Prairie Brass Band Festival 2007

The 2006 International Women’s Brass Conference will be held June 14 - 17, 2006 at Illinois State University in Normal, IL

2006 IWBC Conference web site

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ITF is delighted to return to the United Kingdom for the 35th International Trombone Festival. Based in the Heart of England, Birmingham has undergone a massive transformation in recent years including the building of the world famous Symphony Hall, home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. This year’s hosts are the Birmingham Conservatoire, and we are grateful to Professor George Caird (Principal) and David Purser (Head of Brass) for opening their wonderful facilities to us.

An international line up of world-class trombonists will be featured including Ian Bousfield and Ben van Dijk from the orchestral field, jazz artists Jiggs Whigham and Wycliffe Gordon as well some of the finest ensembles such as Bones Apart Trombone Quartet, the Brazilian Trombone Ensemble, the Black Dyke Mills Brass Band trombone section, the award winning BBC Radio Big Band, brass band champions Yorkshire Imps and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra themselves with a special performance of Gordons Jacob’s Trombone Concerto featuring their principal trombonist, Phil Harrison as soloist.

All delegates will be able to actively particpate throughout the festival, such as the massed education project in association with Birmingham Music Service where ITF participants will be able to join in and perform at Symphony Hall.

The ITF offers a once in a lifetime opportunity for trombonists of all ages and abilities to come together and enjoy ‘live’ the leading exponents of our instrument, shop at many of the best trombone retailers, but also socialise and play trombone with friends and colleagues from around the world. We hope to see you there - all welcome!

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