2026 ITF Performing Artist Series

The Performing Artist Series (PAS) showcases outstanding trombonists from a wide range of professional backgrounds in shared recitals. Selected through a competitive, adjudicated application process, PAS performers represent a rich diversity of musical voices, artistic perspectives, and performance styles.

This series highlights newly composed works alongside deserving but underperformed repertoire, offering audiences the opportunity to discover fresh music performed by leading artists from around the world. Whether premiering new compositions or bringing renewed attention to hidden gems, the Performing Artist Series celebrates the breadth, creativity, and vitality cutting edge repertoire.

Special thanks to our selection committee!

Dr. Christopher Sharpe
Assistant Professor of Trombone, Murray State University

Dr. Timothy M. Owner
Assistant Professor of Trombone, the University of North Texas

Makbrass Trombone Quartet

Volcano Suite by Hector Munoz & Blazhen Nastevski

Michael DeSousa

Close Fight by Jacob TV

Bill Haugeberg

Ctrl+Alt+deFreak by
Zoe Cutler

Connexus Trombone Duo

Bill Haugeberg & Jason Hausback

Cosmic Chronicles for two trombones by Brian Sadler

Jaehan Kim

Three Calls for Unaccompanied Trombone by Bradley Edwards

Jonathan Allen

New work by Nicole Buetti

Timothy Howe

New Work for Trombone and Fixed Media by Cory Brodack

Dr Zoltán Kalmár

Solo nr. 2 by László Dubrovay

Jason Sulliman

Quiet Grief by Traci Mendel

Justin Isenhour

Loss by Catherine McMichael

Benjamin Jalensky

Drift, Anchor, Return by Eric Russell