Established in 2025, the Augustana Trombone Festival is a 2-day event hosted by the School of Music. This celebration of the trombone features masterclasses, rehearsals and performances. The festival allows local and regional high school and college student the opportunity to participate in clinics, ensemble work and coaching with a featured artist. The festival culminates with combined performances of the student choirs under the direction of the guest artist.
The inaugural Augustana Trombone Festival will take place on:
✨ Nov. 19-20, 2025 ✨
Featured Artist Joseph Alessi will present a recital on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. in Hamre Recital Hall — performing works by David, Pryor, Monti, Defaye, Dickson and Sparke. As part of the festivities, Alessi will also perform the Chick Corea Trombone Concerto with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (SDS) on Saturday, Nov. 22. This marks a return visit for Alessi, who has previously appeared with both the SDSO and previous trombone festivals at Augustana University.