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