January 17 - 19, 2025 are the dates for the 22nd Annual Big 12 Trombone Conference.
The 23rd Annual Big 12 Trombone Conferrence is
scheduled to take place January 16 - 18, 2026.
We are very pleaset to announce that the Feature Guest Artist is renowed jazz, film and commencial artist Andy Martin.
Proposals for clinic and performances
are being accepted. See the information below.
2025 conference information appears below
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.
2025 Conference Faculty and Guest Artists
Conference Host: Professor James T. Decker
Dr. Nicholas Kazmierczak
Dr. Pedro Martinez
Jeff Ramey
Kenny Ross
Check back for further updates
Competition Information
SOLO COMPETITIONS
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Big 12 Solo Competitions!
Big 12 Tenor Trombone Solo Competition: Jocelyn Edgar – Indiana University
Big 12 Bach Bass Trombone Solo Competition: Timmy Grabow – Manhattan School of Music
Congratulations to all the finalists, who performed a fantastic final round recital!
To pay the solo competition fee online, please use the Buy Now Button Below
2025 Preliminary Schedule
Conference itinerary subject to change
Friday, January 17
6:00pm:: Registration opens– Hemmle Recital Hall Lobby
7:00pm: Opening Night Performance - featuring the Angelo State University Trombone Choir and the Texas Tech Trombone Choir - TTU School of Music - Hemmle Recital Hall.
8:00pm: Clinic: Don Lucas - Choir Hall
8:30pm: Feature Performance: University of Colorado Graduate Trombone Quartet - Hemmle Recital Hall
Saturday, January 18
8:00am: Registration opens – Hemmle Recital Hall Lobby
8:30am: Warm-up Session - Dr. Aric Schneller - Band Hall
9:30am: Visit and Explore Exhibits
10:00am: Clinic/Presentation - Dr. Kevin Dugat - “Dr. Irvin Wagner and the 20th Century Rise of the Trombone’s International Status.” - Choir Hall
10:00am: Feature Performance - UTRGV Trombone Choir - Hemmle Recital Hall
11:00am: Master Class - Trombones de Costa Rica - Hemmle Recital
1:30pm: Feature Performance: TromboKordion Duo - Hemmle Recital Hall.
1:30pm: Clinic/Presentation - Panel Discussion: Dr. Steve Wilson, presider - “All About College Jobs-How to Navigate the Wide Array of Positions and Institutions” - Choir Hall
2:30pm:Visit and Explore Exhibits
3:00pm: Feature Performance - University of Memphis Trombone Choir - Hemmle Recital Hall
4:00pm:Visit and Explore Exhibits
4:30pm: Clinic/Demonstration - Dr. Nicholas Kazmierczak and Billy Sharp - "Traversing the Trail - Reinterpreting Raymond Premru’s Tissington Variations" - Choir Hall
4:30pm: Feature Performance - Flatland Low Brass - Hemmle Recital Hall
5:30pm: Big 12 Faculty Showcase – Hemmle Recital Hall
8:00pm Feature Guest Artist Recital: The Internationally Renowned "Trombones de Costa Rica" , with a special performance by the UTEP Chamber singers and trombone ensemble, featuring trombone students from UT Arlington and UTEP- 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 19
10:00am: Clinic/Presentation - Dr. Steve Wilson, presider - “College Mock Interviews” - Choir Hall
11:00am:Clinic: Kenny Ross - "An Uncommon Face Injury: Understanding, Preventing, and Overcoming Overuse" - Band 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 Peter Steiner'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
Trombones de Costa Rica 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
To register for the conference,
click here
TO PURCHASE CONCERT TICKETS,
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Sponsors
School of Music
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Address
18th and Boston Avenue Box 42033, Lubbock TX 79409-2033 -
Phone
806.742.2274 | Fax: 806.742.2294 -
Email
schoolofmusic@ttu.edu