The International Trombone Festival is an annual multi-day event featuring all things trombone. Artists, teachers, students, professionals, industry leaders, and hobbyists gather to celebrate and explore the many facets and styles of trombone playing, teaching, and craftsmanship.

The location of ITF moves around the world on an annual basis. Most festivals occur in the United States, but the ITF frequently occurs in other countries worldwide. 

Annual ITF programming includes diverse performers. Our featured Artists are invited to perform, and they represent the pinnacle of trombone artistry and teaching.

Presenters are chosen from a competitive pool of applicants, and they share full recitals, lectures, and clinics on various topics.

Student Ensembles also apply through a competitive process, and those chosen to perform share prelude concerts before Artist recitals.

The International Trombone Association solo and ensemble competition finals are held at the ITF each year.

Exhibitors populate our expansive exhibit hall with instruments, gadgets, sheet music, and much more.

The Youth Workshop runs alongside and in conjunction with the ITF to support the development of the next generation of trombone artists.

The Composers’ Workshop occurs during the ITF, with a small cohort of composers chosen from a very competitive pool of applicants. These composers work daily with our featured guests and have their music performed by ITF Presenters and Artists.