July 8 - 12, 2026 - The 12^th Annual William Adam International Trumpet Festival will be held on the campus of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (USA). Dr. Ricky Spears will serve as host.  In addition to the usual offerings of master classes, performances, and complimentary private and group lessons, there will be seminars dedicated to problem solving, jazz improvisation, orchestra playing, and developing skills on the trumpet, plus classes for our younger colleagues and their teachers.  Additional details and a registration link is available at https://williamadamtrumpet.com/?page_id=47