Big 12 Trombone Conference

05/10/2026

May 1 - July 1, 2026 is the initial time frame for the submission of proposals for the 2027 Big 12 Trombone Conference, scheduled to take place January 15 - 17, 2027.

University Professors, Students who are ABD, and Music Professionals are welcome to submit clinic or performance proposals. High School Directors or Trombone Instructors are also welcome to submit performance proposals.

For clinics: Please submit a brief summary of your clinic, including, if available, any associated PowerPoint Files or created handouts.

For ensemble performances: Please submit any recent recordings of your ensemble, along with a rough draft of a proposed program.

Materials may be sent to conference host, Professor Decker, via email: [email protected]

Further updates, including announcements about the feature guest artists, may be found by visiting the Big 12 Trombone Conference Website:

01/21/2026

We are pleased to announce the results for the 2026 Big 12 Solo Competitions!

Big 12 Bass Trombone Solo Competition Finalists

First Prize: Agustin Jaime Martinez Jr DePaul University
Second Prize: Joshua Richardson University of Texas at El Paso
Third Prize: Jordan Tolleson Oklahoma State University


Big 12 Tenor Trombone Solo Competition Finalists
First Prize: Ross Ganske University of Texas at Austin
Second Prize: Davis Brewster University of Alabama
Third Prize: Spencer Owens University of Central Arkansas

Congratulations to all finalists for their great performances!

Texas Tech University

01/15/2026

A feature presentation entitled "A Look at a Military Career with the USAF Bands" by SrA. Sebastian Bell will take place during this year's Big 12 Trombone Conference.

The Big 12 Trombone Conference, featuring jazz and film sensation Andy Martin, will take place this weekend, January 16 - 18, 2026, at the TTU School of Music. SrA. Bell's presentation will take place on Sunday, January 18th at 9:30am.

Registration is now open! For additional information, please visit the conference website,

Texas Tech University

01/14/2026

Dr. Jonathan Allen's presentation, "Tension huh? What is it good for? Absolutely Nothing" will be featured at this year's Big 12 Trombone Conference.

The Big 12 Trombone Conference, featuring jazz and film sensation Andy Martin, will take place this weekend, January 16 - 18, 2026, at the TTU School of Music.

Registration is now open! For additional information, please visit the conference website,

Texas Tech University

01/11/2026

The Big 12 Tenor and Bass Trombone Solo Competitions, featuring some of the top university trombonists, will be the final event at this year's Big 12 Trombone Conference.

The Big 12 Trombone Conference, featuring jazz and film sensation Andy Martin, will take place January 16 - 18, 2026 at the TTU School of Music.

Registration is now open! For additional information, please visit the conference website,

Texas Tech University

01/10/2026

A feature performance by the Americas High School Trombone Choir will take place at this year's Big 12 Trombone Conference.

The Big 12 Trombone Conference, featuring jazz and film sensation Andy Martin, will take place January 16 - 18, 2026 at the TTU School of Music. The Americas High School Trombone Choir will perform on Friday, January 16th.

Registration is now open! For additional information, please visit the conference website,

Texas Tech University

01/09/2026

BAC Musical Instruments, https://www.coolisbac.com/ , will be one of the lead exhibitors at this year's Big 12 Trombone Conference.

The Big 12 Trombone Conference, featuring jazz and film sensation Andy Martin, will take place January 16 - 18, 2026 at the TTU School of Music.

Registration is open. For additional information, please visit www.big12tromboneconference.com

01/08/2026

A feature performance by the Arkansas State Trombone Choir will take place at this year's Big 12 Trombone Conference.

The Big 12 Trombone Conference, featuring jazz and film sensation Andy Martin, will take place January 16 - 18, 2026 at the TTU School of Music. "The Arkansas State Trombone Choir will perform on Saturday, January 17th.

Registration is now open! For additional information, please visit the conference website,

Texas Tech University

01/07/2026

”The Holistic Art of Music Learning" a presentation led by Frankie Harrison, will be one of the feature presentations at this year's Big 12 Trombone Conference.

The Big 12 Trombone Conference, featuring jazz and film sensation Andy Martin, will take place January 16 - 18, 2026 at the TTU School of Music. The Holistic Art of Music Learning" will take place on Friday, January 16th.

01/02/2026

"The Tai Chi Trombonist", a presentation led by Dr. Allan Kaplan, will be one of the feature presentations at this year's Big 12 Trombone Conference.

The Big 12 Trombone Conference, featuring jazz and film sensation Andy Martin, will take place January 16 - 18, 2026 at the TTU School of Music. "The Tai Chi Trombonist" will take place on Saturday, January 17th.

Registration is now open! For additional information, please visit the conference website,

Texas Tech University

01/02/2026

The West Texas A&M Trombone Choir and the Flatlands Low Brass will perform on the opening night performance of the 23rd Annual Big 12 Trombone Conference. The concert begins at 7:00pm on Friday, January 16th in Hemmle Recital Hall at the Texas Tech School of Music.

The Big 12 Trombone Conference, featuring jazz and film sensation Andy Martin, will take place January 16 - 18, 2026 at the TTU School of Music. Registration is now open! For additional information, please visit the conference website,

Texas Tech University