The 23rd Annual Big 12 Trombone Conferrence is
scheduled to take place January 16 - 18, 2026.
We are very pleased to announce that the Feature Guest Artist is renowed jazz, film and commencial artist Andy Martin.
Please check back for updates.
Call for Proposals
If you would like to submit a clinic proposal for the 2026 conference, or if your student or professional ensemble would like to perform at the conference, please email conference coordinator James T. Decker.
Please include the title and brief synopsis of a clinic. New performing groups may submit up to 10 minutes of music from a recent recording in either a video or audio format.
2026 Conference Faculty and Guest Artists
Conference Host: Professor James T. Decker
Frankie Harrison
Roger Kemp
Dr. Michael Martinez
Dr. Pedro Martinez
Dr. Rai Morales
Jeff Ramey
Dr. Mark Rheaume
Dasa Silhova
Alexander Theiss
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Competition Information
SOLO COMPETITIONS
We are pleased to announce the repertoire for the 2026 Big 12 Solo Competitions!
Big 12 Tenor Trombone Solo Competition:
Preliminary Round: Handel – Concerto in F Minor, Movements 1 and 2 (International)
Final Round - Dutilleux – Chorale, Cadence et Fugato (Leduc)
Tenor Trombone Competition Details and Application Procedure
Big 12 Bass Trombone Solo Competition:
Preliminary Round - Hindemith – “Three Easy Pieces” (Schott)
Final Round - Casterede – “Sonatine for Tuba and Piano” movements 2 and 3 (Leduc)
Bass Trombone Competition Details and Application Procedure
Preliminary submission deadline is Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Please check back for additional updates and information.
To pay the solo competition fee online, please use the Buy Now Button Below
2026 Preliminary Schedule
Conference itinerary subject to change
Friday, January 16
6:00pm:: Registration opens– Hemmle Recital Hall Lobby
7:00pm: Opening Night Performance - featuring the West Texas A&M University Trombone Choir, the Flatlands Low Brass and the Texas Tech Trombone Choir - TTU School of Music - Hemmle Recital Hall.
8:30pm: Feature Performance: Americas High School Trombone Choir- Hemmle Recital Hall
8:30pm: Clinic/Presentation - Frankie Harrison - ”The Holistic Art of Music Learning" - Choir Hall
Saturday, January 17
8:00am: Registration opens – Hemmle Recital Hall Lobby
8:30am: Warm-up Session The Revolving Routine - Roger Kemp - Band Hall
9:30am: Visit and Explore Exhibits
10:00am: Clinic/Presentation - Dr. Allan Kaplan and Dr. Rich Kahle - ”The Tai-Chi Trombonist" - Choir Hall
10:00am:Feature Performance - Arkansas State UniversityTrombone Choir - Hemmle Recital Hall
11:00am: Master Class - Andy Martin, with a special prelude performance by the Pebble Hills High School Trombone Quartet - Hemmle Recital Hall
1:30pm: Feature Performance: Border Bones, featuring new music by emerging composers from the United States and Mexico - Hemmle Recital Hall.
1:30pm Clinic/Presentation - Dr. Michael Martinez - Multiphonics: A brief history, pedagogical breakdown, and examples in musical performance - Choir Hall
2:30pm:Visit and Explore Exhibits
3:00pm: Feature Performance - University of Oklahoma Trombone Choir - Hemmle Recital Hall
3:00pm: Clinic - Dr. Jonathan Allen - Tension huh? What is it good for? Absolutely Nothing - Choir Hall
4:00pm:Visit and Explore Exhibits
4:30pm: Feature Performance - TAMUC Islander Trombone Choir - Hemmle Recital Hall
4:30pm: Clinic/Presentation - Dr. Spencer Hudson - Underbite “Underdogs”: A reflection on how malocclusions affect trombone playing - Choir Hall
5:30pm: Big 12 Faculty Showcase – Hemmle Recital Hall
7:30pm: Prelude Performance - The University of Denver Undergraduate Trombone Quartet - Hemmle Recital Hall
8:00pm Feature Guest Artist Recital: The Internationally Renowned Jazz Artist Andy Martin and the Texas Tech University Jazz Orchestra , with a special performance by the UTRGV Trombone Choir- Hemmle Recital Hall
10:00pm: Post Concert Gathering at the Overton Hotel, 2322 Mac Davis Lane Lubbock Texas 79401 Tel. 833-993-3837
Sunday, January 18
9:30am: Clinic - Richard Harris - “I Planted a Garden Because I Believe in Tomorrow” - Choir Hall
10:30am: Clinic/Performance - “So you think you want a career in Trombone???” - Heartland Trombone Quartet - Daniel Hinman, Alexander Theiss, Brent Mead, and Zach Davis - Band Hall
11:00am: Clinic - Dasa Silhova - ”Redefining Careers in Classical Music: Exploring the Portfolio Model"- Choir Hall
12:00pm: Big 12 Solo Competitions - Hemmle Recital Hall.
Lodging and Local Travel Information
CONFERENCE LOCATION
The Texas Tech University School of Music is located at the corner of 18th & Boston Avenue in Lubbock. The parking lot in front of the School of Music is free-to-park on Saturday and Sunday. If you arrive on Friday for Registration, you will need to pay the automatic parking kiosk in order to ensure that you do not receive a ticket. The kiosks do accept debit/credit cards. Friday parking regulations are in effect until 8:00p.m.
For an interactive campus map of Texas Tech University, please click here.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
If you are flying into Lubbock and are relying on ground transportation, the city features a bus system that has dedicated routes to Texas Tech University. For further information about the "CitiBus" schedules and fares, please visit their web site.
For your return trip, some hotels also offer a complimentary airport shuttle. Please refer to each hotel's web site for further details.
For additional details regarding lodging, local travel and other special items of interest, please click on the Visit Lubbock Link
OTHER RECOMMENDED LODGING TO CONSIDER
Woodrow House Bed & Breakfast
2629 19th Street
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 793-3330
La Quinta Inn & Suites — Lubbock Downtown Civic Center
601 Avenue Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 763-9441
Registration and Tickets
You do not need to purchase tickets for Andy Martin's feature performance if you have already registered for the entire conference. The General Admission ticket prices apply to all concerts other than the feature concert and to non-registered audience members only.
Conference Prices
FULL CONFERENCE ADMISSION - $40.00
FULL CONFERENCE ADMISSION - FACULTY PRESENTER - $20.00
FULL CONFERENCE ADMISSION - STUDENT PRESENTER - $15.00
Andy Martin Master Class Admission - $15.00
Feature Guest Artists' Performance - $15.00/Students and Seniors - $10.00
General Performance Admission - $10.00
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Full Registration - $15.00
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School of Music
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Address
2624 18th Street | Box 42033 | Lubbock, TX 79409-2033 -
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Email
schoolofmusic@ttu.edu