Youth Workshop

An Exclusive Experience for Young Trombonists:

Welcome to the Youth Workshop, a specially curated program designed for young trombonists aged 12-17. Our program is fully chaperoned and features a carefully crafted schedule to ensure an enriching and enjoyable educational experience.

Program Highlights:

  • Chaperoned Experience: Students will be under the care of dedicated counselors throughout the four-day festival.

  • Curated Schedule: A carefully planned itinerary to keep young trombonists engaged and immersed in the experience.

  • Ensemble Rehearsals: Participants will be placed in ensembles based on their ability levels, rehearsing throughout the week.

  • Final Concert: Join us on Saturday morning for a special concert featuring Youth Workshop ensembles and faculty. Parents are invited to attend this free performance.

Accommodation Options:

  • Dorm Stay: Students have the option to stay in the dorms (purchased separately) with the youth group and counselors.  Note: dorm availability is limited; please purchase early.  Dorm information and purchase options will be posted on the ITF website when available.  

  • Commute: Alternatively, students can commute to campus each day.

Camp schedule: A detailed schedule will be posted prior to the festival (sample schedule posted below). For travel planning purposes, out-of-town students staying in the dorms should plan to arrive on campus late afternoon/evening on the Tues prior to the Festival, and and will stay with the group until after the concert on Saturday. Commuters can optionally meet up with the group on Tuesday evening but should plan to arrive for the start of activities on the morning of Wednesday and to be on campus from 8am-9pm daily.

Partial attendance is not allowed - all Youth Workshop campers must attend the full schedule, Wed-Sat.

Contact Information:

For any questions or additional information about the Youth Workshop, please contact: Jeremiah Ward, Youth Workshop Director, at jeremiahgward89@gmail.com.

We look forward to providing young trombonists with a memorable and educational experience at our Youth Workshop!

Jeremiah Ward

Director of the ITF Youth Workshop

Example Youth Workshop Schedule

Participants in the Youth Workshop attend all events in the schedule as a chaperoned group. The exact schedule will be posted in February. What is listed below is an example only; times may change.

Tuesday

4:00 - 6:00pm: Check-in/registration/dorm assignments
6:00 - 7:20: Dinner
7:30 - 8:20: Group intros/mass ensemble reading session: FAW Recital Hall
8:30: Head to dorms for the night

Wednesday - Friday

7:00 - 7:50: Breakfast
8:30 - 9:20: Group Warmup
9:30 - 10:45: Youth WS Exclusive Clinic
11:00 - 11:30: ITF Opening Ceremony
11:30 - 12:20: Attend an ITF event
12:30 - 1:20: Lunch
1:30 - 2:20: Youth WS Exclusive Clinic
2:30 - 3:20: Attend an ITF event
3:30 - 4:20: Ensemble rehearsals
4:30 - 5:30: Attend an ITF event
5:30 - 6:50: Dinner
7:00 - 9:30: Attend ITF evening concerts

Saturday

7:00 - 7:50: Breakfast
8:30 - 9:20: Group Warmup
9:30 - 10:50: Ensemble rehearsals
11:00 - 11:50: Expo Hall final visit
12:00 - 12:50: Lunch
1:00 - 1:20: Ensembles gather back stage for performance
1:30 - 2:20 : YW Final Concert
2:30 - 3:00: Group photos: outdoors
3:00 - 3:50: Optional parent pick-up time/down time