Getting there.
Traveling to Salt Lake this summer?
The 2023 International Trombone Festival will take place on the campus of the University of Utah. Our host is Dr. Donn Schaefer, Professor, Trombone; Brass Area Head; Acting Jazz Area Head.
University of Utah music facilities are located at 1375 Presidents' Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (Map).
Information about parking options on the UU campus: https://map.utah.edu/?visitorparking=on
The TRAX train offers great transit options to and from the airport and other Salt Lake destinations. Scroll down for more information.
Festival Hotel
LITTLE AMERICA HOTEL
500 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Arriving by air? Book flights to Salt Lake City International Airport (Delta hub): SLC
Then hop the TRAX (Light Rail) to get to the hotel, campus, or many other locations around the city:
Green Line from Airport to Downtown and the Festival Hotel (Airport to Courthouse Stop).
Red Line to ITF or Dorms (Courthouse Stop to Stadium Stop for ITF or to Fort Douglas Stop for Dorms.)
Note that TRAX stops running at 11:30pm. Festival attendees staying in the dorms will need to take a cab or Uber back to the dorms if attending after-hours jam sessions downtown.
CURRENT TRAX FARES: $2.50 one way ($1.25 for seniors or youth)
Food options close to campus:
Walkable (from the Music Building)
Subway, 221 S 1300 E, 4 minute walk
The Pie Pizzeria - Take Out & Delivery, 273 S 1300 E, 6 minute walk
Rio Grande Cafe, 258 S 1300 E, 6 minute walk
B&D Burger, 222 S 1300 E, 4 minute walk
Publik Eds (Coffee Shop), South University Street, 4 minute walk
Indochine Vietnamese Bistro, 230 S 1300 E, 4 minute walk
You can also take TRAX to downtown Salt Lake City for many dining options.
DORMS: The ITF has contracted with the University of Utah for a limited number of dorm rooms. Attendees will stay in the Marriott Honors Dorms, which are apartment-like, with common areas and bedrooms. Dorms can be purchased through registration, on a first come-first served basis. Per university policies, dorms are charged by the bed, and the price is the same for both single and double occupancy. If you choose the dorm option, please be advised that you may be placed in a double occupancy room, with a roommate. The ITF will try to honor roommate requests, but cannot guarantee specific room assignments.
Dorms come equipped with two flat sheets, pillow w/case, blanket, one towel, and a small bar of soap. Plan to bring any other necessities.
DORM PRICES: $275.00 for adults; $350.00 for Youth
Price is for one person, in one bed, 5-nights, w/linens; Meal plan not included (Partial stays will not be pro-rated).
MEALS: Meals are not included in the dorm cost, but UU dining halls will be open. Refer to the map here, for more information.
Go here for more information about menus and hours for specific dining halls.
The closest campus dining hall to the music building is the Union Food Court, which is a 10-15 minute walk from the music building (uphill). The dining halls are buffet style; pay a flat rate at the door. Current rates: Breakfast $9.50; Brunch/lunch/dinner $13.00 (Note that this facility serves food from 10:30am-5:00pm only).
Travel between the dorms and festival events: Walk (23 minutes), or take the TRAX from Fort Douglas Station to the Stadium Station (4 minute ride), and walk 10 min to the music building. Trains run every 15 minutes. Map