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INTRODUCING THE TWIN VALVE Made you look. Twice. CONTENTS 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 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).

July 10–13, 2019 | Ball State University 3 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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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.

July 10–13, 2019 | Ball State University 5 ITF VENUES MAP

All performances in Sursa/MIB ATRIUM FOOD COURT Many lectures in Teachers College

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Dear Participants of the International Trombone Festival, University 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 enjoyRESTAURANTS this week’s workshops, competitions, and performances in our state-of-the-art ADDITIONAL facilities. STUDENTIt is an honor CENTER to host (FOOD this event COURT and I would likePARKING to thank Professor Chris Van Hof forAND all of STARBUCKS) 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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All performances in Sursa/MIB ATRIUM FOOD COURT Many lectures in Teachers College

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

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As the president of Ball State University, I welcome you to our vibrant campus for theUniversity 2019 International Trombone Festival. As the world’s largest annual trombone festival, this event provides an excellentRESTAURANTS opportunity for you to engage in trombone fellowship with friends old and new. ADDITIONAL I hope youSTUDENT are excited CENTER about the(FOOD diverse COURT line-up this four-dayPARKING festival has to offer: From world-classAND STARBUCKS) 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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All performances in Sursa/MIB ATRIUM FOOD COURT Many lectures in Teachers College

Expo Hall in Emens

Some rehearsals in Hargreaves

STUDEBAKER RESIDENCE HALL

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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

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July 10–13, 2019 | Ball State University 11 PROGRAM Wednesday, July 10

9:30 AM 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 Repertoire: Variations in F# minor by Léon Stekke (1907 - 1995), arr. Jim Nova 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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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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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, 3:00 PM Cornell University, SUNY Potsdam, and many more. Hahn Recital Hall Mirari has consistently been dedicated to commissioning and 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 A Celebration of Solo Trombone Repertoire master classes, clinics, and performances with students of all ages. 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 Matthew Vangjel, Trumpet for trombone choir, mixed chamber ensembles or solo works.This 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) to perform the national anthem at Ole Miss athletic events. The 14 International Trombone Festival Wednesday, July 10

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 4:00 PM well-known but are of high quality. 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 Pedro Carrero A Suite of Dances ...... Arr. Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) 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) July 10–13, 2019 | Ball State University 15 Wednesday, July 10

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 comfortable with interpreting both classical and jazz repertoire, and

16 International Trombone Festival Wednesday, July 10 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) World Premiere

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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) Hahn Recital Hall: Riley McGinn (University of California, Los Angeles; 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 Ben David Aronson, Adjunct Professor of For attendees who signed up to perform with a participant choir, 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 making connections to improve participation and reputation.

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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 Sursa Performance Hall Biophysical Chemistry, and the adaptation of real-time MRI use in 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 Hahn Recital Hall to diverse musical tastes through engaging and thought-provoking 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

20 International Trombone Festival Thursday, July 11 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 professional experience is as varied as Christian Jones (Royal Northern College of Music). ~ Kenyon Wilson 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 Presenter Lecture/Master Class: Dallas, Richardson, Columbus, Akron, Arkansas, and Duluth- 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) 22 International Trombone Festival Thursday, July 11

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 Sursa Performance Hall 2. Red 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 July 10–13, 2019 | Ball State University 23 Thursday, July 11

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) 24 International Trombone Festival Thursday, July 11

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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

Vanessa Fralick Gordon Wolfe Jörgen van Rijen Peter Steiner Kenneth Thomkins

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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 Hahn Recital Hall: goals and emphases during the student’s formative years, including 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; MIB 152: Jonas Bylund, teacher) 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 Hahn Recital Hall nuances of changing tone, articulation, cut-offs, and even give tips 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 MIB 152 throughout the clinic as well as participate in the presentation about 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 Timothy Riordan, Director First Trombone Quartet ...... Saskia Apon (1957) 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 Competition Final: approaches to music education, performance and collaboration. 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) Symphony Series, and the popular Bank of America Film Series. Caleb Shemwell (DePaul University; Mark Fisher and 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 MIB 152 Josiah Williams, Guest Tenor Trombone 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 Duke Ellington (1899-1974) from eight universities in Texas and Oklahoma, present premiere 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 July 10–13, 2019 | Ball State University 29 Friday, July 12

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 K. Blake Schlabach, Tenor Trombone phenomenon, depression, and self-esteem, and how a knowledge of 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

30 International Trombone Festival Friday, July 12 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 Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: 21st-Century by Bach, Telemann, Pezel, Gabrieli, or Susato, to name a few, but what are the sources of this music? Was any of it originally for the 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

July 10–13, 2019 | Ball State University 31 Friday, July 12 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 Instrumental Performance, Trombone, 2. for me, time moves both more slowly and more quickly University of Miami, 3. Radiant Spheres 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 of the trombone community, worldwide. and experience life has changed. In this piece, the solo trombonist

32 International Trombone Festival Friday, July 12 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 town of Athens: this change of mood is evident in the final movement.

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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 Alone accompaniment to hearing a group of trombone players. It is our 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 healthy through the rigor of practice and performance.

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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, Honoring Melba Liston and Bill Reichenbach who played trombone in the premiere. The piece has since been 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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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 Mark Kellogg, Freddie Mendoza at the University of North Texas, and has established himself as a 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 and Cassius Goens III, Drums Maria Schneider and Darcy James Argue. 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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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 Southeast Missouri State University, cimbasso. 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 38 International Trombone Festival Saturday, July 13

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) Dr. Paul Brewer, Director of Bands, I. Intrada 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 Lucas Kaspar, Bass Trombone attainment of interpretative and improvisational proficiency. 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 Sursa Performance Hall as a request from bass trombonist Lucas Kaspar, “Anacoluthon” 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 Antonio Musella-Gonzales July 10–13, 2019 | Ball State University 39 Saturday, July 13

The Bounds of Spring ...... Taylor Roland (b.1992) and motivic material, but is further characterized by mixed meter, JOLO Duo: syncopation, sudden changes of texture, and an angry, agitated feel. Louis Setzer, Marian University, Trombone, 1:30 PM Joseph Rebman, harp Sursa Performance Hall The JOLO Duo is pleased to perform an original solo work for 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. 40 International Trombone Festival Saturday, July 13

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 Hahn Recital Hall different motor-learning theories, their applicability to this disorder, 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 4:00 PM Workshop. A special thanks to Li Kuang, William Haugberg, and 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 Gretchen McNamara William Haugeberg, Alto and Tenor Trombones; Michael Schneider, Piano Andrew Mitchell David Begnoche Isrea Butler Tim Riordan Elizabeth Schafer

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5:00 PM Transgressions and Permutations . . . . .Laurence Dresner Sursa Performance Hall Andrew Glendening, Dave Dick, Michelle Flowers, Feature Concert: William Haugberg, Shelly Suminski, Dillon Downey, Tenor 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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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 Tenor Trombones: The Emperor’s Theme 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 Yu Tamaki (International Soloist) Battle of the Heroes The Immolation Scene Bass Trombones: Padmé’s Funeral George Curran (New York Philharmonic) The Imperial March Jeff Dee (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra) Star Wars Throne Room - Closing Titles Contrabass Trombone Nick Schwartz (New York City Ballet Orchestra)

Timpani Evan Moore Percussion Sam Thompson

44 International Trombone Festival 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!

July 10–13, 2019 | Ball State University 45 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. for TROMBONE CHRISTMAS Trombone Christmas is an all-volunteer organiza- tion which facilitated eight concert events throughout the world in December 2018.

Questions may be sent to [email protected]. 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

48 International Trombone Festival 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. July 10–13, 2019 | Ball State University 49 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

50 International Trombone Festival 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

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 THowever, 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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