A consortium of 21 institutions commissioned Joseph T. Spaniola to compose PASSAGE: Sempre Avanti (Trombone Ensemble) to be presented at the 2018 International Trombone Festival in July. The University of Central Arkansas presented the world premiere at the conference. Members of the consortium will present premieres of the piece throughout the coming year. On Nov. 3 the Indiana University Trombone Choir will present the Indiana premiere, and on Nov. 4 the Columbus State University Trombone Ensemble will present the Georgia premiere.