gordon Jacob (1895-1984) transcribe, teach, and perform works that may not have been
I. Allegro heard since their conception. The consort of sackbuts and violins
II. Andante sostenuto has a long history and a unique sound that incorporates the vocal
III. Allegro qualities of both instruments while retaining each of their distinct
The Hymn of Acxiom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vienna Teng (b. 1978), timbres, making it the perfect medium for
arr. Hunter McGuary performing the beautiful works from this
Leviathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Wilds (b. 1986) rich musical time period.
Ain’t a That Good News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traditional, Alice Culin-Ellison, Violin
arr. Sherri-Marcia Damon
Andrew Rader, Alto
3:30 PM Liza Malamut, Trombone
Sursa Performance Hall Ben David Aronson, Trombone
Artist Recital:
Ricardo Mollá, International Soloist Paul von Hoff, Trombone
Ricardo Mollá received his Bachelor’s Garrett Lahr, Trombone
Degree in trombone at the Conservatorio
Rebecca Burkart, Organ Liza Malamut
Superior de Música Oscar Esplá in
Alicante (Spain) and the Hochschule für Sonata 28 à 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johann Vierdanck (1605-1646)
Musik, Theatre und Medien Hannover Jesu dulcis memoria . . . . . . . Johann Rudolph Ahle (1625-1673)
(Germany) with Javier García and Jonas Canzon a due Tenori . . . . . . . Bartolomé de Selma y Salaverde
Bylund, respectively. Personally invited by (c.1595-after 1638)
Joseph Alessi, principal trombone of the Sonata Prima à Sopran solo . . . Dario Castello (c.1590-c.1658)
New York Philharmonic, he was awarded a Canzon Seconda à 4 . . . . . . . Giovanni Gabrieli (c.1557-1612)
scholarship by the Artists’ Society of Spain Nasce la pena mia . . . . . . . . Alessandro Striggio (c.1536-1592)
and Foundation JONDE-BBVA to study Shir Ha’ammala-ot . . . . . . . . . . . . Salamone Rossi (1570-c.1630)
at the prestigious The Juilliard School of Lamento d’Arianna . . . . . . . . Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
New York where he is pursuing a Master’s A Suite of Dances . . . . . . . Arr. Michael Praetorius (1571-1621)
Pedro Carrero
Degree in Classical Music. Besides this, he I. Pavan “La Cornetta,” Anonymous (16th century)
was a member of the Spanish Brass Academy, studying with Guillies II. Galliard, Anthony Holborne (1545-1602)
Milliere, Indalecio Bonet and Carlos Gil. In addition, he has attended III. Padouana, Johann Hermann Schein (1586-1630)
advanced courses and masterclasses for trombone with teachers as IV. 2 Branles, Pierre-Francisque Caroubel (1556-1611
Michel Becquet, Christian Lindberg, Ian Bousfield, James Markey, or 1615)
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4:30 PM 5:00 PM
Sursa Performance Hall Sursa Performance Hall
Student Ensemble: Artist Recital:
Ohio University Trombone Choir, Duo Steiner-Hochwartner
Dr. Lucas Borges, Director With his solo playing described as being “beautifully controlled with
The trombone choir at Ohio University was founded in 1962 by a vocal sound,” Italian Trombonist Peter Steiner is recognized across
low brass professor Robert Smith. The choir gained prominence in the world as “a new trombone star within his generation,” who “plays
the 1980s when Reginald Fink began his tenure as the director. It with total control.” Together with Constanze Hochwartner (piano/
was also during his time at Ohio University that many of Fink’s organ), as Duo Steiner-Hochwartner, the pair perform a guest artist
important publications were created. Following his death in 1996, recital at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as part of their
Ohio University hired Tony Baker to guide the studio and trombone three-month world tour of the United States, Europe, Asia and South
choir. Following Tony’s appointment to the trombone faculty at the America. At the age of 23, Peter Steiner was appointed Trombonist
University of North Texas in the fall of 2000, Chris Hayes led the of the Vienna State Opera and Vienna Philharmonic for the 2016-
studio for 12 years until he became director of the School of Music. 2017 season. Steiner has since performed as guest trombonist
Sarah Paradis took over the studio in 2012 until moving to Boise with the Munich Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, New
State University in 2014. Lucas Borges has been leading the program York Philharmonic, and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
since then. The OU Trombone Choir will perform a diverse program Constanze Hochwartner received her first piano lessons at the young
opening with James Kazik’s energetic Mini Overture. It also includes age of three, before being accepted into a class for gifted students
an epic variations piece entitled Octeto em 3 Temas (ITF premiere) in 2005 at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz,
by Brazilian composer Hugo Pinheiro, an arrangement of OU’s own Austria. After graduating from high school, she switched her focus
Nolan Miller of Tchaikovsky’s Andante from his Fifth Symphony, from piano to organ and started her studies in concert performance
and Ron Barron’s arrangement of J. S. Bach’s “Little Fugue”. for organ with Univ. Prof. Ulrich Walther. Simultaneously, she
Colton Allen Matthew Harrison Halle Seymour
studied instrumental and vocal pedagogy with an additional focus
Garrett Birk Alec Ingram Ryan Steere on piano and graduated in the Fall of 2017. In October 2017 she
Alexander Eberhardt Emily Justice Ben Stingo started her Master’s degree studying with Karin Tafeit (organ) at the
Mathew Gordon Jared Kitchen Jeremiah Umholtz University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz. She has also been
Ryan Greenside Nolan Miller Sheridan Wilson mentored by Univ. Prof. Gunther Rost.
Erich Haller Dylan O’Donnell Clayton Yoshifuku
Peter Steiner, Trombone
Mini Overture (1999) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Kazik (b. 1975) Constanze Hochwartner, Piano and Organ
Octeto em 3 Temas (2018) . . . . . . . . . . Hugo Pinheiro (b. 1979)
Rondo “alla Turca” . . Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Andante Cantabile from
arr. Andrew Markel
Symphony No. 5 (1888) . . . . . . . . P. I. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
“Somewhere” from West Side Story . . . . . . . . Leonard Bernstein
Arr. Nolan Miller
(1918 – 1990), arr. Andrew Markel
“Little” Fugue in G-moll (c. 1707) . . . . . . J. S. Bach (1685 -1750)
Concerto No. 1 - Artifacts . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Markel (b. 1994)
Arr: Ron Barron World Premiere
Suite from “The Planets” . . . . . . . . . . . Gustav Holst (1874-1934),
4:30 PM arr. Andrew Markel
MIB 152 Toccata & Fugue in D-moll . . . . . . . . . . . Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist Lecture: (1685 – 1750), arr. Andrew Markel
History of the Trombone in Japan,
Yu Tamaki, International Soloist 7:00 PM
Yu Tamaki, International soloist, presents the story of how the Sursa Performance Hall
trombone became established in Japan. Starting with ancient shells Student Ensemble:
to the modern trombone, this presentation will be an excellent bridge Murray State University Trombone Choir,
to get ready for the 2020 ITF in Japan. 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
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we regularly commission and advocate new works from a variety 7:30 PM
of composers. The MSU Trombone Choir has presented concerts Sursa Performance Hall
and performances at many regional, national and international
conferences and venues. The group consists typically of 8-16
Artist Concert:
undergraduate trombone students from music majors to music Principal Trombone Virtuosi:
minors. Besides of sharing our passion for the trombone and music David Rejano and Jörgen van Rijen
at this years’ ITF, the performance is also a tribute to our long-time Pre-Concert Awards: Competition Winners Announced,
MSU trombone professor Raymond Conklin who recently passed Donald Pinson, ITA Competitions Coordinator
away at the age of 71, shortly after announcing his retirement from 45 This program features a mélange of styles, instrumentation, and
years of teaching at MSU. Professor Conklin was a regular attendee eras all presented by two of the leading trombonists on the planet:
of the International Trombone Festival and an active member of the David Rejano (Principal Trombone, Los Angeles Philharmonic),
International Trombone Association. We are so honored to receive and Jörgen van Rijen (principal trombone, Royal Concertgebouw
this opportunity to perform at the 2019 International Trombone Orchestra). Both artists have recently released new albums, and
Festival, and we can’t wait to meet everyone there! audience members will enjoy selections from those recordings. Also
Tenor Trombones: Bass Trombones: on the program are selections featuring both players in duo along
Zackery (Eli) Meece Joseph Noble Mark Meyer with the ITF2019 String Quartet, and a world premiere work by
James Harrison Aaron Beach Anthony Brown composer Juan J. Colomer.
Thomas Wheeler Jamie Blaylock Parker James
Korie Brewer Kristen Watkins Jörgen van Rijen, Trombone
Katherine Joiner Lauren Blume
Evan Schwepker David Rejano, Trombone
Apogee Fanfare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris M. Sharpe (b. 1988) Helen Lukan, Piano
Langsam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), and Harpsichord
arr. Charles DePaolo Jason Snyder, Piano
Tip of the Spear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike D’Ambrosio (b. 1974)
World Premiere Nicole Tretick-Goslin, Violin
PASSAGE: Sempre Avanti . . . . . . . Joseph T. Spaniola (b. 1963) Anna Vayman, Violin
Reflection and Celebration . . . . . . . . . . David Wilborn (b. 1961)
Derek Reeves, Viola
7:00 PM Peter Opie, Cello David Rejano
Sursa Performance Hall
From the opera King Arthur . . . . . . . Henry Purcell (1658-1695)
ITA Award Ceremony: I. Sound a parley
Ken Hanlon Award Inaugural Presentation II. Two daughters
Ken Hanlon, age 77, passed away peacefully with his family at III. If love every creature
his side on November 27, 2018, at St. Rose Siena Hospital. Ken Suite en Duo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean Cras (1879 – 1932)
was undoubtedly a modest man and one of the most humble and 1. Préambule
generous individuals one would ever want to meet. The Awards 2. Modéré
Committee are therefore delighted to be able to offer for the first time 3. Assez lent
this award to Steve Wolfinbarger. 4. Danse à onze temps
Gifts to the Ken Hanlon ITA Memorial Scholarship Méditation from Thaïs . . . . . . . . . Jules Massenet (1842 – 1912)
can be mailed to: Fratres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arvo Pärt (b. 1935)
UNLV Foundation Concerto for Oboe . . . . . . . Alessandro Marcello (1673 – 1747)/
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
Box 451006 Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 . . . Gustav Mahler (1860 – 1911)
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. Intermedio from “La Vida Breve” . . . . . . . . . . . . Manuel de Falla
Las Vegas, NV 89154-1006 (1876 – 1946)
For online gifts visit: https://netcommunity.unlv.edu/givetofinearts 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)
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8:00 AM Sursa Performance Hall
Group Warm-up Sessions Artist Master Class:
Hahn Recital Hall: Pedro Carrero
Dr. Noel Wallace, Director, (Solo Trombone Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar)
Hebron High School Trombone Choir and Sebastian Cifuentes
MIB 152: (bass trombone, Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional
Dr. Elisabeth Shafer, Visiting Assistance de Colombia)
Professor of Trombone, The University of Akron
Open warm-up sessions for players of all levels. Bring your horn! 10:30 AM
Morning Yoga: Hahn Recital Hall
TC 120: Competition Final:
Amelia Rosenberger, George Roberts Bass Trombone Competition
Trombonist and 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher Repertoire: Concerto for Bass Trombone,
Amelia leads an easy, beginner friendly yoga practice that is a great movements 1 and 2, by Elizabeth Raum
way to warm up your body before playing the trombone. These Pianist: Michael Schneider
classes will target neck, shoulder, and back stiffness.
FINALISTS:
Erlend Sun Dragland (Conservatorium van Amsterdam;
8:30 AM Ben van Dijk, teacher)
Riley McGinn (University of California, Los Angeles;
Hahn Recital Hall: James Miller, teacher)
Participant Trombone Choir A Rehearsal Shane Stewart (Rice University; Allen Barnhill, teacher)
MIB 152:
Participant Trombone Choir B Rehearsal MIB 152
TC 120: Presenter Master Class/Lecture:
Participant Trombone Choir C Rehearsal Jeff Dunn, Founder and Director,
TC 121: Tomball Trombone Institute
Participant Trombone Choir D Rehearsal
For attendees who signed up to perform with a participant choir,
Ben David Aronson, Adjunct Professor of
please proceed to the rehearsal rooms listed above. Your choir Low Brass, SUNY Geneseo,
assignment should have been given to you at registration. If you are Hobart & William Smith Colleges
unsure which choir to attend, please visit the registration desk. Matthew Halbert, Bass Trombone,
Des Moines Symphony,
9:30 AM Teaching Artist, Drake University
Hahn Recital Hall Creating Opportunities for Young Trombonists
Competition Final: Dunn, Aronson, and Halbert will share their experience starting
Robert Marsteller Tenor Trombone Competition a brand new program for middle school students in Texas: the
Repertoire: Concerto, movements 1 and 2 Tomball Trombone Institute. This week-long program offers young
by Ida Gotkovsky trombonists a chance to experience chamber music, trombone choir,
Pianist: Justin Snyder faculty recitals, and work with expert teachers and performing
artists. The institute has expanded to include a high school division,
FINALISTS:
as well as professional development for band directors.
Marie Nøkleby Hanssen (Hochschule für Musik, Theater und
Medien Hannover; Jonas Bylund, teacher) Attendees will learn about skills and tools for creating student
Christopher Terrazas (University of Texas at El Paso; opportunities, including event and program design, recruitment
Steve Wilson, teacher) of students while advertising to parents, funding and budgeting,
Pavlo Titiaiev (Hochschule für Musik, Theater und and more. Dunn, Aronson, and Halbert bring a wealth of
Medien Hannover; Jonas Bylund, teacher) 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
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Sursa Performance Hall 11:30 AM
Student Ensemble: Hahn Recital Hall
Western Carolina University Trombone Choir, Competition Final:
Zsolt Szabo, Director ITA Alto Trombone Competition
Participating at the International Trombone Festival for the first time, Repertoire: Sonata for Althorn and Piano
the Western Carolina University Trombone Choir is an ensemble by Paul Hindemith
made of undergraduate music students. The ensemble proposes to Pianist: Michael Schneider
premier new works and arrangements for large trombone choir,
FINALISTS:
primarily by our own student members. Included in the program
Huw Evans (Royal Academy of Music; Mark Templeton
are three world premiere arrangements as well as a couple standard and Matthew Gee, teachers)
works. Martin Simon (Mozarteum University Salzburg; Dany Bonvin, teacher)
Max Reber Thomas Long Jared Grabko Evan Williams (University of Texas at Austin;
Justin Motley Harrison Burcham Zack Brown Nathaniel Brickens, teacher)
Tim Justiss Matthew McCrary Brett Farris
Sam Rohed Eli Wright Gregory Regling
Anna Kelley Kevin Baker Sam Pennell MIB 152
Seven Bagatelles (selections) . . . . . . . Hidas Frigyes (1928-2007)
Presenter Recital:
1. Moderato festivo Sam SpÖrri
2. Scherzando Scott Routenberg, Piano
6. Valse moderato Nick Turner, Bass
7. Moderato festivo Cassius Goens III, Drums
The Death of Ase, from Peer Gynt Suite No.1 . . . . Edvard Grieg
(1843-1907),
arr. Sam Pennell TC 120
World Premiere Presenter Lecture:
Monumental Etude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Verhelst (1981) Dr. Peter Iltis,
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate . . . . . . . . Hideki Sakamoto (1972),
Professor of Kinesiology, Gordon College;
arr. Harrison Burcham
World Premiere Director, MRI Brass Repositry Project,
Piu Mosso, Allegro from Max-Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry,
Slavonic March . . . . . . . . Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), Real-time MRI: Application to Brass Performance
arr. Sam Pennell This presentation will first describe the historical roots of MRI use
World Premiere in the study of musicians, covering the basic principles of MRI
technology, the patented development of real-time imaging by
11:00 AM the Biomedical NMR Research Group, Max-Planck-Institute for
Biophysical Chemistry, and the adaptation of real-time MRI use in
Sursa Performance Hall
studying brass players that looks at early problems, solutions, and
Artist Master Class: findings. Included in this portion of the talk is an overview of the
Jörgen van Rijen, Principal Trombone, development of how specific adaptations were made in the design and
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra use of MRI-compatible instruments. Research projects conducted
Jörgen van Rijen, principal trombone over the past 5 years will be described, highlighting the progression
of the Royal Concertgebouw of ideas as well as significant findings resulting from that work, with
Orchestra and international soloist, particular emphasis on pedagogical applications and the study of
presents a master class for solo embouchure dystonia. There will be many MRI films providing
and ensemble players featuring examples of our findings. Finally, the MRI Brass Repository Project
live performances by student (MBRP) will be described, highlighting its goals for the near and
trombonists. A trombonist at the distant future. This will have particular applicability for trombone
upper echelon of our instrumental players and will include information for how our repository of MRI
community, Mr. van Rijen’s insights, films will be made available to any brass specialists who desire to
concepts, and thoughts will be conduct their own research.
valuable and of interest to players at
all levels. Jörgen van Rijen

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1:00 PM Micah Everett,
Sursa Performance Hall University of Mississippi Alto Trombone
Presenter Recital: Mythos II: War of the Wood, composed in 2001 by David Herring
twoRESONATE (b. 1970), is an interesting but infrequently performed work.
Prof. James Aaron Martin from Shepherd University is joined by D. Written for unaccompanied alto trombone, Mythos II depicts in
C. organist Yeri Jang to present little-known works for bass, tenor, four movements the rather un-peaceful coexistence of two sets of
and alto trombone and organ. Included in this are 2 North American mythical creatures, Sprites and Gremlins, who share the same forest.
premieres: Enjott Schneider’s Golgatha for bass trombone and organ, The first movement, “Forest of Enchantment and Delight,” introduces
and Reinhard Raue’s 3 Pastelles for alto trombone and organ. The the would-be peaceful scene, interrupted by “The Gremlins” in the
duo will also introduce many in the ITF audience to John Pursers’s second movement, whose violent portrayal is punctuated by warlike
jagged and powerful “Skyelines,” Anthony Plog’s introspective work yells. “Sprites” are depicted more gently in the third movement,
“Sonare,” and the highly religious “Domine, Dona Nobis Pacem” while the “Battle Amongst the Oaks and Elms” is fought in the
by Frigyes Hidas. To round out the program they will bring back final movement, with the Sprites being the apparent victors over
a trombone favorite with Alexandre Guilmant’s masterpiece - the belligerent Gremlins. The technical demands of this piece are
Morceau Symphonique. atypical of alto trombone works, including vocalization, flutter-
tonguing, and exploration of the low and pedal registers in addition
James Aaron Martin, Tenor, Bass, & Alto Trombones to the usual high-range playing.
Yeri Jang, Organ
Sonare (2011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony Plog (b. 1947) Descending Into Light . . . . . . . . . . . . Inez S. McComas (b. 1977)
Skyelines I & II (1997) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Purser (b. 1942) World Premiere
I. Largo Sostenuto I. As I fly above the ground at night
II. Vivace e animato II. My eyes see lights upon the ground. As I move
Domine, Dona Nobis Pacem (1994). . . . Frigyes Hidas (b. 1928) closer they twinkle for me...
Golgatha (2009). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enjott Schneider (b. 1950) III. Such a beautiful reverse.
US Premiere Duo Atypique: Christa J. Frye, Clarinet
I. Introduction Joseph W. Frye, University of Tennessee at Martin
II. Chaconne
Drei Pastelle (1998). . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reinhard Raue (1953-2006)
Tenor Trombone
US Premiere Duo Atypique seeks to explore the uncommon pairing of clarinet
I. Andante Moderato and trombone in chamber music and promote the ensemble as a
II. Unnamed viable medium for both existing and future compositions. Arranging
III. a piacere (largamente) music written for voices and other instrument combinations as a
Morceau Symphonique, Op 88 (1902) . . . . Alexandre Guilmant starting point, the duo found that the combination yields a unique,
(1837-1911) 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
Hahn Recital Hall performances.
University Faculty Showcase Recital
The Secret of Ben Søgen . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Raum (b. 1945)
The University Faculty Showcase Recital Series at the ITF features
outstanding teaching artists, performing new and emerging US Premiere
literature. Performers are chosen through a highly competitive, Dr. David Dick, University of Regina Trombone
peer-reviewed adjudication process, and represent top university Justin Snyder, Piano
and collegiate faculty from programs across the US and Canada. This work was commissioned by a University of Regina student, who
The ITF is honored to feature these teaching artists, who are so won a prestigious recital competition in our province. It premiered
fundamental to the success and ongoing evolution of the trombone January, 2019. From the composer: “I’ve always been fascinated by
community, worldwide. the Nordic heroes that appear in comic books and video games like
Mythos II: War of the Wood . . . . . . . . . David Herring (b. 1970) Thor or Odin. My concept was to conjure up a video game champion
I. Forest of Enchantment and Delight who goes through various adventures to achieve his final quest. The
II. The Gremlins Hero Trombonist has a theme stated in the beginning, and this motif
III. Sprites continues through a variety of backgrounds (or adventures) before
IV. Battle Amongt the Oaks and Elms 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 and personal observations on the state of music writing for the
Raum was a big part of our musical community and her husband, trombone, and offer suggestions on how to compose effectively. The
trombonist Richard Raum, taught many trombone students in his session will conclude with mentorship for musicians who wish to
time at the University of Regina, including myself. It was a pleasure compose at the professional level. Suggestions on how to determine
to be involved in this process, through the unique perspective of a a publisher, whether or not to self-publish, whether or not to write
teacher working with a commissioning student. arrangements verses original music, where to locate resources for
enrichment, and many more topics will be discussed. Spectators are
Cruise Elroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenyon Wilson (b.1970) encouraged to ask questions and engage in the discussion.
World Premiere
Eric Henson, Limestone College, Contrabass Trombone 2:00 PM
Ms. Rachel Park, Piano
Hahn Recital Hall
Cruise Elroy for contrabass trombone and piano celebrates Artist Recital:
the antagonists from Toru Iwatani’s arcade game Pac-Man
Tony Baker, Professor of Trombone,
(1980). Each of the four themes reflects a personality of the iconic
ghosts. A lyrical tango, Shadowy, opens the piece. The second theme, The University of North Texas
Bashful, is an awkward exchange between the soloist and piano, with Considered one of the finest
the piano representing the inner doubt of the performer. Slow and trombonists of his generation, Tony
burdensome, the Pokey theme explores the extreme lower register of Baker is currently a faculty member at
the contrabass. The final section, Speedy, demonstrates the agility the University of North Texas College
of this grand instrument. Cruise Elroy was commissioned by Eric of Music. Previously, Mr. Baker served
Henson (Augusta Symphony), James Nova (Pittsburgh Symphony), as assistant professor of trombone
Denson Paul Pollard (Indiana University), Matthew Guilford at Ohio University and as visiting
(National Symphony Orchestra), Shelby Kifer (University of Tulsa), assistant professor of trombone and
Christopher Bassett (Jacksonville Symphony), Eric High (St. Norbert euphonium at Kent State University.
College), Javier Colomer (Escola Comarcal de Música del Comtat), A native of Little Rock, Arkansas,
Charlie Vernon (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Derek Bromme he is an alumnus of the University
(University of Minnesota, Duluth), Karl Wiederwohl (MacPhail of Minnesota and the University
Center for Music), Gerry Pagano (St. Louis Symphony), and of Central Arkansas. Mr. Baker’s
Christian Jones (Royal Northern College of Music). ~ Kenyon Wilson professional experience is as varied as
Tony Baker
it is substantial. Currently a member
of the Dallas Opera Orchestra, he has performed with ensembles
1:00 PM such as the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, the Minnesota Opera
MU 123 Orchestra, the New Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra, and the
Dallas, Richardson, Columbus, Akron, Arkansas, and Duluth-
Presenter Lecture/Master Class:
Superior symphony orchestras.
Amelia Rosenberger, Trombonist and 500-hour
Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga for Trombone Players Michael Schneider, Piano
This participatory class highlights the benefits of yoga for trombonists. Concord Etude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Wintle (1942-2013)
Topics such as injury prevention and music performance anxiety Movement for Trombone and Piano . . Frigyes Hidas (1928-2007)
are discussed. Deux Arabesques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Arr Tony Baker
In Heart and Soul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Day (b. 1996)
1:30 PM
Vignettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Schneider (b. 1975)
MIB 152 Air Varie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Pryor (1869-1942)
Presenter 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 Trombone
In 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

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Sursa Performance Hall Veni Nuñez, Trombone
Community Trombone Choir: (Panamá)
UTRGV Community Trombone Choir, José León, Trombone
Dr. Bill Haugeberg, Director (Venezuela)
The UTRGV Community Trombone Choir is a community trombone
Pedro Carrero,
ensemble which held its inaugural concert in the spring of 2018 at
UT-RGV in Brownsville, Texas. This Ensemble is comprised of Trombone (Venezuela)
college professors, public school band directors and college students Chris Van Hof,
in the Rio Grande Valley and is dedicated to the performance of Trombone (USA)
new and standard repertoire for large trombone ensembles. This
performance will include: Denali Fanfare by James Bicigo, Catie Hickey, Trombone (USA)
Huapango by Noe Garcia, ‘spectives by Mark Scott, Cappriccio Sebastian Cifuentes, Veni Nuñez
by Steven Verhelst featuring Dr. Jason Hausback and Full Tilt by
Bass Trombone (Colombia)
Anthony DiLorenzo. The UTRGV Community Trombone Choir is
led by Dr. Bill Haugeberg. Ball State faculty
Dr. Pedro Martinez Nathan Limas rhythm section:
Dr. Ben Coy Carlos Rodriguez
Dr. Jason Watkins Marco Betancourt Scott Rountenberg, Piano
Rogelio Barajas Israel Lopez Nick Tucker, Bass
Noe Garcia Jose Cruz
Denali Fanfare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Bicigo Cassius Goens III, Drums
World Premiere Program to be selected from:
Full Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony DiLorenzo
Boleros “Mix”
Cappriccio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Verhelst
La Murga de Panamá (Willie Colón)
featuring Dr. Jason Hausback
Spectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Scott Moliendo Café (Hugo Blanco)
I. Intro “New York” Salsa
II. Retro Rubén Blades Medley
Huapango . . . . . . . . . . . . . . José Pablo Moncayo arr. Noe Garcia Salsa Sensual “Mix”
All arrangements by J.M. Caballero
2:30 PM
Sursa Performance Hall 3:00 PM
Artist Recital: Hahn Recital Hall
ITF2019 Salsa All-Stars, El Mundo de Salsa Artist Recital:
Grammy-winning Panamanian trombonist Avenicio “Veni” Nuñez Nathan Zgonc, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
is the lead trombonist in Orquesta Roberto Delgado, and frequently Nathan Zgonc is currently the Acting Principal of the Atlanta Symphony
records and tours with the legendary salsero Rubén Blades. This and holds the Associate Principal Second/Utility Trombone chair since
performance explores the myriad varieties of sub-styles all filed the 2011 season. Before this appointment, Mr. Zgonc played Principal
under “salsa,” an essential genre for trombonists, and a genre that trombone in the Vancouver Symphony, Principal trombone in the Utah
has long put the trombone front and center. This marks the first time Symphony and Opera, Principal trombone in the Sarasota Orchestra,
an all-salsa performance has been featured at an ITF. Principal and Second trombone in the San Antonio Symphony, and
About Veni Nuñez: Graduated from the National University of trombone in the United States Navy Band and the Oregon Symphony. In
Panama and educated at the University of Costa Rica where he 2013 and 2009, he spent the Summer as the Principal Trombone with
studied with acclaimed trombone quartet Trombones de Costa the Seattle Opera for Wagner’s Ring Cycle. He has also performed with
Rica, has participated in courses with great teachers as Luis Fred, the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony,
Enrique Crespo, Ralph Sauer, Pete Ellefson, Don Lucas, Steve San Francisco Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, National Symphony
Norrell, Miguel Rivera, Mark Kellogg, Victor Paz, Jim Martin and Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony, Houston Symphony, Tanglewood,
others, was granted a scholarship by the State of Sao Paulo (Brazil) Music Academy of the West, and the Aspen Music Festival.
for the Winter Festival of Campos de Jordao also the same year he
With Jim Nova, Trombone
was selected to the FOSJA in Puerto Rico.
Hanako Yamagat-Greenburg-Greenberg, Piano
Fantasy for Trombone and Piano . . . . Paul Creston (1906-1985)
Churn Yuen Yo Gou
(Through Shadow) 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Taylor (b 1965)
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Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Small (1927-2017) TC 120
Romeo and Juliet Suite . . . . . . . . . Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Meeting: ITA General Meeting
Arr. by Philip Brown, Nathan Zgonc and Jim Nova
4:00 PM
MIB 152 Sursa Performance Hall
Artist master class: Artist Recital:
Incantare (Liza Malamut, Ben David Aronson, Yu Tamaki, International Soloist
Garret Lahr, Paul von Hoff), A Japanese Trombonist active in Europe, Japan and the United States,
Performing Renaissance Music on Modern Trombones as a Soloist, Chamber musician, Orchestra player, Educator and
Author. Pro Arte Musicae, S.E.Shires Co. and willie’s Mouthpieces
In this Artist Master Class, Liza Malamut and members of the
Official Artist. As a soloist, Yu has frequent appearances with the Tokyo
ensemble Incantare share insights and tips on how best to perform
Kosei Wind Orchestra, with Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, Tokyo City
music from the Renaissance on modern instruments. As trombonists,
Philharmonic, Tokyo New City Orchestra and others. His performance
we all enjoy playing the instrumental and vocal music of the great
repertoire includes Tomasi, Martin, Bourgeois, Frumerie, Rimsky-
Renaissance and Baroque composers, but we often miss the mark on
Korsakov, Guilmant, Yamaguchi (world premiere, commissioned by
nuance and style, and therefore miss the real beauty inherent in this
TKWO), Appermont and etc. Yu has given many solo recitals in Tokyo,
ancient music. Using student performers selected from ITF Student
Osaka, Kyoto, Ibaraki, United States and Switzerland.
Ensembles, the clinicians will give practical and insightful thoughts
for enhancing performance of this now-standard repertoire. Helen Lukan, Piano
Colors for Trombone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bert Appermont (b. 1973)
3:30 PM 1. Yellow
2. Red
Sursa Performance Hall
3. Blue
Student Ensemble: 4. Green
Hebron High School Trombone Octet, An;G;El for Solo Trombone
Noel Wallace, Director and Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minako Seki (b. 1973)
The Hebron High School Trombone Octet is made up of current World Premiere
trombone students from Hebron High School, in Carrollton Texas. Sonata for Trombone and Piano . . . . . . . Yasuhide Ito (b. 1960)
The group is under the direction of Dr. Noel Wallace. The octet World Premiere
started as select group of the Hebron High School Trombone Choir. Bogo Bogo “it is not my voice” . . . . . Fredrik HÖgberg (b. 1971)
In addition to the octet students also participate and perform with
4:30 PM
small trombone ensembles including trombone choir, sextet, quartet,
trio, and duet. Recent performances of the trombone ensembles from Hahn Recital Hall
Hebron include featured performances at the Midwest Band and Presenter Recital:
Orchestra Clinic, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian John Romero, Principal Trombone,
University, and the University of North Texas. As individuals Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York
trombone students from Hebron consistently distinguish themselves
at the TMEA Region, Area, and State competition. As soloists John Romero, principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera
the students consistently distinguish themselves at both local and Orchestra, presents a solo recital with pianist Kelly Lin. Featuring
state level solo competitions. Members of the trombone ensembles the Gunnar de Frumerie Cello Concerto.
have gone on to study both musical and non-musical degrees at Kelly Lin, Piano
Vanderbilt University, Baylor University, the University of North
Texas, Duke University, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Bolivar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Cook
Texas at Austin, Texas A&M Commerce, Tarleton State University, Sonata for Trombone and Piano . . . . . Per Gunnar de Frumerie
Oklahoma University, Oklahoma State University, the University of I. Con moto moderato
Michigan, Brigham Young University Idaho, and proudly serving II. Tema con variazioni (Andante)
their county in the United States Marine Corps. III. Allegretto amabile
Chance Hoang Ishaan Sharma
Doolallynastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Lynn
Chad Akin Ian Asplund Sinfonia in F Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Drew Carroll Ian Boggs I. Comodo
Ethan Guzman Ryan Kerch II. Allegro
Schezo Funebre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek Bougeois (1941-2017) III. Adagio
Hiros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Verhelst (1981) IV. Presto
Time For A Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hank Levy (1927-2001), Air Varie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Pryor
Arranger Carl Lundgren
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MIB 152 I. Return of the Prince
Competition Final: II. Song of the Mountains
III. Dance of the Neocons
Carl Fontana and JJ Johnson
Jazz Trombone Competitions 7:00 PM
Scott Routenberg, Piano
Sursa Performance Hall
Nick Tucker, Bass
Student Ensemble:
Cassius Goens III, Drums
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Trombone Choir,
FONTANA FINALISTS:
Jack Kotze (Manhattan School of Music; Marshall Gilkes, teacher) Dr. Oscar Diaz, Jr., Director
David Mosko (Rutgers University; Conrad Herwig, teacher) The Texas A&M University-Kingsville Trombone Choir is comprised
Joseph Yang (Valley Christian Conservatory; Paul Radke, teacher) of undergraduate students that perform different styles of music
JOHNSON FINALISTS: ranging from band/orchestra/choir transcriptions to standards in
Ethan Cypress (Eastman School of Music; Mark Kellogg, teacher) the trombone choir idiom. The trombone choir and South Texas
Joseph Giordano (Manhattan School of Music; Marshall Gilkes, teacher) Trombone Sound (STTS), have been recognized as one of the top
Chris Glassman (Michigan State University; Michael Dease, teacher) trombone ensembles in the world by The International Trombone
Association and has received an honorable mention award from the
5:00 PM Emory Remington Trombone Choir competition. They have also
Sursa Performance Hall received a second prize award from the ENKOR International Music
Artist Recital: Competition. Over the years, members of the TAMUK Trombone
studio have placed in or have won national and international
George Curran, Bass Trombone, solo competitions as well as being accepted to many outstanding
New York Philharmonic institutions throughout the nation post-graduation. All music
George Curran became the bass trombonist of the New York education graduates have a 100% job placement rate teaching in
Philharmonic in June 2013 after serving in that role with the the public schools in the state of Texas. All the trombone ensembles
Orchestra during the 2012–13 season. Previously, he was a member are an integral part of the TAMUK Trombone studio and include
of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for five years and a fellow everything from quartets up to a large trombone ensemble of
with the New World Symphony. He has also performed with the 32 players. This very special International Trombone Festival
major orchestras of Cincinnati, Detroit, Colorado, North Carolina, performance will contain works representing different countries
and Alabama. In 2010 he performed with the Atlanta Trombone in the form of pieces written for the trombone choir idiom, a
Project on a recording titled Roadwork. This project resulted in the transcription from a string quartet and works written for orchestras.
formation of the Southeast Trombone Symposium, a week-long Tenor Trombones: BassTrombones:
summer workshop at Columbus State University (CSU) where Jesse Atkinson Brandon Lowe Alfredo Aboytes
college students are coached by members of the Atlanta Symphony Josie Chapa Daniel Martinez Jose Astorga
Orchestra trombone section. Mr. Curran was a soloist on a Xavier Esparza Reynol Martinez Marcos Cuellar
recently released recording titled A Beautiful Noise, which features Amanda Esteves Alejandro Nava Matthew Gonzalez
prominent trombone soloists performing with the CSU Trombone Matthew Gallegos Guillermo Navarro Eric Garcia
Carlos Garcia Juan Padilla Eden Garza
Choir, including Philharmonic Principal Trombone Joseph Alessi.
Abel Garza Cristian Palacios Antonio Guajardo
Mr. Curran has also performed concertos with the U.S. Army Band Joey Guerra Jorge Rodriguez Willis Keller
at the Eastern Trombone Workshop, Georgia Youth Symphony Oscar Guerrero Patrick Schmidt Jadon Roberts
Orchestra, and many college ensembles. A native of Farmington Jesus Ibarra Colleen Solis
Hills, Michigan, George Curran received his bachelor’s degree in Edgar Lopez Marco Villarreal
music education from Central Michigan University and a master’s Jaime Lopez
degree in performance from the University of Cincinnati College- Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare . . . Richard Strauss (1864-1949),
Conservatory of Music.
Arranger (Chris Garcia)
Hanako Yamagat-Greenburg, Piano Duet For Our Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Ewazen (1954)
Jose Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan Collins (b. 1967) II. Of Chaos
World Premiere Jorge Rodriguez, Tenor Trombone & Eden Garza,
I. Allegretto Bass Trombone, Soloists
II. Affettuoso 6.35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Verhelst (1981)
III. Vivo Allegro Molto from
Bass Trombone Concerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenneth Fuchs String Quartet No. 8 . . . . . . Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975),
Prague Concerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Brubeck (b. 1952) Arr. Jorge Rodriguez
Huapango . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jose Pablo Moncayo (1912-1958),
Arranger (Noe Garcia)
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7:30 PM
Sursa Performance Hall Soloists:

ITA Lifetime Achievement Award: Vanessa Fralick,

Irv Wagner Associate Principal Trombone, Toronto Symphony
Professor of Trombone, University of Oklahoma Gordon Wolfe,
Principal Trombone, Toronto Symphony
Artist Concert:
Concerto Night Jörgen van Rijen,
ITF2019 Festival Wind Ensemble, Principal Trombone, Royal Concertgebouw
Tom Caneva and Caroline Hand: Co-Directors Peter Steiner,
International Soloist
Pre-Concert Awards: Competition Winners Announced,
Donald Pinson, ITA Competitions Coordinator Kenneth Thompkins,
Principal Trombone, Detroit Symphony
Featuring five international soloists, this evening of concertos is
a concert showcasing the full color and expressive possibilities Concerto No. 1 - Artifacts . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Markel (b. 1994)
of the trombone. Soloists include Jörgen van Rijen (Principal World Premiere
Trombone, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra), Kenneth Thompkins Rhapsodia Borealis . . . . . . . . . . Søren Hyldgaard (1962 - 2018)
(Principal Trombone, Detroit Symphony Orchestra), Gordon Wolfe Streets of Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and Venessa Fralick (Principal and Second/Associate Principal Gary Kulesha (b. 1954)
Trombone, Toronto Symphony Orchestra), and Peter Steiner World Premiere
(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.
“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

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8:00 AM during the first year of study, as well as engaging material to use
Group Warm-up Sessions: throughout the student’s education. The panelists will continue with
goals and emphases during the student’s formative years, including
Hahn Recital Hall: how to maintain positive practice habits and routines. Encouraging
Nathan Zgonc, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra success in the traditional school band program will covered, including
MIB 152: topics such as region band auditions, solo/ensemble contests, and
Pedro Carrero, resources for jazz, commercial, and popular styles. Panelists will
Solo Trombone Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar also share their thoughts about opportunities outside of their lessons
Open warm-up sessions for players of all levels. Bring your horn! and school programs, and ways in which to better prepare the eager
young musician for collegiate study and continued success as a
Morning Yoga: professional musician.
TC 120:
Amelia Rosenberger,
MIB 152
Trombonist and 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher
Amelia leads an easy, beginner friendly yoga practice that is a great
Competition Final:
way to warm up your body before playing the trombone. These Larry Wiehe Tenor Trombone Competition
classes will target neck, shoulder, and back stiffness. Starlight by Arthur Pryor
Pianist: Hanako Yamagat-Greenburg
8:30 AM FINALISTS:
Leonardo Fernandes (Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo;
Hahn Recital Hall: Severo Martinez, teacher)
Participant Trombone Choir A Rehearsal Pavlo Titiaiev (Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover;
Jonas Bylund, teacher)
MIB 152:
Jirajet Thawornsiri (Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music;
Participant Trombone Choir B Rehearsal Allen Meek, teacher)
TC 120:
Participant Trombone Choir C Rehearsal TC 120
TC 121: Presenter Master Class/Lecture:
Participant Trombone Choir D Rehearsal Derek James Molacek, Iowa Western Community
For attendees who signed up to perform with a participant choir,
please proceed to the rehearsal rooms listed above. Your choir
College, Becoming a Master of Styles:
assignment should have been given to you at registration. If you are How to Adapt Your Trombone Sound for
unsure which choir to attend, please visit the registration desk. ANY Performance Situation
This lecture aims to instruct trombonists on how to adapt and change
9:30 AM playing techniques to fit the moment of the gig. I will discuss the
nuances of changing tone, articulation, cut-offs, and even give tips
Hahn Recital Hall on improvisation that may apply in any gig situation. It is my belief
Panel Discussion: that the best and more recognized trombonists are also the most well-
Jeff Dunn, Tom Riccobono, Dr. Noel Wallace, rounded and can adapt their sounds to fit almost any situation. This
Ben David Aronson, Matthew Halbert, lecture will discuss the importance of listening and transcription.
Dr. Karen Marston, Moderator, In addition to a review of the different classical and jazz masters,
attendees will also come to recognize and understand the necessity
Teaching the Next Generation of knowing who the masters are on rock trombone, reggae, and Latin
Karen Marston moderates a panel discussion about pedagogy, music among others. After that, I will be giving demonstrations on
opportunities, challenges, and rewards of working with young articulation, explaining how the same articulation markings may
trombonists from the first day of playing through the undergraduate have different connotations between one style or another. I will also
audition. Each panelist brings a different experience: Tom Riccobono explain the importance of having the right tone for the right gig.
teaches at the Interlochen Arts Academy, and Ben David Aronson After all, a full classical sound wouldn’t be appropriate for a punk
teaches for community music schools in Rochester, NY. Noel Wallace band, and vice versa. In a world where specialization can often
and Jeff Dunn have both served as independent contractors for mean a lack of employment, one has to learn how to adapt and be
Texas public schools, and Matthew Halbert has taught privately and as diverse as possible.
at several summer programs for young people. Topics will include
techniques for beginning students, sequencing and topics to cover

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10:30 AM The Chief, featuring Merit high school
Hahn Recital Hall senior bass trombone soloist,
Presenter Recital: Reid Harman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Stevens (b. 1951)
US Premiere
Dr. Bill Haugeberg, Overture . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bjork (b. 1965), Matt Carlin, Arranger
Professor of Trombone, University of Texas, La Reconquista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Markel
Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Yu-Fang Chen, violin,
Natalie Haugeberg, cello, Trombone and Strings TC 120
Ankh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Håkan Sundin Presenter Master Class/Lecture:
Resonance Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Holt Mitchell Hebron Hgih School Trombone Octet,
World Premiere, US Premiere
Dr. Noel Wallace, Director,
Evening Sketches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Åsander
Triptych . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Writer Utilization of Trombone Ensembles
World Premiere, US Premiere in the High School Band Curriculum
I. Octatonic In this clinic Dr. Noel Wallace will explain the importance and
II. Petrushka Chord benefits to the utilization of trombone ensembles in the high school
III. Rite of Spring Chord band curriculum. Throughout the presentation topics of logistics,
Elegy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Bicigo music selection, pedagogical implications, impact on full band,
Huapango de los Muertos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Aaron Stanley culture, and overall benefits of utilizing trombone ensembles as part
World Premiere, US Premiere 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
MIB 152
their view of the benefits of being actively involved in trombone
Competition Final: ensembles through their high school experience. Additionally, a band
Edward Kleinhammer Orchestral director (TBD) from Hebron High School will also participate in the
Bass Trombone Competition presentation about their view of the benefits of trombone ensembles
FINALISTS: in the full band setting.
Adrian Gryciuk (Conservatorium van Amsterdam; Trombones:
Ben van Dijk, teacher) Chance Hoang Ethan Guzman Ian Boggs
Felix Padilla (New England Conservatory; James Markey, teacher) Chad Akin Ian Asplund Ryan Kerch
Jeanette Velasco (No school affiliation) Drew Carroll
Fanfare for ITF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad Akin
Sursa Performance Hall World Premiere, US Premiere
Student Ensemble: Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Giovanni Gabrieli,
Merit School of Music (Chicago) Trombone Choir, Arrange Llyod Leno
First Trombone Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saskia Apon (1957)
Timothy Riordan, Director
Erste Deel
The Merit Trombone Choir from the Merit School of Music in
Deel Twee
Chicago is led by Timothy Riordan. This 19-member ensemble is
comprised of high school students from the Chicago area who attend Duo Concertante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Schnyder
Merit’s Tuition-free Conservatory, a program dedicated to removing Movement I
economic barriers to participation in high level music education. Dreamcatcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony Barfield (1984)
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), Arranger
Bruckner Etude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enrique Crespo (b. 1941)

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11:00 AM 11:30 AM
Sursa Performance Hall Hahn Recital Hall
Artist Recital: Guest Appearance:
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Low Brass A Chat with Bill Reichenbach
The 2019 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Low Brass consists of Legendary LA studio trombonist (and 2019 ITA Award-winner)
tenor trombonists Blake Schlabach and Ryan Miller, bass trombonist talks shop. Bill will tell stories about his over 30 year career recording
Riley Giampaolo, and tubist Tony Kniffen. Under the leadership of albums (he played on Michael Jackson’s Thriller), and scores for
Music Director Krzysztof Urbański and Principal Pops Conductor television and film. With credits ranging from Star Wars to the
Jack Everly, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has become Incredibles, and Dr. Seuss to the Transformers, Bill has over 1000
a leading orchestra in the nation with its commitment to artistic recording credits to his name. Come ready with questions!
excellence, diverse and creative programming inside and outside
its historic Hilbert Circle Theatre home, its engagement with MIB 152
communities throughout the state of Indiana and its ambitious
approaches to music education, performance and collaboration.
Competition Final:
The ISO continues to engage new audiences through innovative Lewis Van Haney Philharmonic Prize
programming including the Fifth Third Bank Lunch Break Series of FINALISTS:
casual 45-minute performances each summer, the holiday traditions Travis Good (Sam Houston State University; Ben Osborne
of the IPL Yuletide Celebration, the Stella Artois Happy Hour at the and John McCroskey, teachers)
Caleb Shemwell (DePaul University; Mark Fisher and
Symphony Series, and the popular Bank of America Film Series.
Charlie Vernon, teachers)
K. Blake Schlabach, Tenor Trombone Evan Williams (University of Texas at Austin;
Ryan Miller, Tenor Trombone Nathaniel Brickens, teacher)

Riley Giampaolo, Bass Trombone

12:30 PM
Anthony Kniffen, Tuba
Josiah Williams, Guest Tenor Trombone MIB 152
Jared Rodin, Guest Bass Trombone Competition Final:
ITA Trombone Quartet Competition
Suita na 4 Puzony . . . . . . . . . . . Kazimierz Serocki (1922-1981) Repertoire: Suite by Désiré Dondeyne;
1. Intrada
2. Canone Free Choice piece
3. Interludium FINALISTS:
4. Corale The Regent Trombones (Huw Evans, Benny Vernon, Jamie Tweed, and
Josh Cirtina; Royal Academy of Music, London)
5. Intermezzo
Chicago Thunder Chops (Charles Dieterle, Jonathan Kraft, Ben Smelser,
Elegy for Van, For Solo Bass Trombone, and Sean Yeung; Northwestern University; Michael Mulcahy, teacher)
Trombone Choir and Tuba . . . . . . . . . David Anderson (b. 1962)
Casbah of Tetouan, A Tone Poem . . . . . . Kerry Turner (b. 1960)
arr. James Norman
Suite for Trombone Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Atherton
1. Intrada
2. Waltz
3. Chorale
4. Finale
Steal Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trad. Spiritual, arr. James Norman
Quadrabones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dick Hyman (b. 1927)

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1:00 PM Sursa Performance Hall
Hahn Recital Hall Student Ensemble:
Artist Recital: University of Texas Rio Grande Trombone Choir,
The Westerlies 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.
The Westerlies are a New York-based brass quartet comprised of Tenor Trombones: Bass Trombones:
childhood friends from Seattle: Riley Mulherkar and Chloe Rowlands Jerzain Bernal Brandon Navarro Daniel Elizondo
on trumpet, and Andy Clausen and Willem de Koch on Brandon Cortez Mario Ortiz Abdiel Garcia
trombone. Formed in 2011, the self-described “accidental brass Lucero Kelley Hector Solis
quartet” takes its name from the prevailing winds that travel from Jaime Lopez
the West to the East. “Skilled interpreters who are also adept
improvisers” (NPR’s Fresh Air), The Westerlies explore jazz, roots La Reconquista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Merkel (b. 1994)
and chamber music influences to create the rarest of hybrids: music In Their Gentle Presence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Isgar (b. 1992)
that is both “folk-like and composerly, lovely and intellectually Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Writer (b. 1974)
rigorous” (NPR Music). Equally at home in concert halls and living Bruckner Etude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enrique Crespo (b. 1941)
rooms, The Westerlies navigate a wide array of venues and projects Leviathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Wilds (b. 1986)
with the precision of a string quartet, the audacity of a rock band,
and the charm of a family sing-along.
1:30 PM
Andy Clausen & Willem de Koch, Trombones Sursa Performance Hall
Riley Mulherkar & Chloe Rowland, Trumpets Presenter Recital:
Program to be selected from: Red River Trombone Octet, 8X8X8
Echoes of Harlem The Red River Trombones, consisting of trombone professors
from eight universities in Texas and Oklahoma, present premiere
Duke Ellington (1899-1974)
performances of eight new trombone octets commissioned from eight
Where’s the Music? Texas composers. Participating composers include David Davies,
Duke Ellington (1899-1974) George Chave, Brandon Moore, Christian Paarup, Mark Scott, Chris
In the Mornin’ Sharpe, David Wilborn, and Curt Wilson. Red River Trombones
Charles Ives (1874-1954) have appeared at past ITFs and trombone events throughout Texas.
Selections by the Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet: Tenor Trombones:
Golden Gate Gospel Train Tony Baker, University of North Texas
Travelin’ Shoes Dave Begnoche, Texas Christian University
Remember Me Jimmy Clark, Texas A&M University/Commerce
I Was Born 10,000 Year Deb Scott, Stephen F. Austin State University
Jim Decker, Texas Tech University
Donny Pinson, Delmar College
Bass Trombones:
Dennis Bubert, University of Texas at Arlington
Barney McCollum
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2:00 PM reaching his or her potential. The tendency to self-handicap can be
Hahn Recital Hall exacerbated by a variety of factors, most of which musicians face on
a daily basis, especially during their educations. These factors create
Artist Master Class: a sense of uncertainty in the individual which can make it tempting
Indianapolis Symphony Low Brass to self-handicap rather than risk failure. Of particular interest is
The members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra low brass imposter phenomenon, a condition in which people – often at the
section (trombonists Blake Schlabach, Ryan Miller, and Riley very top of their profession – erroneously feel that their success has
Giampaolo, and tubist Tony Kniffen) present a master class focused not been truly earned, that somehow they have gained any previous
on section playing the qualities of excellent ensemble playing in the success through a combination of luck and circumstance. This lecture
orchestra. Performers selected from ITF Student Ensembles will will examine the results of a recent (and what is believed to be the
be featured as participants on the class, performing for the ISO first) study of self- handicapping within the musician population by
musicians. discussing self-handicapping, its possible causes including imposter
phenomenon, depression, and self-esteem, and how a knowledge of
K. Blake Schlabach, Tenor Trombone
self-handicapping can not only benefit musicians individually but
Ryan Miller, Tenor Trombone aid pedagogically when working with students prone to this behavior.
Riley Giampaolo, Bass Trombone
Anthony Kniffen, Tuba Dr. Jeremy Marks,
Assistant Professor of Trombone,
2:00 PM University of North Carolina at Charlotte,
MIB 152 A Trombonist’s Guide to the Bass Trumpet
Presenter Recital: and Its Excerpts
Julia-Broome Robinson, The increasing talent found in collegiate music programs allows
those with orchestras to program larger, challenging repertoire.
Songs of Nadia Boulanger: Thoughts on Song In regard to trombone studios, students find themselves asking to
Cycle Pedagogy and Repertoire Selection double for this repertoire on either bass trumpet or euphonium.
As teachers, we may already have a process of preparing vocal This presentation will explain the practical and methodical ways
literature for our own use, but can we share that process (and to approach a survey of popular orchestral works that include
other possible approaches) with our students in the most efficient bass trumpet. Topics including a brief history of the instrument,
and artistic way possible? What are the benefits of having students equipment choices, applicable transpositions, dexterity exercises,
study and perform song cycles? What are the challenges? This session and specific orchestral excerpts, will be discussed throughout the
discusses those benefits and challenges, presents options for effective presentation. The targeting audience includes collegiate trombonists,
performance and ideas on literature discovery, and showcases low brass doublers, and educators who face the challenges of choosing
three lesser-known songs composed by legendary pedagogue Nadia a member of their studio to fulfill the needs of the orchestra. The
Boulanger. benefits of this presentation will bear a greater understanding of the
instrument, pedagogical literature, and orchestral repertoire.
2:30 PM
Emmy Rozanski,
Sursa Lobby Teaching Artist, Systema Rivinia,
Presenter Poster Session Beyond the Notes: Cultivating a Growth
Poster presenters will be on hand to discuss their research. Attendees
Based Mindset
are invited to browse the poster section, and interact with presenters.
Musicians inevitably encounter rejection, disappointment, and
Dr. Michelle Flowers, harsh performance critique on a regular basis. The way you move
Professor of Trombone, Texas Womens University, forward from these setbacks has a profound impact on your life. A
growth mindset is the idea that basic human talents and abilities
Confronting the Enemy Within: Is Self-handicapping such as intelligence, creativity, and character can be improved and
Holding You or Your Students Back? grown. A fixed mindset is the idea that these same basic human
Self-handicapping is a psychological protective behavior that many talents and abilities are fixed and can’t be changed. Studies show
people engage in to protect their sense of self-worth and identity. This that those with growth-based mindsets learn faster, take on more
behavior works by finding or creating an external obstacle (such as challenges, and are more resilient than those with fixed-based
illness or alcohol use) which can be blamed for future failure, rather mindsets. Your reaction to a disappointing audition is based on your
than a lack of skill at a task the individual strongly identifies with. mindset and could be the difference between winning an audition a
Paradoxically, this behavior can bring about the very failure the few months down the road or not even trying. Drawing on research,
individual hoped to avoid by creating a scenario in which is it too as well as personal experience this poster will explore the important
difficult to succeed – thus preventing the individual from ever fully differences between growth and fixed-based mindsets and how they

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determine attitudes and actions. You will learn techniques to move Dr. Michelle Flowers, Texas Woman’s University, and Mr. Dillon
from a fixed mindset to a mindset of growth. Downey, Eastman School of Music, will emphasize the benefits
of vocal music to performing instrumentalists and the process of
Dr. Joseph Frye, Associate Professor of Trombone, incorporating this repertoire into various pedagogies. They will
University of Tennessee at Martin, highlight these benefits primarily within the context of private
Tablet Technology for Trombonists trombone and chamber music studies, but these concepts transfer
to large ensemble settings as well. Attendees will more deeply
Portable technology has become an integral aspect of everyday
understand these benefits and their applications. Performers will
life. Whether a smartphone, smart watch or tablet, technology has
experience a process for learning repertoire in a way that resembles
become commonplace and many technologies are being utilized in
the practices of vocalists, while maintaining instrumental integrity.
classrooms, applied studios and performance spaces with increasing
Teachers will learn about appropriate ways to incorporate vocal
frequency. This session will examine practical applications of
repertoire into studio teaching with a basis in curriculum and
several available tablet technologies in the applied teaching and
purposeful instruction. As active performers, educators, and
performance fields with a focus on devices, equipment, applications
theorists, Dr. Flowers and Mr. Downey will present meaningful ways
and processes for effectively implementing technology into trombone
to approach vocal literature and to incorporate this rich repertoire
playing and teaching. Educators and performers of all levels can
into your musical life.
benefit from the successful integration of technology, and it is the
aim of this presentation to offer ideas on where to begin or where Adam Bregman, Graduate Student,
to go next. Joseph Frye, Associate Professor of Trombone at the
University of Tennessee at Martin will demonstrate his uses of tablet
University of Southern California,
technology and answer questions you may have about implementing Sack-what? The Trombone before Beethoven
portable technology into your teaching and performance. From an orchestral trombonist’s point of view, the few works by
Beethoven, Haydn, and Mozart that incorporate the trombone
Dr. Jason Sulliman, are just about as early as it gets. Chamber and solo repertoire
Assistant Professor of Trombone, Troy University, complements this with arrangements or transcriptions of music
by Bach, Telemann, Pezel, Gabrieli, or Susato, to name a few, but
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: 21st-Century
what are the sources of this music? Was any of it originally for the
Strategies for Getting the Most out of Your trombone? In which types of ensembles did the trombone partake?
Practice and Rehearsal Time These questions and more will be the focus of this presentation, where
In the busy 21st-century, the responsibilities of the performer we will touch upon a few major composers of the eighteenth century
and educator are ever-expanding. We need to maximize our and work backwards to the mid-fifteenth century. The goal of this
productivity in order to handle evolving demands, yet our presentation is to expose modern trombonists to a colorfully diverse
conventional practice methods may not be keeping up with the and extensive body of early trombone repertoire that may otherwise
changing landscape. How can we get the most out of our practice be unfamiliar. We will trace the use and the historical function of
sessions and rehearsals? In this session, I offer suggestions based the trombone as a solo instrument and in early ensembles through
on cutting-edge research and practice from several contemporary treatises, music, iconography, and even etymology (why was the
professional fields. I discuss the particulars of deliberate/mindful early trombone called a “sackbut”?), culminating in the instrument’s
practice, ceiling effects, mass/blocked practice, feedback loops, roots in the outdoor civic wind band of the Middle Ages.
contemporary heuristics, human bias and error, and even a little Additionally, I would like to propose daily sackbut trial sessions
ergonomics in a way that is broadly consumable yet specifically throughout the festival (duration TBD), where participants may try
helpful to trombonists and teachers of all ages. I will present specific faithful copies of original instruments and have the opportunity to
strategies you can easily adopt into your current methods to help you work on early technique and stylistic features of early repertories in
get the most out of your efforts. The formula for productivity is simple: small groups– ––a great opportunity for anyone who has an interest
you must work hard and work smart in order to be productive. The in the early trombone and its repertoire, but who does not otherwise
devil is in the details. With the information provided here, I can help have access to such resources.
you with the tools to achieve your short and long-term goals more
successfully. The rest is up to you. Dr. Mark Babbitt, Professor of Trombone,
Dillon Downey, Graduate Student, Illinois State University,
Eastman School of Music & Dr. Michelle Flowers, Bach Suites: strategies and resources for
Professor of Trombone, Texas Womens University, shaping a meaningful interpretation
Playing the Trombone Vocally: The Process Bach’s Suites for Cello represent a pinnacle in the unaccompanied
repertoire. Navigating the labyrinth of interpretive choices presents
and Benefits of Implementing the Vocal Repertoire challenges for all levels of performers. The meshing of musical analysis
in Instrumental Studies with the practical needs (such as breathing) of the performer can help
Have you ever been instructed to “sing” with your trombone? unlock a more satisfying artistic solution to the technical challenges

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these works present. My presentation will demonstrate strategies for Gada Meilin Theme and Variation Fantasy . . . . . . . Ma You Dao
discovering interpretations that couple the strengths of the performer US Premiere (1938-)
with the structure of the music. A basic understanding of Schenkerian
analysis can help guide the interpretative process. I will use Allen Li Kuang,
Winold’s “Bach’s Cello Suites: analyses and explorations (vols. 1 & 2)” Murray State University, Tenor Trombone
as the basis for my discussion of structural analysis. Elements of style Hanako Yamagato, Piano
specific to the suites will also be addressed. Understanding the dance
As a native of China, I am proud to perform “Gada Meilin
forms from which the suites are based, the relation to rhythm and
Theme and Variation Fantasy” (for solo trombone and piano) by
phrasing, and issues of tempo will be discussed. Additionally, I will
Chinese composer Ma You Dao in the 2019 ITF Faculty Showcase
touch upon the idiomatic use of ornaments that are traditionally used
Concert. This piece is one of the most important trombone pieces
in Bach’s music. Finally, I will offer a pedagogical guide for navigating
in China. Although, it was hardly ever performed in the USA. It is
the suites to help students and teachers make proper choices. Some
considered by many Chinese trombonists as a perfect combination
movements or entire suites are better suited for different abilities than
of the characteristics of traditional Chinese and Western musical
others. Finding the best match will ensure the greatest discovery and
elements. The piece was adapted and based on a famous Mongolian
enjoyment of these masterpieces.
folk song about the Mongolian hero - Gada Meilin. It vividly conveys
a narrative in several distinct sections including the introduction,
3:00 PM the main theme, the war scene, the homesick scene, the death scene
MIB 152 and the return of the main theme (modified).
Presenter Master Class/Lecture: Radiant Spheres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Biedenbender (b. 1984)
Timothy Conner, Associate Professor of Practice, 1. Shadows
2. for me, time moves both more slowly and more quickly
Instrumental Performance, Trombone,
3. Radiant Spheres
University of Miami,
Beyond the Mindfulness Buzz: Practicing Presence Ben McIlwain,
University of Southern Mississippi, Tenor Trombone
Various forms of meditation have been practiced by people all over
the world for more than 2500 years. Today, the scientific research in Michael Schneider, Piano
the rapidly expanding field of neuroscience is providing compelling In October 2018, I performed an exciting recital program of five
evidence that supports the myriad health and well-being benefits of works written in the past ten years for trombone and piano. The first
structured meditation practice. A growing Mindfulness in Education half of the program consisted of works written by male composers,
movement is thriving, whereby classes and programs in schools are while the second half championed pieces by female composers. One
being established. Multitudes of students and performing musicians of these works was David Biedenbender’s Radiant Spheres. It is
have found mindfulness meditation to be beneficial as a means of new in our repertoire and I am looking forward to the opportunity
developing better focus and concentration, lowering stress levels, and to champion it further at the International Trombone Festival.
finding more creative energy. In this session, we will go “beyond the Commissioned in 2014 by Timothy Higgins, Principal Trombone of
mindfulness buzz” and discuss the basic tenets of recent research, the San Francisco Symphony, Radiant Spheres is a three-movement
and the growing Mindfulness in Education movement, followed by contemporary solo work for trombone and piano. Philip Campbell
a twenty-minute practice of lightly guided meditation that uses the of the “Bay Area Reporter” attended a performance by Higgins
sensation of breathing as a focal point. A short discussion will follow, of Radiant Spheres and commented that it was “both explosively
where we are able to share our experience with this practice and ask dramatic and intriguingly experimental...from bluesy and
questions. This will be a great introduction to mindfulness practice introspective to anguished and finally pacified.”
for anyone who is curious. Confab for solo trombone and
fixed media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Hannon (b. 1977)
Hahn Recital Hall World Premiere
University Faculty Showcase Recital Drew Leslie,
The University Faculty Showcase Recital Series at the ITF Appalachian State University, Trombone
features outstanding teaching artists, performing new and
emerging literature. Performers are chosen through a highly Confab for solo trombone and fixed media, by Andrew Hannon
competitive, peer-reviewed adjudication process, and represent top (Assistant Professor of Music Composition and Theory at
university and collegiate faculty from programs across the US and Appalachian State University), is a new piece that explores the
Canada. The ITF is honored to feature these teaching artists, intersection between live and recorded music. Modern culture is
who are so fundamental to the success and ongoing evolution changing at a rapid pace and the way in which we consume music
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performs with an audio track of previously recorded samples as a 3:30 PM
means of unity, as well as contrast, between the live and recorded Sursa Performance Hall
sound. The interaction between the two sound sources can be
heard as a conversation between the past and future in which the
Artist Concert:
relationship is complex and the listener is not always sure which Mr. Chair
sounds are live and which sounds are recorded. Commissioned by Mr. Chair looks like a jazz quartet, sounds sometimes like a rock
Dr. Drew Leslie, this piece will have its world-premiere performance group, but in actuality, is contemporary classical music in the guise
at the 2019 International Trombone Festival. of a modern band. Classically-trained musicians, well versed in
jazz, Mr. Chair creates a new sound using both acoustic and electric
“Sonata Noir” for Trombone and Piano . . . . . . . . . Robert Boury instruments. Their compositions are long-form journeys, telling
Michael Underwood, stories through sound by using and exploring the three pillars of
music: melody, harmony, and rhythm. Think cinematic, orchestral,
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Trombone surreal, romantic, emotional, gripping, and always equal parts
Dr. Naoki Hakutani, Piano dissonant and consonant. Their influences are far-reaching, from
Dr. Michael Underwood commissioned this four-movement, ten- classical, blues, and rock, to soul, funk, jazz, and beyond. They
minute long work, which is primarily tonal in nature. The music tells perform from a library of original works, as well as their own
the story of Orpheus, first discovering the death of Eurydice, then, arrangements of iconic pieces from Stravinsky to Bach.
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 Trombone
and Piano (2015) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby Lucas (b. 1992)
I. Allegro Maestoso Mark Hetzler, Trombone and Electronics
II. Mesto Jason Kutz, Piano and Keyboards
III. Animato Ben Ferris, Acoustic and Electric Bass
Lucas Rego Borges, Ohio University Mike Koszewski, Drums and Percussion
Justin Snyder, Piano Fear of Dust by the Handful . . . . . . . . . . Mark Hetzler (b. 1968)
The young American composer Bobby Lucas dedicated his Sonata Freed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Kutz (b. 1989)
No. 2 for Trombone and Piano to his friend Thomas Bandiera. Burner Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Hetzler
Many elements of the work were chosen to show off Tom’s ability Nebulebula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Kutz
to play beautiful lyrical lines. Throughout the work Bobby Lucas Infinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Hetzler
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
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4:00 PM 5:00 PM
Hahn Recital Hall Sursa Performance Hall
Artist Recital: Artist Recital:
The Art of the Duo Jennifer Wharton’s Bonegasm
Bass 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, Saxophone
Program to be selected from:
Trio as Duo
Parkour Musicale
Tales from Another Time /bōn gazәm/ Noun:A climax of musical excitement, characterized
Schumacher March by feelings of pleasure centered in the ears and experienced as an
accompaniment to hearing a group of trombone players. It is our
Alone
mission to bring peace, love, and trombone to the unsuspecting
Around the World masses. Bonegasm is the brainchild of Jennifer Wharton featuring
Colossus of Sound music by up and coming artists like Sara Jacovino and Edward Perez
as well as Grammy veterans like John Fedchock, Alan Ferber and Jim
4:30 PM McNeely. We hit #18 on the Billboard Jazz Chart. We make serious
MIB 152 music, seriously fun.
Presenter Master Class/Lecture: John Fedchock, Tenor Trombone
Dr. Jason Sulliman, Assistant Professor Nate Mayland, Tenor Trombone
of Trombone, Troy University, Ryan Keberle, Tenor Trombone
Wellness and Injury Prevention for Trombonists Jennifer Wharton, Bass Trombone
What we do as trombonists and teachers is not conducive to healthy Scott Routenberg, Piano
bodies. With little or no emphasis on preventative wellness or Nick Tucker, Bass
rehabilitation, we open ourselves to injury. Even small issues can Cassius Goens III, Drums
cause big problems for our careers. Some of us are lucky and stay
injury free. The challenge is when someone with a relatively injury- Program to be selected from:
free career becomes a teacher for others who may be experiencing Newly commissioned works by Darcy James Argue,
problems- we often do not understand the best way to educate in this Ayn Inserto and Mike Fahie
context. One of the scariest feelings is knowing there is something Impromptu (Eshelman, arr. Fedchock)
‘wrong’ with our body but not being equipped with knowledge to
Low Ball (Jim McNeely)
deal with it. In this presentation I offer a basic overview of static
muscle use, myalgia, repetitive stress, etc. and simple techniques to North Rampart (Alan Ferber)
better balance our ambitious schedules. These techniques can be Other Angles (Sara Jacovino)
implemented into our teaching as well as our personal lifestyles and Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
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
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5:30 PM The Deputy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Gulino
Hahn Recital Hall Elysian Trombone Consort:
New Music Concert: Timothy Anderson, Brett Shuster, Nathan Siler,
ITF Composers Workshop, Faculty Showcase Tenor Trombones, Chad Arnow, Bass Trombone
The ITF is honored to feature world-class composers Lauren
Bernofsky, Thomas Zugger, Frank Gulino, and Arthur Gottschalk as Sonata for Tenor Trombone Arthur Gottschalk
this year’s Composers Workshop Faculty, and to bring their works to (dedicated to the memory of David Waters)
the ITF stage, in this Showcase Concert. II. Ballade Fantasia
Dr. Karen Marston, Solo Tenor Trombone,
From a Mother’s Journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren Bernofsky Michael Schneider, Piano
Nicole Abissi, Solo Tenor Trombone; Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Gottschalk
Hanako Yamagato, Piano I. Fantasia
The idea for From a Mother’s Journal originated during car ride II. Aria
from an IWBC conference back to New York City – Nikki Abissi III. Perpetuum Mobile
and I were sharing our experiences of the challenges and joys of Russ Zokaites, Solo Bass Trombone;
motherhood, and she said, “Wouldn’t it be cool to have a trombone Karen Marston, Catie Hickey, and Shelley Suminski,
piece written about all the emotions of motherhood?” There certainly Tenor Trombones,
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 Justin Cook, Bass Trombone
concept for a piece whose time had come, and I was immediately on The late David Waters was the bass trombonist of the Houston
board with the project. She sent me some short descriptions of some Symphony for over 40 years, first performing on stage in Jones Hall
of her experiences, from the frustration of getting a rambunctious in 1966. When he retired in 2007, he had performed under six music
baby to go to sleep at bedtime to the boundless love she felt for not directors: Sir John Barbirolli, André Previn, Lawrence Foster, Sergiu
just her baby but her husband, as a father, as well. I wrote each Comissiona, Christoph Eschenbach, and Hans Graf, and numerous
anecdote into a short movement, and the result was a collection of guest conductors, including the late, great Leonard Bernstein. A
musical vignettes covering a range of moods and textures as well native Texan (through and through), Waters joined the faculty of
as trombone techniques. Since I, too, am a mother, I filtered her the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University in 1976, and taught
anecdotes through my own lens, and I consider this piece to be not there until 2009. David was known to his students and friends
just a biography of Nikki but also my own autobiography 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
Passacaglia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren Bernofsky
behind a truly inspiring legacy of teaching and playing, that lives on
(Students of Dr. Oscar Diaz at Texas in his students and friends. Arthur Gottschalk composed Slide Show
A&M Kingsville) Jorge Rodriguez, Jesus Ibarra, for David Waters, and later, the Sonata in memory of his colleague
JJ Padilla, Reynol Martinez, Tenor Trombones; and friend. Karen Marston, a student of David’s at Rice, is honored
Eden Garza, Bass Trombone to bring the memory of her teacher to the ITF stage.
“Passacaglia” (pronounced “pahss-uh-CAH-lyuh”) was my first
foray into writing for brass instruments, written in 1990 while I was 7:30 PM
an undergraduate student at the Hartt School of Music. The piece Sursa Performance Hall
was premiered the following year by the New England Conservatory ITA President’s Award:
Honors Brass Quintet, and I dedicated it to my friend Brian Diehl,
who played trombone in the premiere. The piece has since been
Honoring Melba Liston and Bill Reichenbach
arranged for trombone choir and brass ensemble. ITA Feature Concert: 2019 Kai Winding Jazz
Trombone Ensemble Competition Winner,
Trombone Sonata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Zugger Michigan State University,
John Gruber, Tenor Trombone Michael Dease, Director
Helen Lukan, Piano Chris Glassman
Worlds Apart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Gulino Alex Larionov
Caleb McMahon
Micah Everett, Bass Trombone Daniel Parrish
Justin Snyder, Piano Altin Sencalar

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 Friday, July 12
8:30 PM
Sursa Performance Hall
Artist Concert:
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 Tony Baker Michael Dease Nick Finzer
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 Ryan Keberle
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 Tony Baker, Michael Dease, Nick Finzer,
consistently in the top five of readers’ polls for “best trombonist” in and Ryan Keberle, Soloists
various jazz publications, he performs across the globe, and leads an Featuring
award-winning jazz trombone studio at Michigan State University. Tim Albright, Catie Hickey,
Nick Finzer recently began his position teaching jazz trombone
at the University of North Texas, and has established himself as a
Mark Kellogg, Freddie Mendoza
leading voice in both modern jazz and in guiding and in training and Chris Van Hof, Tenor Trombones
young musicians to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset for building Jim Martin, Bass Trombone,
careers in the 21st century. And Ryan Keberle leads a varied life as a Scott Routenberg, Piano,
trombonist, educator, keyboardist, and (recently) vocalist, primarily Nick Tucker, Bass,
in his band Catharsis, but also in the big bands of world-class writers
Maria Schneider and Darcy James Argue.
and Cassius Goens III, Drums
The ensemble backing up these soloists is comprised of Ball State Program to be selected from:
University faculty and active Indianapolis freelancers Freddie
Mendoza and Chris Van Hof, Eastman School of Music professor
Nutville Horace Silver, arr. Chris Van Hof
and former Principal Trombone of the Rochester Philharmonic Night in Tunisia Dizzy Gillespie arr. JJ Johnson
Mark Kellogg, Lawrence Conservatory professor and Atlantic Brass Stardust Hoagy Carmichael arr. Dick Lieb
Quintet member Tim Albright, Loyola University professor and It’s Alright with Me Cole Porter arr. Kai Winding
Chicago freelancer Catie Hickey, and St. Charles College professor Wee Dot Art Blakey arr. Michael Dease
and St. Louis freelancer, Jim Martin. And the rhythm section is the
top-flight Ball State University rhythm section faculty.
Lament JJ Johnson arr. Michael Dease
Judy, JJ Johnson, arr Nick Finzer
Acceptance, Nick Finzer
Organic Rodeo, Ryan Keberle
Euro Suite No. 1, JJ Johnson, arr Ryan Keberle
Make American Again, Ryan Keberle

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 Saturday, July 13
8:00 AM 10:00 AM
MIB 152: All Participant Trombone Choirs, Hahn Recital Hall
Dress Rehearsal Feature Concert:
ITA Competition Winners
9:00 AM ITA Competitions feature and attract young trombonists, in a wide
Hahn Recital Hall range of performance categories, from across the globe. In this
feature concert, you’ll have the opportunity to hear the winners of
Artist master class: this year’s final rounds, which have taken place throughout the ITF
Mark Hetzler, Mr. Chair, week. These musicians represent the next generation, in our global
Electronics in Performance trombone community, and their artistry is sure to inspire.
Mark Hetzler, acclaimed recording artist, Professor of Trombone
at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and leading innovator in MIB 152
the realm of blending electronics with the trombone, will present Presenter Recital:
a clinic and interactive demonstration of his full set up of various
electronic means of trombone manipulation. Joined by his band Mr. Loud and Louder
Chair, Hetzler will provide insight into how best to get started with Cimbassist Jarrod Williams and trombonist Stephen Ivany formed
electronics, and will also give attendees a chance to see and explore Loud and Louder in 2018 to fill a superfluous gap in the brass
his technology up close and in person. Bring your instrument! 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
MIB 152 to engaging audiences, Loud and Louder presents a diverse and
Presenter Master Class/Lecture: captivating program which includes original transcriptions, newly
Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson, commissioned works, well-known classics, and a description of the
cimbasso.
Southeast Missouri State University,
Sacred African Music : Shout Band Tradition Stephen Ivany, Trombone
This presentation will discuss the cultural and historical significance
Jarrod Williams, Cimbasso
of the use of the trombone in the shout band of the United House
Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Small (1943-1987)
of Prayer for All People the Church on the Rock of the Apostolic Devil’s Waltz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Verhelst b. 1981
Faith, a predominately African-American religious institution Three Duets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tommy Pederson (1920-1998)
founded by Marcelino da Graca (also referred to as Bishop Charles Sweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Taggart b. 1956
M. Grace). An exploration of the shout band and its history will World Premiere
be discussed, outlining its hierarchy, specific roles, and pedagogical I. Skitter
practices throughout the ensemble. A portion of this research will II. Skulk
discuss trombonists who were “made” in the shout band and who III. Skedaddle
utilized this particular tradition as a platform to pursue musical
endeavors in both sacred and secular musical arenas. The purpose 11:00 AM
of this presentation is to advance the study of this under researched Hahn Recital Hall
topic because of its importance to American music culture as well as
ITF Panel Discussion:
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 Pursuing Diversity and Inclusion in the
providing historical background, first-hand accounts, and use of the Trombone World, and Beyond
trombone in the shout band tradition. Live musical examples will be A diverse panel of trombonists and educators will come together to
provided throughout the presentation. discuss the topic of expanding inclusion and opportunities for all in
Trombones: the trombone community. Drawing from panelists with a wide range
of backgrounds both personally and professionally, this discussion
Dr. Keith Jackson is essential to encouraging diversity in all levels of trombone
Dr. Javier Stuppard performance and teaching.
Dr. Oscar Diaz
Panelists:
Emmett Goods
Dr. Karen Marston, Director, ITF; Prof of Low Brass,
Charlie Tetkoski Mt San Antonio College
Dr. Derek Molacek Catie Hickey, Freelance Trombonist, Chicago area
Tony Baker, Professor of Trombone, University of North Texas
Dr. Oscar Diaz, Professor of Trombone, Texas A&M Kingsville

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Dr. Lucas Borgas, Professor of Trombone, Ohio University Grace Praeludium . . . . . Francis McBeth, arr. Daniel Rodriguez
Jennifer Wharton, Bonegasm; Bass Trombone, Funeral March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edvard Grieg, arr. Don Rose
King Kong, on Broadway Souvenir de Porto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . Louis Moreau Gottschalk,
Samantha Lane, Director of Sales and Marketing at S.E.Shires Co arr. Calvin Audis
Andrea Van Hof, Coordinator, ITF Youth Workshop; Requiescat in Pace et in Amore “May She
veteran public school music educator Rest in Peace and Love” . . . Dylan Moore and Daniel Rudning
World Premiere
Sursa Performance Hall Finale from Symphony No. 3 ‘Organ’ . . . . . Camille Saint-Saens,
Feature Concert: arr. John Challis
ITF Participant Trombone Choirs
A highlight for many Festival attendees is the opportunity to perform Hahn Recital Hall
with fellow trombonists from around the world, in our participant University Faculty Showcase Recital
choir program. These groups have rehearsed throughout the The University Faculty Showcase Recital Series at the ITF features
Festival week, and present a finale concert, featuring music for large outstanding teaching artists, performing new and emerging
trombone choirs. literature. Performers are chosen through a highly competitive,
Conductors: Megan Boutin, Julia Broome-Robinson, peer-reviewed adjudication process, and represent top university
Dr. Elisabeth Shafer, Dr. Irvin Wagner and collegiate faculty from programs across the US and Canada.
The ITF is honored to feature these teaching artists, who are so
1:00 PM fundamental to the success and ongoing evolution of the trombone
community, worldwide.
MIB 152
Presenter Master Class/Lecture: Anacoluthon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Johnson (b. 1993)
I. Intrada
Dr. Paul Brewer, Director of Bands,
II. Solo
Aquinas College, The Jazz Trombone Soloist: III. Finale (In Stereo)
Studies for Interpretation and Improvisation Ohio Trombone Quartet: Lucas Borges, Joseph
Dr. Brewer’s lecture-clinic will focus on developmental studies Brown, and Tony Weikel, Tenor Trombones
designed to guide the aspiring jazz trombone soloist toward the
attainment of interpretative and improvisational proficiency.
Lucas Kaspar, Bass Trombone
Student trombonists and trombone instructors alike are strongly Ohio Trombone Quartet (OTQ) is a chamber ensemble consisting
encouraged to bring their instruments and to participate in the of professional musicians from the central Ohio area. The mission
presentation of Dr. Brewer’s method. 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”
Sursa Performance Hall by Michael Johnson was one of the first pieces premiered by the
Student Ensemble: group. The piece was well received, and audiences gave enthusiastic
Texas Tech University Trombone Choir, feedback following its performance.” According to the composer:
James T. Decker, Director «the first movement is brief and aggressive, setting up the motives
and themes that will continue to show up throughout the piece. The
The Texas Tech Trombone Choir has performed several times at the
second movement is a bass trombone solo and the longest of the three
International Trombone Festival in its 40 years of existence and is
movements, challenging the bass trombonist in all aspects of playing.
grateful for the invitation to perform at ITF 2019. The program
The third movement is very playful and rhythmic, and draws away
today is comprised of works written for the ensemble, arranged for
from the intensity of the other two movements, bringing the whole
the ensemble, or fits the instrumentation of the current personnel.
quartet to a surprisingly comfortable end.”
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 Casadonte
Philip Killgo Ethan Wills Christopher Gonzales
Sarah McCormick Misa Womack Calvin Audis
Jacob McGee Patrick Perry
Rogelio Molina
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The Bounds of Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylor Roland (b.1992) and motivic material, but is further characterized by mixed meter,
syncopation, sudden changes of texture, and an angry, agitated feel.
JOLO Duo:
Louis Setzer, Marian University, Trombone,
1:30 PM
Joseph Rebman, harp
The JOLO Duo is pleased to perform an original solo work for Sursa Performance Hall
trombone and harp: The Bounds of Spring, composed by Taylor Artist Recital or Concert:
Roland. The harp part was edited by JOLO Duo’s harpist, Joseph So Wrong It’s Right, Let Light Perpetual Shine
Rebman. Though not the world premiere, this performance of The
Conceived in David Taylor’s upper west side studio, part plumber’s
Bounds of Spring at the International Trombone Festival will mark
paradise part musical safe space, So Wrong It’s Right (SWIR) came to
the second ever performance of this unique piece. The Bounds of
be in 2017 with the coming together of trombonists Felix del Tredici,
Spring is a beautiful ballad with a captivating, lyric melody originally
David Whitwell, Kalun Leung, and David Taylor. The slide is what
composed for Canadian Brass trombonist, Achilles Liarmakopoulos.
unites us, a peculiarity of our instrument that we think should be
This melody comes back in several permutations throughout the
celebrated, fourfold. Our imaginations manifest in new works for
entire work. The second section labeled “spring” features light and
trombone quartet, our first which was a site-specific improvisation
quick notes in the trombone, accompanied by a plucked harp bass
recorded at National Sawdust in honour of International Women’s
line. It evokes the feeling of springtime, as if the trombone’s light notes
Day. We are committed to championing creative artists of our time
are raindrops falling on leaves in the spring. The melody returns a
and envision collaborations that are not bound by genre or discipline.
final time with flourishes in the trombone, and closes with a harp
Our approach to the trombone ensemble attempts to amplify the
solo as spring fades away for another year.
salient characteristics of the instrument such as vocalization,
Disegno (1984) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anders Eliasson clowning, physical theatre, and preparation - a long tradition which
we hope to share by developing a new body of repertoire through
Mark Babbit, Illinois State University, Trombone commissioning and educational initiatives.
Swedish composer, Anders Eliasson’s “Disegno” is a short masterpiece
of volcanic power created by the complex use of minimal compositional David Taylor & Felix Del Tredici, Bass Trombones
materials. The composer eschews many of the extended techniques Kalun Leung & David Whitwell, Tenor Trombones
typical of this period of music while exploiting the idiomatic qualities Eva Sulai, Accordion
of the harmonic series on the trombone. Eliasson explores the
rhythmic and motivic development of groupings in threes, constantly Featuring works by Bartòk, Berio, Bhagwati, Faure,
challenging the listeners expectations. The title references the Italian Globokar, Leung, Taylor, Schubert, and Schnyder
word for drawing or design, but carries the further meaning of
intellectual duality of making versus inventing, the “elevation of 2:00 PM
craft to fine art”. The work was premiered by the Swedish trombonist MIB 152
Jörgen Johansson on February 1, 1984 and later recorded by Christian
Lindberg (“Solitary Trombone” BIS CD-388 1988). Presenter Recital:
Elysian Trombone Consort,
Fanfare, Chorale and Rant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Mindeman A New Initiative: Five New Pieces
World Premiere
by Five Women Composers
Zsolt Szabo, Western Carolina University, Trombone
Formed in 2009, the Elysian Trombone Consort continues with its
Michael Schneider, Piano passion for new trombone chamber music. The consort has been
John Mindeman was my first Trombone Professor in the United invited to perform featured recitals around the United States and
States upon moving here in 2005 to pursue my Master’s degree at has performed at national and international conferences. Now in
Western Illinois University. I’m very honored that John composed a its tenth year, the Elysian Trombone Consort has premiered 24 new
piece for me to be premiered at this year’s International Trombone works for trombone quartet to date. The ensemble is honored to bring
Festival. The piece is titled “Fanfare, Chorale and Rant.” The this recital of recently premiered pieces today by five extraordinary
composer describes the piece in the following statement: The opening composers. The consort consists of university professors from Ohio
Fanfare section derives its melodic and harmonic framework from and Kentucky. Its members have performed with the Cincinnati
the first four notes of the trombone part, an energetic ascending Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops, San Diego Symphony,
arpeggio. The piano interjects block chords and running eighth Louisville Orchestra, and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, among
note patterns while the trombone continues variants of the fanfare many others. Timothy Anderson serves as Associate Professor of
figure. The middle section of the work, Chorale, contains new and Trombone at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of
contrasting harmonic and melodic material. It is meant as a moment Music. Dr. Chad Arnow is Assistant Professor of Trombone at the
of peace and reflection amidst the instability of the outer sections.The University of Dayton. Dr. Brett Shuster is Professor of Trombone
final section of the piece, Rant, shares some of the Fanfare’s harmonic at the University of Louisville. Founding member Dr. Nathan Siler
is Associate Professor of Trombone at Eastern Kentucky University.
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Timothy Anderson, Brett Shuster, and Nathan Siler, will demonstrate not only how the role of the trombone soloist has
Tenor Trombones evolved but also how various solo techniques have developed over
time. Including works from every major era, even new pieces from
Chad Arnow, Bass Trombone present day, each work will allow Brett to shine, each will display a
Trombone Quartet No. 1 . . . . . . . . . Julianna Horton Charnigo different style of music. At the end of the presentation, the audience
I. Fanfare will hopefully have a new-found, or a renewed, sense of not only solo
II. Lament trombone literature but also brass banding.
III. Fuguing Tune
Melodie et Caprice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Hespe
A dark place is not a dark place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sabrina Clarke
Fantastic Polka . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Pryor, arr. Keith Wilkinson
Monochrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Allison Ogden
The Eternal Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lieutenant Ray Allen
UnaMuse(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrie Leigh Page
Rhapsody pour Trombone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gordon Langford
I. Frida
Contrasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan Van der Roost
II. Dora
1. Sounds
III. Leonora
2. Caprice
Nocturne………………………………….Barbara York
3:30 PM
2:30 PM
Hahn Recital Hall
Hahn Recital Hall
Presenter Recital or Concert:
Presenter Recital:
Storybook Players, The Wild Called Maxx
Jaime Morales Matos, Trombone
The Wild Called Maxx is the story of Maxx, a young and progressive
Trombone Music by Latin American Composers woman, who is having trouble merging her creative identity with her
Gizelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jose U. Da Silva ( Duda) b. 1935) Brasil lifestyle. She leaves her traditional job in the suburbs and journeys
Fantasy for Trombone to the city. The unknown jungle of the metropolitan New York, full
and Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jose Mariano Morales Matos (b.1960) of monsters, is overwhelming to Maxx at first. Over time she finds
Puerto Rico ardent friends willing to help her find her creative voice.
Che Tango . . . . . . . . . . . Noelia Celeste Escalzo Robles (b.1979) Lori Baruth, Bass Clarinet
Argentina Russ Zokaites, Bass Trombone
US Premiere
Reed Smith, Violin
Trombonsillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolina Calvache, Colombia
La milonga de la muerte . . . . . . . .Noelia Celeste Escalzo Robles
Stephen Schumann, Cello
(b.1979) Argentina Ryan McGillicuddy, Bass
Tico -Tico arr. Bellini . . . . . . . . . Zequinha Abreu (1880-1935) Will Murphy, Piano
Brian Mason, Drums
3:00 PM Eliza Eaches, Singer
Sursa Performance Hall Conductor, DuWayne Dale
Presenter Concert: The Wild Called Maxx . . . . . Whitney George, Composer/Arr.;
The Central Ohio Brass Band, Sammy Lopez, Illus.; Russ Zokaites, Author
Jessica Sneeringer, Director, I: Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood
Solo Trombone and the Brass Band: II: I heard it Through the Grapevine
A Historical Overview with Brett Baker III: Boss Problems
The British Brass Band movement has always been a cultural IV: Feelin’ Good
stronghold in the UK and has lent itself to the propagation of new V: The Urban Jungle Grew
music. Over the last 25 years North America has experienced its VI: Hit the Road Jack
own brass band “explosion”. This new interest has caught fire and VII: Monday Morning Commute
continues to draw in more and younger musicians, all looking for VIII: Fever
new idols and heroes to emulate. For trombonists, Brett Baker is IX: In the Alley Way
THE source for all things brass band. Brett Baker has premiered X: On the Fire Escape
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

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3:30 PM Rettner Overture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethan Cypress (b. 1993)
MIB 152 Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2 . . . Giovanni Gabrieli (1554-1612),
Presenter Lecture: arr. H. Lloyd Leno
Canzona for Eight Trombones . . . . Walter Hartley (1927-2016)
Eric Wallace, Texas Center for Performing Arts Capriol Suite . . . . . Peter Warlock (1894-1930), arr. Brian Lynn
Health, Valsalva, Musical Stuttering, Dystonia...? I. Basse-Danse
Results from a survey of a performance disorder II. Pavane
Valsalva maneuver, musical stuttering, stutter tongue; these are all III. Pieds-En-L’Air
names for a performance disorder that impacts a brass musician’s IV. Bransles
ability to play their instrument, but is almost unknown by performing Tissington Variations . . . . . . . . . Raymond Premru (1934-1998)
arts medicine professionals and the medical literature. The available Firebird Suite . Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971), arr. Blair Bollinger
literature is scattered, largely anecdotal, and insufficient for I. Berceuse
understanding this disorder enough to develop effective treatments II. Finale
and preventions. This presentation will discuss the results from an Three Mediterranean Folk Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traditional,
epidemiological survey of 252 (n=252) brass musicians who have arr. Jack Courtright
experienced this disorder in their own playing. Topics included I. Village Song
will be: 1) the demographics of the musicians who experienced II. Song of the Bride
this disorder; 2) the characteristics of the disorder as reported by III. Misirlou (Beautiful Woman)
this survey’s respondents; 3) evidence for proposing this disorder be
classified as a unique form of task-specific focal dystonia, separate 4:30 PM
from embouchure or hand dystonia. There will also be a discussion of
different motor-learning theories, their applicability to this disorder,
Hahn Recital Hall
and plans for future research. This presentation is a follow-up to one Feature Concert:
given at the 2018 ITF. Video of last year’s presentation on the history Composers Workshop New Solos Recital
and literature of this disorder can be found online. A 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
4:00 PM
Michael Underwood who selected these composers for this year’s ITF
Sursa Performance Hall Composers Workshop!
Feature Concert: Sonata for Trombone and Piano . . . . . . . . . . . Skye van Duuren
William Cramer Choir, Mark Kellogg, Director Michael Underwood, Trombone; Justin Snyder, Piano
Named for the longtime trombone faculty member at Florida
State University, the William Cramer Choir serves as a reminder Speed Trap on Wide, Wide Dixie Highway . . . Jonathan Newmark
of the positive impact that artist-teachers have on their students, Joseph Murrell, Bass Trombone; Helen Lukan, Piano
institutions and greater communities. It also provides the The Scomorokhs for Trombone and
participants with an opportunity to make music together and enjoy Piano (the Tragicomic Scene) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malyi Dmytro
the fellowship of performers and teachers from across the country. Deb Scott, Tenor Trombone; Hanako Yamagat-Greenburg,
Tenor Trombones: Bass Trombones: Piano
Mark Babbitt Jeremy Marks Put Me to Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madeline A. Lee
Tom Brantley James Martin TBA Bass Trombone; Helen Lukan, Piano
Tim Conner Jared Rodin Brazilian Sonata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Kachulis
Nathaniel Dickey David Wilborn I. Choro Steps
Chris Dickinson II. In a Midnight Mood
Joseph Jefferson III. Pifa Parade
William Haugeberg, Alto and Tenor Trombones;
Gretchen McNamara Michael Schneider, Piano
Andrew Mitchell
David Begnoche
Isrea Butler
Tim Riordan
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5:00 PM Transgressions and Permutations . . . . . . . . . . Laurence Dresner
Sursa Performance Hall Andrew Glendening, Dave Dick, Michelle Flowers,
William Haugberg, Shelly Suminski, Dillon Downey, Tenor
Feature Concert: Trombones; Chase Gasko, Brian Brink, Bass Trombones
Youth ITF Workshop
Freddie Mendoza, Sean Reusch, Oscar Díaz, The Dastardly Master Asteroid Blaster . . . . . . . . . Adam Summy
Drew Leslie, Taylor Hughey, Karen Marston, Michael
and Timothy Riordan, Directors, Underwood, Deb Scott, Josiah Williams, Tenor Trombones;
with Chris Bill, Special Guest Clayton Yoshifuku, Micah Everett, Bass Trombones
Scott Routenberg, Piano
Z/28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Buehler
Nick Turner, Bass Paul Brewer, Ken Ebo, Micah Everett, Deb Scott, Derek
Cassius Goens III, Drums Molacek, Josiah Williams, Straight Bore Tenor Trombones;
ITF Youth Workshop is runs concurrent to the main Festival Dave Dick, Andrew Glendening, Michael Underwood William
schedule, and is a special program for students, ages 12-17. Working Haugberg, Karen Marston, Drew Leslie, Orchestral Bore Tenor
with renown teaching artists, these young musicians spend the week Trombones; Chase Gasko, Clayton Yoshifuku, Brian Brink,
rehearsing, attending exclusive master classes, learning about all Jason Sulliman, Bass Trombones
things trombone, and having a lot of fun. Check out this showcase
concert, to hear what these wonderful young trombonists and their 7:30 PM
teachers have accomplished this week!
Sursa Performance Hall
5:30 PM ITA Award:
Hahn Recital Hall Michael Mulcahy
Feature Concert: Northwestern University and
ITF Composers Workshop Chicago Symphony Orchestra
New Chamber Music Recital Ken Hanlon Award:
A program of new chamber music for trombone, chosen through Steve Wolfinbarger
an adjudicated application process, to be featured on this year’s Western Michigan University
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! Sursa Performance Hall
5 Movements for 4 Trombones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zachary Bell ITA Feature Concert:
Ohio Trombone Quartet: Lucas Borges, Joseph Brown, Tony Emory Remington
Weikel, Tenor Trombones; Lucas Kaspar, Bass Trombone Trombone Choir Competition Winners:
Spelunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Walters HMT Rostock Trombone Class, Jamie Williams
Ohio Trombone Quartet and Tomer Maschkowski, Directors
Quartet #2 in f# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Cloutier Florian Becher Elif Beren Karadeniz
Mark Babbitt, Jeremy Marks, Derek Molacek, Tenor Trombones; Adrian Castro Capuz Martì Pàmies Magrané
Jason Sulliman, Bass Trombone Marcel Puig Castells Thomas Mercat
Erdem Delibas Amit Rozentsweig
Hocket & Lock-It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan Brown Jan Donner Marick Vivion
Nicole Abissi, Joseph Frye, Michelle Flowers, Lou Setzer, Doug
Farwell, Randy Mitchell, Daniel A. Watt, Tenor Trombones;
Bass Trombone: Amanda Frisch

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 Saturday, July 13
8:30 PM
Sursa Performance Hall
Artist Concert:
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
Part One: The Rise to Light
Alto Trombones (Doubling on Tenor): Star Wars Main Title - Flag Parade
Jim Nova (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra) Anakin’s Theme
Nate Zgonc (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) Yoda’s Theme
The Emperor’s Theme
Tenor Trombones: The Duel of the Fates
JÖrgen van Rijen (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra) The Tusken Camp and Shmi’s Death
John Romero (Metropolitan Opera) Across the Stars
Brian Santero (New York City Ballet Orchestra)
Carol Jarvis (London Session Musician; Part Two: The Fall to Dark
President, ITF) Star Wars Main Title - Battle Over Coruscant
Peter Steiner (International Solo Artist) Anakin’s Dark Deeds
Battle of the Heroes
Yu Tamaki (International Soloist) The Immolation Scene
Bass Trombones: Padmé’s Funeral
George Curran (New York Philharmonic) The Imperial March
Star Wars Throne Room - Closing Titles
Jeff Dee (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)
Contrabass Trombone
Nick Schwartz (New York City Ballet Orchestra)

Timpani
Evan Moore
Percussion
Sam Thompson

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 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!

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 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
Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger • Former students teach at more than 20 universities in 13 states
Professor of Trombone
2019 ITA Ken Hanlon Award Recepient
Western Michigan University School of Music
2013 Michigan Professor of the Year • A comprehensive program with 600 music majors served by faculty who are leaders in their field
2009 ITA Award Winner
• A significant reduction in out-of-state undergraduate tuition makes a degree affordable

Dr. Chris Van Hof

2019 International Trombone Festival Host
WMU Graduate (BM ‘06)

School of Music
wmich.edu/trombone
 Create Your Own
Trombone Christmas
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.
E CHRISTMAS
for TROMBON Trombone Christmas is an all-volunteer organiza-
tion which facilitated eight concert events
throughout the world in December 2018.

Questions may be sent to info@trombonechristmas.org.

www.trombonechristmas.org
ITF Composers Workshop Schedule
COLOR KEY Friday, July 12
■ Exclusive Masterclasses for
9:00 -10:50am Teacher’s College, Room 112
Composers Workshop Participants
Masterclass with
■ Recomended Activities Lauren Bernofsky
11:00 – 11:50am Teacher’s College, Room 112
Masterclass: Extended
Wednesday, July 10 Techniques for Composers,
So Wrong It’s Right,
1:00 - 2:00pm Hahn Recital Hall David Taylor, Felix Del Tredici,
University Faculty Kalun Leung & David Whitwell
Showcase Recital 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch Break
4:00 – 5:00pm Hahn Recital Hall 3:00 – 4:00pm Hahn Recital Hall
Artist Recital: University Faculty Showcase
Trombones in the Recital
Renaissance 4:00 – 5:00pm Hahn Recital Hall
Incantare Recital: The Art of the Duo:
Dave Taylor &
Daniel Schnyder
Thursday, July 11 5:30-6:30pm Hahn Recital Hall
New Music Concert:
9:00 -10:50am Teacher’s College, Room 112 ITF Composers Workshop,
Masterclass with Thomas Zugger Faculty Showcase
Lauren Bernofsky,
11:00 -11:50am Teacher’s College, Room 112 Thomas Zugger, Frank Gulino,
Masterclass with & Arthur Gottschalk
Arthur Gottschalk

12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch Break

1:30 – 2:30pm MIB 152 Saturday, July 13

Panel Discussion:
Composition and the 9:00 -11:00am Teacher’s College, Room 112
State of Literature for the Masterclass with Frank Gulino
Modern Trombone 11:00 -11:50am Teacher’s College, Room 112
David Wilborn and composers Masterclass with
Thomas Zugger, Frank Gulino, Arthur Gottschalk
& Lauren Bernofsky 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch Break
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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 Composers Workshop 2019 Faculty
Lauren Bernofsky’s music has been performed across the United As a published composer and arranger, Dr. Thomas Zugger's works
States as well as internationally in major venues from Carnegie are regularly performed by artists nationally and internationally,
Hall to Grieg Hall in Bergen, Norway. Her works are published by and have been featured at the International Trombone Festival,
Theodore Presser, Alfred, Carl Fischer, Boosey & Hawkes, FJH, Hal International Trumpet Guild, and International Clarinet Association
Leonard, Grand Mesa, Balquhidder, and Fatrock Ink. She holds annual conventions. He has been a guest composer at many
degrees from the Hartt School, New England Conservatory, and Universities and at the MIdWest Trombone and Euphonium
Boston University, where she earned a doctorate in composition. Conference. He is a member of BMI. He is on the International
Her music can be heard on the Polarfonia, Emeritus, MSR Classics, Trombone Association’s ITA Press Board and the ITA literature
Blue Griffin, Summit, and Albany labels. review committee. His compositions are published through Brixton
She has taught at Boston University, the University of Maryland Publications, TAP Music, Warwick Music, the International
Baltimore County, The Peabody Institute, and Interlochen. She Trombone Association Press, and on his website.
conducts at regional festivals and serves as a clinician at schools, As a trombonist and euphonium player, Dr. Zugger has
festivals, and national conferences. 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
As a leading composer of contemporary brass music, Frank Gulino Orchestra, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra,
has had works commissioned, performed, and recorded by some and at the 18th Macau China International Music Festival. He has
of the world's foremost brass players, including international performed for national tours of numerous Broadway musicals and has
euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra backed many popular performers including the Moody Blues, Aretha
bass trombonist Gerry Pagano, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra bass Franklin, Barry Manilow and others.
trombonist Brian Hecht, National Symphony Orchestra principal Dr. Zugger holds degrees from the University of Michigan,
trombonist Craig Mulcahy, Boston Symphony Orchestra principal Michigan State University, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree
tubist Mike Roylance, and Christopher Dudley, solo trombonist in Trombone Performance from The Ohio State University. His
of the Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester in Bergen, Norway. Frank's primary teachers for trombone were Curtis Olson and Joe Duchi
works have been performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the and for composition Ed Sarath and Jan Radzinski.
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 Arthur Gottschalk attended the University of Michigan at Ann
United Kingdom, and Uruguay. Additionally, Frank's music has been Arbor, receiving a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Composition,
performed atdozens of colleges, universities, and conservatories, a Master of Arts degree in Music Composition and English
both domestically and abroad, and remains exceedingly popular Literature, and his Doctorate in Music Composition, studying
among performers and audiences alike. Frank is a member of the with William Bolcom, Ross Lee Finney, and Leslie Bassett. He is
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) currently a Professor at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music,
and is a four-time ASCAP Plus Award winner. where he served as Chair of the Department of Music Theory and
As a trombonist, Frank has appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Composition until 2009. He founded the university’s electronic and
Music Center at Strathmore, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center computer music laboratories, and was its Director until 2002.
(NJPAC), and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, home of the “Rapturous, argumentative, and prickly” (Gramophone
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He has also served on the faculties Magazine), and “fascinatingly strange” (BBC Music Magazine),
of both the DC Trombone Workshop and the Shepherd Trombone composer Arthur Gottschalk accepted an invitation as Visiting Artist
Workshop. Frank is an artist/clinician for the Edwards Instrument at the American Academy in Rome in 2016, and The Association of
Company and performs on Edwards trombones and Griego Rice Alumni honored him with its Meritorious Service Award, the
mouthpieces. 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
Tuesday, July 9 COLOR KEY
3:00 - 6:00pm Dorm Check-in ■ Full Youth Workshop Activities
6:00 - 7:00pm Dinner ■ Split Youth Workshop Activities
7:00 - 9:00pm Activity ■ Student Choice Activities
9:30pm In Dorms

Wednesday, July 10 Thursday, July 11

7:00 - 7:10am Meet outside dorms 7:00 - 7:10am Meet outside dorms
(On-campus participants) (On-campus participants)
7:20 - 8:20am Breakfast at The Atrium 7:20 - 8:20am Breakfast at The Atrium
8:15 - 8:20am Off-Campus participants 8:15 - 8:20am Off-Campus participants
drop-off at Emens Circle Drive drop-off at Emens Circle Drive
8:30 - 9:15am MU 117 Group Warm-Up (all) 8:30 - 9:15am MU 117 Group Warm-Up (all)
Chris Van Hof, warm up clinician Carol Jarvis, warm up clinician
9:30 - 11:15am Ensemble Rehearsal 9:30 - 10:45am Ensemble Rehearsal
Mendoza: MU 117 Mendoza: MU 117
Reusch: MU 123 Reusch: MU 123
Riordan: TC 120 Riordan: TC 120
Diaz: TC 121 Diaz: TC 121
11:15am - 12:15pm Lunch 11:00 - 11:50am Sursa Hall
12:30 - 1:30pm Sursa Hall Jorgen Van Rijen Masterclass
Opening Ceremony 12:00 - 12:50pm Lunch
1:45 - 2:30pm TC 120 1:00 - 1:50pm TC 120
Chris Bill clinic Ken Thompkins Clinic
2:30 - 2:50pm TC 120 (student choice)
mass ensemble rehearsal 1:00 - 1:50pm TC 121
3:00 - 3:50pm Ensemble Rehearsal Nick Finzer Clinic
(student choice)
Mendoza: MU 117
2:00 - 2:20pm TC 120
Reusch: MU 123 Mass Choir rehearsal
Riordan: TC 120 2:30 - 3:20pm Ensemble Rehearsal
Diaz: TC 121 Mendoza: MU 117
4:00 - 4:45pm Expo Hall or Hahn Hall Reusch: MU 123
Liza Malamut/Incantare
(student choice) Riordan: TC 120
5:00 - 6:00pm Sursa Hall Diaz: TC 121
Peter Steiner Recital 3:30 - 4:50pm Sursa Hall Hebron HS Trombone
6:15 - 7:15pm Dinner Choir and Yu Tamaki or Expo Hall
7:30 - 10:00pm Sursa Hall 5:00 - 5:50pm Sursa Hall George Curran
David Rejano & Jörgen van Rijen 6:00 - 7:15pm Dinner
10:30pm In Rooms 7:30 - 10:00pm Sursa Hall Concerto Night
11:00pm Lights Out 10:30pm In Rooms
11:00pm Lights Out

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 Friday, July 12 Saturday, July 13
7:00 - 7:10am Meet outside dorms 7:00 - 7:10am Meet outside dorms
(On-campus participants) (On-campus participants)
7:20 - 8:20am Breakfast at The Atrium 7:20 - 8:20am Breakfast at The Atrium
8:15 - 8:20am Off-Campus participants 8:15 - 8:20am Off-Campus participants
drop-off at Emens Circle Drive drop-off at Emens Circle Drive
8:30 - 9:15am MU 117 Group Warm-Up 8:30 - 9:15am TC 120 Group Warm-Up
Brad Palmer, warm up clinician Steve Wolfinbarger, warm up
9:30 - 10:20am MU 123 clinician
Jennifer Wharton clinic 9:30 - 9:50am TC 120 Mass Ensemble rehearsal
9:30 - 10:20am TC 121 10:00 - 10:50am Individual Ensemble rehearsals
Westerlies clinic Mendoza: MU 117
10:30 - 10:50am Sursa Hall Reusch: MU 123
Merit Trombone Choir
(Classical ensembles only, Riordan: TC 120
Riordan’s group) Diaz: TC 121
10:30 - 12:00 MU 123 11:00 - 11:50am TC 120 Ryan Keberle clinic
Mendoza ensemble only rehearses 11:00 - 11:50am TC 121 Blake Schlabach clinic
11:00 - 11:50am Sursa Hall 12:00 - 12:50pm Sursa Hall YW Dress Rehearsal
ISO Low Brass performance
1:00 - 2:00pm Lunch
(Classical ensembles only)
2:00pm Parents meet On Campus participants
12:00 - 12:50pm Lunch
at dorms for pack-up/check out.
1:00 - 1:50pm Hahn Recital Hall Parents/Guardians of Off Campus
The Westerlies participants meet at Emens Circle Drive.
2:00 - 3:20pm Classical Ensemble Rehearsals 4:30pm MI 152 (Band Room) Call time for
(no Mendoza rehearsal) participants
Reusch: MU 123 5:00 - 5:50pm Sursa Hall Youth Workshop
Riordan: TC 120 Concert
Diaz: TC 121 6:00pm MI 152 (Band Room) Meet with
2:00 - 3:20pm Jazz ensemble choice of parent/guardian if you are a
Hahn Hall ISO Clinic or Off-Campus or checked-out
MU 117 rehearsal observation On Campus Student & enjoy
the rest of ITF
3:30 - 4:50pm CHOICE: expo hall or MU 117
Star Wars open rehearsal 6:15pm - 7:15pm Dinner
observation (Remaining On Campus students
who are leaving Sunday morning)
5:00 - 5:50pm Sursa Hall
Bonegasm 7:30pm Closing concert, Jim Nova
“A Fall From Light to Dark”
6:00 - 6:20pm TC 120
Mass ensemble 10:30pm In Rooms

6:30 - 7:20pm Dinner 11:00pm Lights Out

7:30 - 10:00pm Sursa Hall

Jazz Night concerts Sunday, July 14
10:30pm In Rooms
8:00 - 8:10am Meet outside dorms (all)
11:00pm Lights Out
8:20 - 9:20am Breakfast at The Atrium
9:30am - 12:00pm Dorm Check-out

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 About the ITA
Solo and Ensemble Competitions

T
he ITAThe ITA Solo and Ensemble Competitions were to be selected by a panel of international artists
are today comprised of 14 categories with a truly and teachers who would screen the recordings; these
international pool of applicants and judges. finalists would then compete in a live final round
However, their beginnings can be traced back to a at the International Trombone Festival. The ITA
single scholarship given in 1971 by Henry Romersa, Standing Committee on Competitions was created to
founder of the International Trombone Workshop, for oversee the competitions, with the ITA Competitions
a deserving young trombonist to attend the first ITW Coordinator responsible for their implementation.
in Nashville, TN. The first named scholarship to attend Finally, in addition to free tuition to attend the ITF, the
the ITW was created a few years later in honor of Frank competitions now award prizes generously donated by
Smith, a trombonist in the US Airmen of Note whose sponsors, including many of the leading instrument
life was taken in a tragic car accident. This tradition of manufacturers.
named and funded scholarships continued with new
awards created over the years to honor Frank Rosolino, The impressive list of past scholarship and competition
Donald Yaxley, Robert Marsteller, Larry Wiehe, and winners includes many of today’s leading performers
Lewis Van Haney. Similarly, annual ensemble awards and teachers—Conrad Herwig, Michael Dease,
were also given and named after trombone legends Douglas Wright, John Romero, Blair Bollinger, Peter
Emory Remington and Kai Winding. Steiner, Achilles Liarmakopolis, and Nathan Zgonc,
just to name a few! In fact, many of these artists now
As interest in these scholarships and awards grew, the participate as judges for the competitions.
selection process was formalized, and a scholarship
committee was formed to select the winners based As you experience this ITF, I hope you will take time
on a recorded audition. By the 1980’s the scholarship to appreciate the incredible artistry of the young
program had grown popular enough that the winners performers participating in these competitions, for they
were featured on a special concert at the ITW, a represent the next generation of trombone performers
tradition that continues today in the annual “Winners and teachers. I also encourage you to support with your
Showcase.” patronage our prize sponsors, whose generous support
helps make these competitions possible.
In 2001, as participation continued to grow, the ITA
Board renamed each scholarship as a competition, —Donny Pinson
while still maintaining its namesake. Instead of a ITA Competitions Coordinator
winner being determined by a recording, three finalists

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 Advertiser Index
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 Michael Dease
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